How to shovel snow the easiest & safest way! Aching back NO MORE

[@norimonroe2121]

Recently, heavy rain disasters have occurred in various places in Japan. It is difficult to remove mud after flooding but your videos are helping people in disaster areas in Japan. Thank you very much!

[@WoollyOne]

Always wanted to be taught how to shovel snow by Sylvester Stallone

[@blondwiththewind]

I think if you play his motivational "theme song" every time you shovel......you'll see a difference in your results!!! :D

[@brishnafayad3243]

WoollyOne Hahaha!

[@almighty3663]

whos that

[@misselmartinez4212]

Jajajajs silvestre

[@blondwiththewind]

@@almighty3663 ... Don't be lazy....go find out for yourself.

[@rsmranna]

I am literally sitting here icing my back after shoveling snow 7 inches deep for the past 90 minutes. This is genius, I feel like an idiot.

[@davehenderson6896]

You look like an idiot both ways.

[@fionafifi7029]

I got 2 ft to plow off the driveway ugh. Hope this video helps😩👌😌

[@jujubegold]

I imagine it does save the back but it transfers the work to the arm and shoulders. You’re lifting a lot of weight with that rope.

[@lkanavaros9576]

@@jujubegold If done correctly you should be using your biceps NOT your shoulders to lift. Curl with one bicep and push with opposite tricep and you'll maximize leverage. When done right you'll lift as much as your arms are able to handle.

[@bluetextonwhitebg]

"please notice my back." mr. steal-yo-girl over here.

[@davehenderson3739]

I can see this as a world wide movement to shovel like this, it's like a style of dance that just catches on.

[@albedo49]

I used a metal hose clamp to fasten a length of rope to the plastic handle of my shovel for a very tight connection - tied the other end to the handle - works great! Thank you for sharing, sir.

[@chrishenson4450]

Thank you for this simple, brilliant idea! My favorite film instructor from college - and good friend of mine - died of a heart attack last winter while shoveling his sidewalk. This happens more often than most people realize, so it's very important to be careful while shoveling snow. I'll be attaching a length of rope to each of my shovels this evening, thanks to you and in honor of my friend. Shovel with care, folks!

[@lkanavaros9576]

Sorry to hear about your friend. Glad to see that you got the idea that I was trying to convey here. WITHOUT SPENDING MONEY on SPECIAL SHOVELS, add some rope to the ones you already have, that's it.

[@247Matthew]

my condolences

[@robertdudley3398]

I guess when the MAN UPSTAIRS comes calling , you got to go..

[@MindaFraser]

Thanks for this video! I just sent it to my boyfriend who was recently stationed on an Icebreaker in Michigan upper peninsula. He is renting a small place there and just had his first experience with his truck being buried in snow!! We are used to tropical weather- so this is shocking! I love how you can just swing throw without twisting and bending all over the place.

[@lkanavaros9576]

+Minda Fraser ....Glad you found it useful. Remember everyone, DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY BUYING THOSE BENT SHOVELS OR THE LIKE. Save your money...Save your back....Save on Doctor's bills.

[@lisaloveon]

Patent pending? I no longer live where it snows, but this looks like a marvelous idea! Kudos for your sharing this bit of ingenuity. 👍🏻

[@fmbg666]

I’m starting to shovel the driveways and sidewalks for my neighbors and this seems very helpful thank you :) now I can get paid and not have my back hurting. Two in one !!

[@michaelmactavish1728]

thats why im glad planing getting a 17 or 20hp or 21hp husqvarna snowblower make life easy

[@lkanavaros9576]

@@michaelmactavish1728 I'll bet you that either of my two 5hp. Bob-Cat snowblowers from the 50's fling snow OR slush OR water further than your Husky. lol Thanks for watching.

[@dwaynewood1795]

Wow after all of these years of trying different types of shovels, I will definitely be using this tomorrow as we are expected to get a foot of snow in the Midwest. Thank you for share, big help.

[@lkanavaros9576]

Thanks for watching! Glad that you'll use it. Don't forget to share.

[@nicoelgreeko]

Thank you SO MUCH for this tutorial. I just came from shoveling out my business' parking lot and I feel GREAT from not having to bend so much! It only took me a couple of minutes to assemble and troubleshoot this "hack" for optimization. It's cheap. It's easy. It's amazing. Thanks again!

[@lkanavaros9576]

Glad to hear that it worked well for you. Thanks for watching !

