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Loopie
10-25-2003, 12:07 AM
Scroll down a little...pick a media format...watch the video clip.
It works!
No matter what...digging IS work...but I put it to the test and my lower back isn't screaming like it usually does after digging:cool:
http://www.taunton.com/finegardening/pages/gvt009.asp

P.S.....don't worry about choosing the proper angled shovel thing(unless you have a bunch to choose from)...just make sure you extend your arms out:)



Niggz
10-25-2003, 09:52 AM
link no worky
twofortythree
10-25-2003, 10:29 AM
Originally posted by Niggz
link no worky

oooooooooo it worky
Niggz
10-25-2003, 03:18 PM
ohhh now worky



That's just making shovelling way too complicated. Looks like a lot of work to crouch all the way down for every scoop, but I'll try it anyways.
twofortythree
10-25-2003, 06:04 PM
i went for it today and his teniche is garbage...wow..seemed liek more work to do wut he was doin...i think its just for older ppl and his way would take alot longer too..imo
LOBOTIDULATOR
10-25-2003, 06:47 PM
who needs techniche, dig yourself a good ole hole
twofortythree
10-25-2003, 06:50 PM
Originally posted by LOBOTIDULATOR
who needs techniche, dig yourself a good ole hole

CLLAAAAAAY!
Loopie
10-25-2003, 08:33 PM
For the lifting part...ya, I don't go to a full squat either:lol:....but as long as you remain "conscious" of not using solely your lower back to lift all the time....just give a quick little squat or bend at the knees as you lift...it WILL make a difference in the long run.

Holding the handle out in front of you at arms reach so the shovel goes straighter down is DEFINITELY more effective than placing the shovel out on the ground in front of you and pushing it in on an angle.....doing this properly also sets you up better for the lift:)
Loopie
10-25-2003, 08:40 PM
I should know btw.....I'm currently digging 8ft deep holes, 8ft long and 2ft wide...by hand:|
Unfortunately it's not biking related digging:(.....damn BC Hydro....we're not allowed to use machinery to dig for the new poles and anchors:mad:
As a bonus....I now know exactly how long it would take me to dig my enemies grave, should I ever need one. Don't mess with the Loopster!!! I'll bury ya!
:lol:
Niggz
10-26-2003, 10:06 PM
sounds kinda liek my summer job. takes me about 2 hours to go 4ft x 6ft x 7ft deep
ReCkLeSs RiDeR
10-28-2003, 05:10 PM
what do you do nigel?