Sounds about right size-wise. The problem is with my foot and that I can't push against it very well (the big toe doesn't bend anymore) so I end up either hurting the foot or compensating by changing my foot placement which ends up inflaming other parts of my leg. Trust me I'm fit enough (I road cycle 50-100km several times a week plus swim a couple of kms so no issues there) but it's just the actual movement required in pushing a mower up-hills that's the issue.
Bad foot and 1/2 an acre with slopes and plants
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Sounds about right size-wise. The problem is with my foot and that I can't push against it very well (the big toe doesn't bend anymore) so I end up either hurting the foot or compensating by changing my foot placement which ends up inflaming other parts of my leg. Trust me I'm fit enough (I road cycle 50-100km several times a week plus swim a couple of kms so no issues there) but it's just the actual movement required in pushing a mower up-hills that's the issue.
Just came across the petrol hover mowers (HUSQVARNA GX 560 - Lawnmowers), just wondering if anyone has any experience with these? If they require little effort to push and are maneuverable they could be an option?
reynoldston
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I have heard of them but never seen one. It sounds to me like a experiment. As for myself I don't like to spend my money on something that hasn't been proved that will work. run forest run
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That is a flymo. Popular in the UK. I have never tried one, but they are good on slopes since you can swipe it around. I don't think it is made to mow large portions of lawns.
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If you do get a self propelled mower, get one with rear wheel or all wheel drive. But stay away from Toro's Personal Pace - it is almost impossible to pull the mower backwards without damaging your lawn. As for power, my self propelled mower pulls me through my lawn and up the few hills that I have.