[@diane4537]

My husband said you are very ingenious! I think so too!

[@thunderwingisaiah403]

I just came in from giving this a very extensive test. I thank-you and my back thanks you, as I have a lot of shoveling, here and varying heights of snowbanks to fling it up over (4-5ft. high) I may never shovel any other way. In fact I also clean horse paddocks and may give it a try with the manure fork, too. BRILLIANT. I'm sharing with my friends and family. Thanks again.

[@lkanavaros9576]

THANK YOU for watching, and also for TRYING it. I'm glad you found it useful, and yes it will work just as well on a pitchfork. Happy shoveling !

[@MrJayOkane]

I tried this and it works really well. Thank you

[@olenkaflowers8078]

It is work or video...

[@jamesl6049]

@@olenkaflowers8078 English please?

[@snewtron1]

Appreciate this, Sir! Currently psyching myself up to go shovel my Canadian driveway right now. Just finished my coffee, guess it's time to go.

[@renegade5091]

How did it go? Worth it?

[@lkanavaros9576]

Growing up in Canada I know all about the beautiful Canadian white stuff. Thanks for watching!

[@JosephDillman]

Thank you! I had other plans for the rope and shovel in my trunk, but it just started snowing here and as a tall man, I do suffer from back issues. 😁

[@BrandonCalebGuzman]

I love it! Simple, useful, practical, hilarious, and a joy to watch. Thanks Lou!

[@jeffreypotter4260]

Thank you for taking the time to post this simple video. I gave it a try today. It worked great. You've saved me from a lot of pain. Thanks so much.

[@lkanavaros9576]

Thank you for watching.... pass it on. ....saved your back & saved your money !

[@АнтонБеляев-е2ч]

Wow man, you helped me a lot. Best regards from Russia)

[@jpnyc158]

My husband says you should patent this idea! He thinks it might be good and work well. He has shoveled a lot of snow in his life. Thankyou and Take Care.

[@lkanavaros9576]

Thank you both for your kind sentiments.

[@jpnyc158]

Your Welcome. Take Care now.

[@chairmanm3ow]

USA#1 can you patent "tie rope to a thing"?

[@chairmanm3ow]

That's what I'm saying though. If I tie a rope to my shovel, is that copyright infringement?

[@raguellagrande7344]

Technically the invention is now open source unless the inventor decides to patent, but because it is a simple adaptation it would be troublesome to define what exactly in the invention is an innovating.( You cannot patent the intellectual property of redistributing weight, or the bent shovel wouldn't have so many knockoff versions competing.) it is more likely he have to patent a unique rope and spindle harness.

[@lindaosborne6266]

Thank You!!! Right handed with right rotator cuff tear, torn biceps tendon and severe spinal stenosis. This allows me to use the left arm to lift and take the stress off the back. The cost is another high point! Thanks for sharing this great idea!

[@kalobl.9565]

I found out today while shoveling why it’s bad to twist your back . They always taught us that in the warehouse

[@anu9637]

Thanks for sharing. This will definitely help me a great deal as I am 68 and live in Canada where it snows quite a bit. Best regards.

[@lkanavaros9576]

Thanks for watching. Back when I lived in Montreal we measured snow in inches not centimeters. Anything below 6 inches was a dusting. I recall a 28 inch snowfall with people on skis in the city; needless to say nobody was driving for quite awhile. Happy New Year.

[@anu9637]

@@lkanavaros9576 Thanks for the good wishes. I live in Toronto where it snows a little less than Montreal, but still a lot more than other places. I remember on a cold January morning in 1999, we got about 40 centimetres of snow and Mayor Mel Lastman called the army to help with the snow removal! I wish you had your video out then! May the New Year bring you and your family good health, peace, joy and happiness.

[@anu9637]

@ LKanavaros, Hello. I hope all's well at your end. I've been thinking of you with gratitude while using my shovel prepared according to your instructions. Toronto had a major snow storm on 17th Jan 2022 with Mother Nature dumping around 55 cms of snow. There is still a lot of snow to be cleared after 4 days. Thinking of you while clearing snow around my place. Thanks again and kind regards.

[@Danthenuggetman]

Thank you so much, sir. This needs to be put into a safety video. I just got some paracord for Christmas and I know exactly what I'm gonna use some of it for.

[@lkanavaros9576]

Thanks for watching. Just look around the stores and you'll witness folks being fleeced by advertisers, whose only goal is to pad their bank accounts, selling all kinds of half-baked shovels that don't work and/or are bad for you.

