[richyrich7]

Funny isn't it, I tried a long hasndled spade but couldn't getused to it at all, good for digging deep holes though, justall went wrong when I tried to double dig evenly, I felt like a convict digging holes in the desert in America.

   to double dig I use the long handle to dig and clear the trench, then a fork to turn over the subsoil.

[peapod]

Im liking the long handle richy...to look at anyway
But as a 5'4" girly, would it be a bad idea for me?
Im not too keen on normal spades, the 'lady'ones are too small and the normal ones too big
Im meaning height wise by the way
Paula

[richyrich7]

Im liking the long handle richy...to look at anyway
But as a 5'4" girly, would it be a bad idea for me?
Im not too keen on normal spades, the 'lady'ones are too small and the normal ones too big
Im meaning height wise by the way
Paula

More handle height gives you more leverage, I've just looked at the link again I think their long handled spade is shorter than mine  :shock:
I can't see that your height would be a problem Paula, if you where nearer you could have had a go with mine ... still got the winter digging to do    

[min200]

Ive got a long handle american spade and I cannot get on with it at all!!

[garddwr]

where is the best place to buy them ?

[richyrich7]

Mine came from B&Q some years back about £30 or so I think

[Baz]

I'm also a fan of the long handled spade/shovel, its not only the US where they are used, but most of the world!

Bought my last one at "Focus" about 3 years ago, about 16 quid, see their near 20 now tho

[buba]

ok, i ve changed me mind im going for a long handled shovel by bulldog.
Used me dads old trustworthy spade of about 40 years today here is the result below.

God my back hurts!!!  and bieng tall too took its toll :cry:



 

[richyrich7]

Certainty easier on the back buba, mine must be about 5' in length it comes past me chin an I'm 5'8"

[shaun]

mine must be about 5" in length it comes past me chin an I'm 5'8"

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[richyrich7]

mine must be about 5" in length it comes past me chin an I'm 5'8"

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Oh poo just seen what I put      

[Bombers]

mine must be about 5" in length it comes past me chin an I'm 5'8"

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Oh poo just seen what I put      

         Check before you type!! :oops:  :oops:

[peapod]

More handle height gives you more leverage, I've just looked at the link again I think their long handled spade is shorter than mine  :shock:
I can't see that your height would be a problem Paula, if you where nearer you could have had a go with mine ... still got the winter digging to do    

Or you can come to mine and give me a demo? (bout a day should do it)  

Paula

[richyrich7]

More handle height gives you more leverage, I've just looked at the link again I think their long handled spade is shorter than mine  :shock:
I can't see that your height would be a problem Paula, if you where nearer you could have had a go with mine ... still got the winter digging to do    

Or you can come to mine and give me a demo? (bout a day should do it)  

Paula

   your as bad as me  

[wistow-wizard]

I found this site that has a good range from cheap to high tech.
The spade from S&J with the tread in the middle looks good to avoid back ache, seems to make sense the centre tread idea.
I have an S&J neverbend fork and spade and it is great, stong and reliable.

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