That is sitting on the shelf collecting dust. I tried their Durablade which is a trimmer head with three rotating plastic cutting blade and was not impressed. I bought their Beaver blade for cutting small saplings and was pleasantly surprised although it seemed to dull rather quickly. Eye protection is absolutely mandatory and be prepared to a shower after a day of trimming. Using the heaviest cutting cords they offer it is amazing what these trimmer/mowers can go through. A neighbor of mine has the Swisher model and he complains that the trimmer head will get wound up with quackgrass or other types long stem weeds. What I like over some other products is the trimmer head almost never plugs. I think it is the best walk behind trimmer/mower on the market but also the most expensive. It has the Kawasaki OHV engine which has been completely trouble free although they no longer offer that engine. I have a DR Trimmer Mower that I have had for over ten years. Had come to terms with spending $350, but am ready to spend a little more if I can find a 'good/great' product (?) Any recommendations? (Live in Central Virginia, property is level to rolling terrain down to pond embankment.) Not many reviews on DR Power's website on the NEW products (but how reliable are those anyway?) so need some guidance. Googled DR Power reviews and found some old reviews/forums on this site but years old, nothing new. Came home and checked the DR Power website and 5 models, manual and electric, ranging from $350 - $1150. Poulon, Ariens, Swisher.) Went to local Ace (they service my other equipment) ready to buy and salesman suggested a DR Power Trimer/Mower. Checked Amazon (always read Consumer Reviews before buying anything on-line and other) and was ready to buy a Husqvarna (vs. Checked Consumer Reports on-line (monthly subscription) but no category for the walk behind trimmer called CR and confirmed that no walk- behind-trimmer category available. Started my research a few weeks ago and found even more manufacturers/models of this type of trimmer. Have tried many hand held trimmers over the years and am still searching for a better way, and less painful on hands, wrists, arms (65 yrs old, but still going kinda strong.) last year saw the Husqvarna Walk Behind Trimmer in the Ace Hardware catalog, but wasn't ready to spend $350 plus. Other than being 'always behind' with outdoor chores, now am beyond the 'overwhelmed' phase. Reaching everyone from the construction industry professional and tradesman to the serious DIYer, Pro Tool Reviews helps tool consumers shop better, work smarter, and stay aware of what tools and products can help put them at the top of their game.Want to find a better way to trim under fence lines, around beds and trees (planted 250 white pines.220 growing well) plus around a 3.5 acre pond. Pro Tool Reviews critically reviews hundreds of hand tools, power tools, and accessories each year to help inform users about the best and newest products in the industry. He also heads up the Pro Tool Innovation Awards, an annual awards program honoring innovative tools and accessories across the trades.Ĭrediting God and his excellent staff for the success of what is now the largest power tool review publication in the industry, Clint DeBoer hopes to see continued growth for the company as it rapidly expands its reach. In 2008, Clint founded Pro Tool Reviews followed by the landscape and outdoor power equipment-focused OPE Reviews in 2017. publishing company in 1996, he went on to help start or grow several successful online publications, including Audioholics (as Editor-in-Chief for 12 years), Audiogurus, and AV Gadgets. He also carries several THX certifications (Technician I and II, THX Video), and is ISF Level II Certified.Īfter founding the CD Media, Inc. Working for such clients as Universal Pictures, Hollywood Pictures, Paramount Home Entertainment, NASA, Universal Studios, Planet Hollywood, SEGA, NASCAR, and others, Clint DeBoer dealt extensively with client management as well as film & video editing, color correction, and digital video & MPEG compression. Years later, he moved into the expanding area of video editing, where he served as the company’s senior AVID video editor for three years. Working on a myriad of feature films, Clint honed his skills as a dialogue editor, foley editor, and sound designer. After graduating at the top of his class with an Associates Degree in Recording Engineering, he began working for the famed Soundelux studios in 1994, one of the largest post-production companies specializing in audio for feature films & television. Clint’s career has covered nearly the entire realm of audio and video production.
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