[@deanevangelista6359]

Thank you for posting this. I just shoveled using your rope mod, and it works well.

[@lkanavaros9576]

Thank you ! Glad that you used it and it worked well for you.

[@geriannroth449]

Thanks for caring & sharing we dont have snow in the Caribbean but i shall certainly try this method transferring the heap of garden soil into my wheelbarrow & into the garden

[@lkanavaros9576]

Thanks for watching !!!

[@Foldupfoil]

What's it called? "Knots on your shovel--NOT in your BACK"

[@lkanavaros9576]

Official name to follow! Share with your friends to see what they suggest!

[@ootmllk608]

Damn, thanks gramps. You sir just saved me years of pain. ❤

[@adamkeyes5406]

I really wish I had seen this before shoveling my driveway three times yesterday. My back is definitely sore today. I'll try this next time!

[@jamnkats]

i googled this after hurting my back shoveling my neighbor's this morning! :) at least I know for next time.

[@IanPSmart]

I’m about to rig up my own. Thank you sir great video

[@gandj19]

Wow thats pretty awesome. I just made one and with a couple tweaks it worked great even though all I had on had was a cheap cotton clothesline. Not only does it help reduce lower back pain but I feels like I can toss the snow a bit further.

[@CallMeBlue81]

Question for you... have you tried the plywood board method yet?

[@Krizsworld.disc_nature]

Thank you. this rope really work good. Saves my back and I don't have to take so many breaks.

[@roxanne9418]

Great idea ! I sent it on to a couuple of other people. I live in Eugene, and one of the people I sent it to lives in Sweet Home OR.

[@MartVale1]

Thanks for the tip! Definitely will try it tomorrow we have a winter storm advisory.

[@mollybreitmun5311]

Thanks for generously sharing your wisdom! I look forward to adding a rope to my shovel...the snow keeps dumping here. Boom!

[@johnbillson3767]

funny how i find this video after shoveling my driveway...

[@MyCoxAfloping]

me fucking too, the packing snow had a layer of slush at the bottom too

[@RussonFilms]

:i

[@RamzaBeoulves]

Been shoveling pretty much every day for the last 3 weeks, I'd say the odds to find this video after doing so are nowhere near low

[@o0o-jd-o0o95]

We are errrr I mean they are watching you

[@raguellagrande7344]

If you had your phone in your picket and were taking about shoveling snow, they know it and they aren't shy about it. A guest on joe rogans podcast said the words "Toyota tundra" twice. He knew little about the truck and it was just casual conversation. He later told joe that he was inundated with ads on every medium trying to sell it to him.

[@alaskamadness9405]

I live in Alaska and we have had some weird as hell weather recently, the snow has been melting and freezing then snowing, partially melting then freezing and we have finally gotten some good snow that isn't part ice, this seems like an amazing idea and I'll have to use it soon.

[@Emiliapocalypse]

Ha! Western mass! I live near the Boston area. Lucky the first video I clicked was practically a neighbor :)

[@TakeMeToTheWaters]

Thanks for sharing! My boyfriend has a broken back, I will be sure to show him this tip before our next snow 😁 Stay warm my friend

[@camouflagejumpsuit]

Nice of you to offer to shovel for him. Geez.

[@gillgetter3004]

Great Idea. Will use it at work also. So simple why didn’t the shovel folks think of this.

[@wereweed2070]

Big shovel gets paid by the chiropractors to send you to their offices fool.

[@AndrewDaniele87]

@@wereweed2070 big shovel lmao nice

[@SimplyGamache]

Thanks for the great tip! I still have parts of my driveway to do and will give this a shot. Thanks!

[@greekneek]

Lol, here I am, a fellow Greek from Western Mass on the first snow of the season, watching your video.. fate i think

[@lkanavaros9576]

Thanks for watching! Ζητω η Κρητη!

[@readysetsuccess]

Very clever idea! Thanks for sharing.

[@heatherthyne2307]

Two other tips for sore shovelers out there: 1) tie a knot in the rope just above the point where you're grabbing it, that will keep your hand from sliding up -- and you might want to tie a knot where you actually grab it to give yourself a better grip, in addition to the knot above where you'll grab the rope. 1a) You might get better control and grip by using webbing -- the material that dog leashes and tie-downs are made from -- but not the thick type material which will be harder to knot and tie onto your shovel. 2) spray your shovel liberally, front and back with WD40. Snow slides off. Another person below said to heat the shovel and apply wax, but no heat needed with WD40! And you can quickly reapply too. And -- if you're also using a snowblower/thrower (single or two stage, it matters not), spray the inside of the housing, all sides of the auger, and the inside of the exit chute, and if you have a two-stage, spray the impeller and the inside of the exit chute. This really keeps the snow from sticking -- especially that wet heavy snow that sticks!

