I like that this broom doesn't have a joint where the blade connects to the pole. I've had others with a loop (why? Dunno) and the loop ended, rendering the tool useless. It was easy to assemble and it's beautiful and durable. The foam brush or part of the blade works well and doesn't scratch the paintwork. Although you can't scrape the ice (use an ice scraper to do this), it removes snow quickly and easily. It is lightweight and can be easily disassembled for storage. My only complaint? The telescoping handle could have been a foot or two longer so I could brush all the snow off the SUV's roof from one side.