Everyday Systems: shovelglove: message 155 of 649

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<t.k.blanc@a...> wrote:
> My sledge has a fiberglass handle and it's just fine. Wood might 
have a better feel, but I use the sledge for real world stuff, too, 
and fiberglass handles take abuse better.
> And I use a tire in my workout every day. It's a 16" truck tire (I 

> hope it's obvious: it's not mounted on a wheel). 
Sometimes I do shovelglove moves without the tire. Sometimes I beat 
> the crap out of it. Rebound is not so much of an issue once you 
> realize it does rebound a bit.

Kevin you are funny :)
Beating the hell out of a tire sounds great, without the wheel (lol)
that's funny!
No doubt, that modern handle is definitely stronger and less likely 
to split, but I won't be in the real world, I will be in my own 
little fantasy farm world in my bedroom :)
Peace and Demolition!
Deb