Protecting your back with easy shovel strap

[AtomRat]

I'm a tall bloke with a dodgy back as it is and I find it hard to dig longer than 3 or 4 days in a row as a disc will slip slightly or a nerve gets pinched.

In my own time I thought of a strap or hinged link to my shovel but it seems the idea has already been made, but it seems to work great! http://www.EZshovel.com is the official one but I'll just make my own.

The vids certainly prove its excellence in back saving movements

 

[AtomRat]

Hmmm...just in case someone thinks something, I'm not advertising thier website or product. Theres a few different versions of these shovel or tool straps / holders for a better back. Just merely suggesting there is a levering device to make shovelling much easier. If I keep shovelling the way I do every day ill be a cripple in 5 years

 

[Lilnugget]

My old man made a shovel with another handle welded on were your left hand would go it worked great very comfortable

 

[y4k]

Would end up with an arm like the one in the minelab meme using that thing lol but for sure the back is one thing that should be looked after any way possible, even the slightest help is a win in my book

 

[bundyjd]

Another option someone posted in an older shovel discussion (think it was Eric Olthwaite? )

http://www.ezimate.com.au/

I've got a couple, but haven't had a chance to try them yet.

 

[AtomRat]

Yeah that's another similar one.. I recon they are a big help indeed. Ill be packing my easy shovel strap instead of Voltarin gel!

 

[Billy]

Can vouch for the "ezimate".
Its incredible the difference they make and are well made to.
No affiliation but like quality useful things

Look after your back anyway you can I reckon.

Cheers,
Billy.

 

[AtomRat]

Its better than the ropes n pulley ideas I had at least...lol