I have a reel mower but I guess my yard is just too big (and slightly sloped) to make it useful. I don't have a huge yeard at all, but it took me twice as long to cut the lawn. It's been sitting in the garage for the last 2 years. One of my in-laws was going to pick it up once (for free), but never got around to doing it. They ended up buying one instead. Talk about a waste.