Back-Savings Lift Harness Works With Many Tools

Back-Savings Lift Harness Works With Many Tools FARM HOME Miscellaneous 27-2-19 "Everyone who tries it can't believe how well it works and how much easier it is to get things done," says Ed Helinski, inventor and manufacturer the new "Easy-Lift" back-mounted boom that takes weight off your arms. Designed for use with any tools you carry in front of you û like weed whackers, hedge trimmers, and Christmas tree shearers û it's basically an overhead lift boom that's anchored to a harness that mounts on your back and straps around your waist. The boom extends ahead of you and a rope runs down from the end of it to the piece of equipment you're holding. The boom is held up by a gas strut. Lift force can be adjusted but is usually set to carry 90 to 95 percent of the weight of the equipment being carried. In most cases, your arms are only carrying about one pound. "It makes you a lot more productive. You, or hired workers, can do more work with less fatigue. The entire rig weighs less than 6 lbs.," notes Helinski. The lift is designed to carry equipment weighing up to 16 lbs. "You can now work all day doing jobs that you used to be able to do for only 2 to 3 hours with much less chance for back injury." Sells for $249. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Ed Helinski, Easy-Lift Products LLC, 1502 Oakdale Rd., Johnson City, N.Y. 13790 (ph 607 729-3252).

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