Update 12/3/15 - Snow has arrived and I have used the rake three times, and as expected, the telescoping handle is a vast improvement over snapping together separate pole sections. In just a minute I have the rake fully extended or collapsed -- no fussing with it in freezing temperatures. It feels lighter to handle, and, an unexpected benefit -- the section closest to the rake has added flexibility. Normally a reasonably unwieldy tool, this flexibility increases maneuverability, agility. I can now more precisely position the rake. So it is performing better than expected. . .
A portion of my roof that faces north has a small overhang that causes a big ice dam issue. If I rake the roof as snow accumulates I can mitigate the problem. Snow rakes like this one are designed to be used on 3-4 inches of accumulation so a big storm may require repeated trips outside to re-rake the roof.
The last snow roof rake I purchased had snap in pole segments. And, although it did a great job pulling the snow down, the assembly usually needed to be accomplished while standing outside in a raging snow storm with frozen fingers popping in the pole segments. This part of using the rake was what I dreaded most, but this new telescoping pole version completely eliminates that issue.
The attachment system with this version is also more stable. The old version I had used wing nuts to attach the supports to the polycarbonate (plastic) rake and before each use they needed to be checked to ensure they had not loosened -- because they often had. This was an important step because if not secure the head had too much give which could cause the plastic to crack.
So, along with the pole improvement this new version uses small screws that are tightened with an included Allen wrench to attach the braces to the plastic rake. This is a system which appears less likely to loosen and will help maintain structural integrity. Assembly consists of attaching three screws to two braces and one nut -- and all necessary hardware is included.
I bought this rake as soon as I saw it because this is the brand I've been using and have been pleased with, but I also know from experience that it is best to purchase before the first big snow storm or it may be out of stock. If I encounter problems after using the rake I will update the review. .
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This Item  Snow Joe RJ204M 21' Twist-n-Lock Telescoping Snow Shovel Roof Rake with 6" by 25" Poly Blade, 25 inches, Blue |  |  |  |  |  | |
| Price | — | -47% $29.99 Typical: $57.08 | -23% $55.99 List: $72.99 | $50.99 | $144.95 | $184.95 |
| Delivery | — | Get it May 22 - 28 | Get it May 24 - 28 | Get it May 22 - 24 | Get it as soon as Thursday, May 23 | Get it as soon as Thursday, May 23 |
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| Sold By | — | tuorren | GoplusUS | VEMIXO | SnowPeeler's manufacturer | SnowPeeler's manufacturer |
| material | Plastic | Aluminum | Aluminum | Plastic | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| size | 25 inches | 25" Blade x 21ft Max Length | — | 25" Blade x 21ft Max Length | — | — |
| grip type | Rubberized Grip | Ergonomic | — | Ergonomic | — | Ergonomic |
| foldable | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | — | ✗ | ✓ |
| style | 21-Inch Poly Blade | Aluminum Blade & Pole | — | Plastic Blade with Aluminum Pole | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| weight | 4.8 pounds | 7.19 pounds | — | 6.75 pounds | 9.3 pounds | 13.4 pounds |
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Nice product in some respects, needs work in others.
It worked well for the first 3 minutes then the support straps pulled out of the plastic blade. I need to mention that I was trying to remove 3" of powder type snow at the time of the failure. The roof rake was not treated roughly in any way. This product has an inherent flaw in the way the straps are hooked to the blade. My other roof rake has a better connection for the straps, but I absolutely hated the handle/pole assembly with the multiple poles. I love the telescoping extension type pole method and how smoothly it extends and locks. The 21' reach was also very handy.I just hate having to re-engineer something within literally 3 minutes of usage that I have paid almost $45.00 for. I realize that we live in a disposable society, but 3 minutes is just not acceptable in anyone's book. (Has anybody else noticed the severe decline in product quality?)After 30 minutes and about $5.00 (8 fender washers, 2 1/4" bolts, 2 lock washers and 4 nuts) worth of hardware and it was back up and working better than when I unpacked it. I would have preferred to use stainless steel fasteners and lock nuts but I didn't have any available so I made do with what I had on hand. I could have returned this as defective but I really needed to clear my roof as the light snow was melting and creating ice dams on the leading edge of the roof.Just a word to the wise. This manufacturer needs to rethink inserting a small brass insert in molded plastic to attach a stress point on an item that is intended to be used in the cold and snow.I have attached 3 pictures of the rake after the failure and 3 of it after I retrofitted it to actually work.
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We live in Minnesota and I have a 14 kVA solar array. It doesn't make any money covered with snow, so I bought this roof rake. It works perfectly. The rigid plastic blade pulls the snow off easily and doesn't scratch the panels. It adjusts easily, even with gloves on, so you can clean the top half, the come back and clear the lower section. I an sure it would work equally well on any roof. Very easy to use, as light as practical, and sturdy.
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