It’s worth ten bucks to see if this helps me. I’m an oldie with arthritis, & I have all manner of tools that make life a little easier. Thank goodness for reaching tools, bottle & jar openers, etc. I don’t rake leaves or shovel snow (living in an apartment keep things like that easy), but I can see a couple other chores that might be easier with this handle. If not, it’s just ten bucks. Win-win.
Am I the only 50+ person here? I don’t need this. I already hire young people that don’t need this to do the kind of work that might require these. Meh!
@awk Same thought! What I want to know is how many cascaded BackEZs does it take until the work gets done by itself. That’s exactly how many I want to buy.
Got a pair of green handles. My kids fight over who gets to use anything green, so maybe this will make them help shovel snow and rake leaves.
/giphy virtuous-colorful-pastime
This may be the Least Meh thing I’ve ever purchased from Meh.com!! I was skeptical (as I normally am) but figured I’d give 'em a try since I’d seen them at a local home show where the price was $19.99 for one. Totally shocked how well this simple addition changed the use of a simple tool like my shovel. Proper posture is important in any job (I work with ergonomics as part of my job) but just didn’t realize how anti-ergonomic using a shovel actually is. I’m going to purchase more of these, and put the word out throughout our company to do the same! Anyone know where I/we could buy in bulk?
PS: Here’s mine at work…First snow since receiving…
@djslack I did find them on Amazon.com for $9.49 w/ free Prime shipping. Still nearly 2X what the Meh price was, but I’m definitely ordering more of them. Click here for BackEZ Link
No interest in the current Meh offering, but had to get more of the Mrs. Calls Dark Chocolate covered Sea Salt caramels on morningsave. They’re yummy, though just a bit too big to eat in one bite, (yes I said that) but not practical to chew either, but did I mention they’re yummy?
I wrote that mediocre review simply because I got a very timely order number and just had to see what image came up:
Hopefully this is perfect for the elderly parents who want nothing for Christmas (which may still happen depending on how fast Meh ships).
/giphy chilly-delicious-gala
My husband is tall & the stroller handle is too low for him. We were unable to find a stroller with a long handle or any devices which extend the handles. Hopefully we can attach these to the handle & make it more comfortable for him to push the babe around.
I purchased one of these off of Amazon a year or two ago and really like it. Since I only have the one, I switch it between my rake and snow shovel as needed. Works great!
I can’t handle this…
It’s worth ten bucks to see if this helps me. I’m an oldie with arthritis, & I have all manner of tools that make life a little easier. Thank goodness for reaching tools, bottle & jar openers, etc. I don’t rake leaves or shovel snow (living in an apartment keep things like that easy), but I can see a couple other chores that might be easier with this handle. If not, it’s just ten bucks. Win-win.
The x-ray pics sold me on it!
@tartanknickers Sciencey!
@tartanknickers @therealjrn Dude has some serious lung issues.
@cinoclav - Must be a coal miner? Interesting choice of tools in that case.
At first, I thought you were selling a vacuum cleaner.
@ElieC Me too!
Am I the only 50+ person here? I don’t need this. I already hire young people that don’t need this to do the kind of work that might require these. Meh!
@shortman yeah…in what world does anyone in the Meh forums have a dad that’s younger than 70?!
@shortman Poor 50+ person here. festooned-jovial-fezziwig
@shortman @squishybrain @UncleVinny I’m getting a pair to put onto my walker.
@shortman @UncleVinny What, you still have a dad???
@shortman look at Mr. Moneybags over here!
@shortman @UncleVinny my dad is only mid 60s
@CaptAmehrican Bah! Yer just a pup.
My snow shovel has a handle kind of like this. I find it helpful, if this works as well as the integrated one.
You can read about it over at Wirecutter’s snow shovel article: https://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-snow-shovels/
I’m biased, but I do own and use one of these, because of that Wirecutter recommendation.
@dave I just kind of assumed you lived in Carollton, Dave, get much snow there?
It works.
@CosmicTwister but it comes with it
@CosmicTwister @unksol Wooooosh
@CosmicTwister Yeah. I thought of the handle on my string trimmer when I saw these. They definitely help on that type of tool.
Pretty sure this is as meh as it gets.
@RogerWilco is that a dare? Please don’t encourage Meh.
Yo dawg, I heard u like handles, so we put a handle on yo handle!
/image yo dawg
Which raises an important question: can you put a BackEZ on a BackEZ? How far can you stack them?
@awk Same thought! What I want to know is how many cascaded BackEZs does it take until the work gets done by itself. That’s exactly how many I want to buy.
@awk 17. Then it’s turtles the rest of the way down.
My initial reaction on seeing this was “gimmick, probably useless”, but the reviews on Amazon are surprisingly positive.