[@lkanavaros9576]

Right. I actually do have a number of knots, even though they aren't clearly visible. A good set of gloves also improves the grip.

[@raguellagrande7344]

I use pam cooking spray. The wife can't complain about the wd40 smell lol works good too! Late several snowfalls

[@talaschanin]

I really needed to see this today ! what a genius idea! thank you very much, very useful,for MA snowstorms

[@lkanavaros9576]

Thank you for watching ! How about that, save your back, and save your money. No half-baked shovels.

[@ZhanCaitao]

Good idea. I recommended your video in my snow shoveling video.

[@curiouspilot]

Brilliant, now that's the wisdom of an elder man, thank you!

[@lkanavaros9576]

Thanks for watching !!

[@Ravenex2]

Wow thank you for this video!!! I have a sore back every time I shovel.....

[@assimo9841]

Appreciate this. Just moved into my own place and will have to shovel the walkway by myself for the first time ever. Glad I checked this vid out. All I have on hand is a guitar strap and shoelaces, but I think those will do the trick.

[@lkanavaros9576]

Exactly! You can use whatever you have on hand so long as it works for you. AND spend no money.

[@assimo9841]

@@lkanavaros9576 Can I ask, how do you get the rope to stay fixed in place to the bottom end of the shovel? I tried it yesterday, and it actually made a pretty big difference, but the string kept sliding up the shovel when I lifted. I'm getting some actual rope shipped to me for the next snowfall. Thanks again!

[@lkanavaros9576]

@@assimo9841 This is left up to you. You can use some tape, or a clamp, or a binding knot, or a small nail/screw,....you can do it. Just don't spend money on a half baked shovel with bends or extra handles. You can also use a belt etc. etc.

[@sultkam]

To help my back, as soon as I finish shoveling I just go and lie down on a snow bank for 1-2 mins. The cold of the snow really helps your back recover.

[@DazmoTube]

Some of the most genius ideas are the simplest. I'm gonna go tie ropes to a lot of shit in the garage.

[@DickmanComedy]

Will this work on my neck?

[@DazmoTube]

DickmanComedy if yer a spade!

[@geffrobodeen8823]

Snuffleboom 😂😂😂 that's funny

[@parmaleepalmer7813]

Thank you for sharing! about a week too late for me but I won't be in pain for next snow storm.

[@WS-gw5ms]

Good idea boss! Will be sure to try this in the Poconos. have you also tried waxing your metal shovels with hot wax? my pappy taught me that in the 80s. use a propane torche heat the shovel and glide a candle over the top to spread the wax. snow falls right off.

[@raguellagrande7344]

Here in Canada the secret ingredient is actually Pam coming spray! Cheap, easy, fast. Can't say that about many things nowadays!

[@NathanTDI]

Just leave your shovel out in the cold. Snow sticks to the shovel because the shovel is warm inside, then snow melts and freezes to it. If the shovel is never warm in the first place, snow doesn't melt to it and doesn't stick to it.

[@walterlongiii1633]

Thanks for the: " Back free technology".......still works in 2022.

[@dewdewism]

you have given me an idea for millions. if it works ill be in touch with you brother. and God bless.

[@auntshelllee7503]

Thank you for demonstrating all three. This is good stuff!! Save me some serious coin.

[@valueape888]

Excellent innovation! Thank you for sharing!

[@chinitoh9749]

He still likes the comments after 6 years what a good guy lol

[@billmestrandrea3767]

Thanks for sharing. I will give it a try this winter.

[@h.kasparovoltz4564]

this is great. Thank you, shared this with my father :)

[@HellasOle69]

Man is my uncle and a true legend!

[@MikeCarolus]

he really your uncle?

[@tonyfuri9693]

@@MikeCarolus no lol

[@clem-1917]

Great tip, I'm not even 30 but I'll be sure to try it out next time I need to shovel something.

[@BunderaKZT]

The most useful video in KZbin like ever. Thank you.

