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Arct1k · **Backpack leaf blower -** 01.13.2009, 10:26 AM

Can anyone recommend one that doesn't break the bank?

Just spent $500 on a vacuum cleaner for the wife!

And one of my v2 MMM just died

skellyo · 01.13.2009, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Arct1k

Just spent $500 on a vacuum cleaner for the wife!

I bet it sucks too, huh?

We actually spent about that on our vacuum much when we bought our Dyson 4 or so years ago.

pb4ugo · 01.14.2009, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by skellyo

I bet it sucks too, huh?

We actually spent about that on our vacuum much when we bought our Dyson 4 or so years ago.

This one will suck all day:

01.14.2009, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by skellyo

I bet it sucks too, huh?

We actually spent about that on our vacuum much when we bought our Dyson 4 or so years ago.

The wife gave me a Dyson for Xmas.....(besides some clothes). Talk about suck, lol!!

phildogg · 01.13.2009, 10:54 AM

depends on how much I have a husqvarna BT145. good backpack seems like I gave around 300.00 for it. Stihl are good,echo.

phil

_paralyzed_ · 01.13.2009, 11:22 AM

^+1. You know better than to skimp on tools. A reputable brand will have parts support. You'll own it for the rest of your life.

What the heck do women do to vacuums, that they always need new ones? They certainly aren't cleaning......

pb4ugo · 01.14.2009, 04:48 PM

I use a Stihl handheld virtually every day of my life. It's blow jobs have never let me down.

TDC57 · 01.14.2009, 08:15 PM

Did you get here a Kirby ??? I’ve got a 1952 model

and still the best thing in the house..

The wife hates it because it a little heavy, but MAN it BAD ASS...

and of course I polished it out..

P.S.
sorry it's a little dirty now

, but it looks great when it's clean..

magman · 01.14.2009, 08:51 PM

Ah, a topic that I can help with.

...Well, I work w/them often and it really depends on your application....I use Echo w/a 180 mph wind speed and a Shindawa w/ a 200mph wind speed. The Echo is good but the Shindawa is superior in performance and durability.

For residential use of all kinds, the Echo will do, be sure to get the model w/a 180mph wind speed. If you want the best, IMO, the Shindawa is superior.

Either one of these will work..Any other questios, let me know

http://www.echo-usa.com/product.asp?...ry=POWERBLOWER

http://www.shindaiwa.com/nam/en/prod...b500_eb501.php

jayjay283 · 09:00 PM

I have that kirby except its grey wheels, bag, bumper, the thing cost more tham my Gmaxx,UE Emaxx, but it has some serious jet engine and all the doo-dads (<~ last time you heard that) I can fill up all the pool acceossories in 5 minutes with the reverse blower on it. Rip off but worth it

btw sorry to post I dont know leaf blowers, they had some nice ones 4 stroke at home depot I wanted but figured id rather waste $400 on dinners out and just sweep and rake... ok I lie I make the kids do it LOLOL