I bought this to clear the small patio at my mom's apartment. Weight was a real selling point, as my mom may want to use it when I'm not around. (We live 3 hours apart.) I wrapped it up and gave it to her as a birthday present, since she has expressed concerns when the patio is littered and she has some mobility problems. I used it twice on my most recent visit and was very pleased with its performance. Mom was thrilled! So if you're looking for a gift for your 80-something-year-old mother...