[@lkanavaros9576]

Thank YOU !! Please share with others who may benefit. Wait till you try shoveling snow from stairs going downwards while your back remains straight.....it really works ! I'm happy that you got the idea. It's all based on leverage, simple.

[@tacoboss8211]

Thank you so much Sir big snow storm in north east right now so gotta be ready you know

[@bizgo100]

pretty convenient and safe, thank you for the great tip.

[@gregrou]

On behalf of your cousin George Roumanis: "Louie, you put all inventors to shame with your simple and excellent idea."

[@Anonymous-ji4sb]

If you put car wax on the shovel, the snow slides off a lot easier and doesn’t get stuck on.

[@gr8dvd]

Brilliant! I bought a snow shovel 25 +/- years ago that is same as traditional (1st) one you showed but has a second pole & handle that’s attached and pivots near blade. It’s perfect for me but if handed to someone taller or shorter, the simple rope design would be better/more comfortable.

[@the5thmusketeer215]

Mbravo sou! 🇨🇾 What an excellent technique! I have several damaged discs, so I’ll be using this! 🤝

[@lkanavaros9576]

Thank you for watching !!

[@TheKruns]

Heavy snowfall. Will shovel tomorrow morning. Hope this rope thing helps. Thanks👍

[@AndrewDaniele87]

did it?

[@TheKruns]

@@AndrewDaniele87 little bit

[@AndrewDaniele87]

I was going to buy one of those shovels with an extra handle, glad I saw this!

[@MichaelHourihan]

Wes Anderson has a new rival. This is brilliant.

[@lkanavaros9576]

Mucho gracias senor!! How about that, NOTHING TO BUY, and no backache!!!

[@edstella]

Thanks for uploading this interesting little tip! We'll be sure to try this out soon. :)

[@skyscraper37]

Dude! You’re a friggin genius!!!

[@lkanavaros9576]

Thanks for watching, ....and pass it on.

[@PhilipKanavaros]

Excellent idea :) proud to see this!....keep up the inventions!!!

[@danbarnes3978]

Genius! Good idea I'll have to try it out 👍👍

[@lkanavaros9576]

It's all about leverage. LEVERAGE

[@justforthetv]

Lol your sense of humor humors me

[@jabulleta]

Give this guy Nobel Prize in shovel

[@lromeroyt]

greatly useful, simplest idea ever, thanks

[@music7studios]

Great idea, thanks a lot for making this video!

[@lkanavaros9576]

Thanks for watching . Please share.

[@UberOcelot]

You are a hero of men and gods!

[@chrisloyd7108]

Rocky getting his training done before the big match lol

[@lkanavaros9576]

CLOSING IN ON 2.5 MILLION VIEWS !!! THANK YOU ALL, FOR WATCHING !!! ...please subscribe if you haven't yet....more hacks to follow. THAAAANKS !!!

[@JayLand1973]

Genius

[@hollidaybridge2258]

Thank you for making this video! I look forward to trying this tip. Thanks for sharing your idea!

[@OmegaGamingNetwork]

This video appears in my feed hours after I finish shoveling a 100' driveway with a regular shovel because my blower is broken. It is like KZbin knows what I did and is now mocking me.

[@littleredguitars2]

this guy gets it.

[@jamnkats]

thanks so much for this! I figured there had to be a better way after shoveling this morning! :)

[@lkanavaros9576]

Thank you for watching, pass it on.

[@bharlesCabbage]

Didn't know Wes Anderson directed shoveling videos.

[@dionejohns761]

Thank you!

[@hamster101care4]

Genius! Thank you sir

[@edwardombac5521]

THANK YOU! God bless you.

[@edsweet2858]

This winter I have decided that I am going to shovel the snow all the way from my house to the Park and maybe more if I feel like it and the only reason I wanna do that is so I can bike to the park more easily because I like going their in winter because the weather is nice note that the park is like over 3/4 of a mile away from my house

[@logancottonwoodkinney9938]

Shout out to Western Mass and the snow storm we're about to get!

[@mcgreen73]

One GREAT and simple idea!

[@jmmondalausa6984]

How come you didn't continue vlogging, hope you are doing fine. Hope your back is much better. Take care and nice meeting you here

[@Wookie911]

I find this technique useful with rain.

[@TheChap1012]

Good ole' New England ingenuity . Big thumbs up big Guy. Mike from Massahole :-)

[@lkanavaros9576]

Thank you !!! ...................... "good ole' New England ingenuity"!

[@theguythedude]

Very helpful. Thanks.