So I need 2 handles for my tool? I only got 1 tool!
@Kyser_Soze Some tools are bigger and more unwieldy than others.
Get a grip, meh.
My snow shoveler left town and I’m next in line. Ten bucks for potentially less back pain? Worth a shot.
/giphy venerable-affable-workshop
Totally seems like those “As Seen on TV” product that never works as seen on TV. MEH
Hur Hur I’m a handle for your Handel. Classical.
Got a pair of green handles. My kids fight over who gets to use anything green, so maybe this will make them help shovel snow and rake leaves.
/giphy virtuous-colorful-pastime
sweet a handle to add to my 3D printer for better transport.
@rileyper Can’t you just print yourself one?
yep… exactly why I didn’t order one.
Broke my 70+ days of nothing ordered for these meh-riffic gifts. Woot woot. Oops wrong site…
/giphy reunited-excellent-fragrance
@FirstLast87 - I was not aware of Bill and Ted’s excellent fragrance. Sounds heinous.
This may be the Least Meh thing I’ve ever purchased from Meh.com!! I was skeptical (as I normally am) but figured I’d give 'em a try since I’d seen them at a local home show where the price was $19.99 for one. Totally shocked how well this simple addition changed the use of a simple tool like my shovel. Proper posture is important in any job (I work with ergonomics as part of my job) but just didn’t realize how anti-ergonomic using a shovel actually is. I’m going to purchase more of these, and put the word out throughout our company to do the same! Anyone know where I/we could buy in bulk?
PS: Here’s mine at work…First snow since receiving…
@tohar1 well… I waffled on these and didn’t buy, so my sour grapes sense was hoping for the first reviews to come in that these were junk.
I’ll have to keep an eye out when they come back up here to get some for myself.
@djslack I did find them on Amazon.com for $9.49 w/ free Prime shipping. Still nearly 2X what the Meh price was, but I’m definitely ordering more of them. Click here for BackEZ Link
I only like Four candles
@azdarkknight video or it didn’t happen…
I actually do own a snow shovel with the helper handle. As for other yard work, I do not plan on doing any, so pass.
This is truly as Meh as it gets. Or as Meh as I’ve ever seen it, anyway
Can I attach these to my speaker docks?
But why?
Oh boy I feel like too many of these will be showing up in emergency rooms over the holidays, re-purposed as Richard Grippers
No interest in the current Meh offering, but had to get more of the Mrs. Calls Dark Chocolate covered Sea Salt caramels on morningsave. They’re yummy, though just a bit too big to eat in one bite, (yes I said that) but not practical to chew either, but did I mention they’re yummy?
I wrote that mediocre review simply because I got a very timely order number and just had to see what image came up:
/image radiant-exhausted-krampus
/giphy radiant-exhausted-krampus
Hopefully this is perfect for the elderly parents who want nothing for Christmas (which may still happen depending on how fast Meh ships).
/giphy chilly-delicious-gala
In for a pair - the price is right, and someday I’m sure to need a handle.
/giphy glittering-enjoyable-stocking
My husband is tall & the stroller handle is too low for him. We were unable to find a stroller with a long handle or any devices which extend the handles. Hopefully we can attach these to the handle & make it more comfortable for him to push the babe around.
Best order number!
/image happy-joyful-sugarplum
/giphy cheerful-terrific-manger
Specs
What’s in the Box?
2x Back EZ handles
2x Hex keys
1x Instructions
Price Comparison
$18.98 at Amazon for 2 Red
Warranty
90 days
Estimated Delivery
Monday, July 13th - Thursday, July 16th
I have a 3d printer, but I wouldn’t use it for this.
/giphy waow so cool NOT
The handle seems like a good idea, but colored plastic? These look cheap, even by Meh’s questionable standards.
@hchavers
I dunno, I’ve got a snow shovel with a plastic handle. And a plastic blade. I’m pretty sure my back will break before they do.
/giphy delicious-dashing-story
Is this a joke?
that girl in the pic was nice looking…
Great for picking up my 500lb Mac desktop and taking it to the café. And I can use the other handle for the monitor!
Oh man, I ordered two sets before I realized they weren’t purplutooth. C’est la Meh.
Does this work for sex?
Are these Bluetooth integrated handles? If not, I’m out . . .
Bah! I’ve stepped in things with more value than this.
/giphy symbolic-nurturing-nutmeg
Maybe these suckers will help me hit the toilet in the morning?
I thought I needed one for my golf clubs. But, the last picture wasn’t on a golf club.
I purchased one of these off of Amazon a year or two ago and really like it. Since I only have the one, I switch it between my rake and snow shovel as needed. Works great!