Originally Posted by
HandsomeRyan
I did a little test ride tonight in my yard- between the shovel and the camera tripod I'm bringing to help me get some pictures, it is HEAVY! I looked up plastic shovels and it does not look like i can justify buying one right now but anyone who wants to use a setup like this on a regular basis would be well advised to look at plastic and fiberglass tools.
There are also aluminum shovels available. However I have to say that in my mind, for what you want to use it for, what you have come up with is close to perfect.