Peter, I'd agree with that 100%. When I got sick of spending 1/2 an hour
starting the 25 yo Victor mower I decided to get a new one. Saw one of the
hover type at Bunnings for $116 and bought it about three years ago. I
don't
have to rake up because it seems to shred the grass as it's spinning at
1440
rpm. This means that it has no grunt so wont handle the rough stuff but if
you use it regularly it will keep the lawn manicured. Mine's never been
better since I started using it. They are very light construction and I've
given mine too much abuse (rocks & sticks on the lawn:warning) and its
carked it. Nevertheless, I'm buying a new one this week. ($128 now)

Graeme


Yes, I had a Flymo once, and it was fine except as you mentioned, if the
lawn is not cut very regularly it was hard to get through the longer grass.
Is there a more powerful model available by any chance?