Air Power

We are blessed with an unlimited supply of firewood and fall leaves.  Unfortunately each requires effort to manage.  The leaves are thick and everywhere, and if you don't get them off the lawn right away they compact and begin to decompose making them very hard to move.  Raking leaves is number 2 on my home project dislike list, right after painting.  I have an electric leaf blower, but it doesn't have enough power for this many leaves, plus the extension cord management is a pain.  I decided on a gas powered two cycle backpack blower.  They create a huge blast of air.  After much shopping I followed Doug's advice and went with Stihl.  For starters their ergonomics are great.  The backpack looks like something a Starwars Storm Trooper should be packing.  The machine performed really well.

I cleared the entire property in about 3 hours. 

I would guess this machine would propel a croquet ball really well.  Hmmm