Darwin Grip

Ausfahrt · Aug 22, 2023

There was a thread here a while back that mentioned the Darwin Grip and it made me aware of this product. I have a bad back that limits my weed whacking sessions to about 15 minutes and the reviews look promising.

Both of my string trimmers have the bicycle handles and are not compatible with the Darwin Grip so I'm looking at buying a new trimmer and the Grip just to try it out but I'd love to hear some feedback from those of you who have one.

https://www.darwinsgrip.com

ctrcbob · Aug 22, 2023

I first thought you were talking about Darwin NT.
Hot and wet in summer.
Hot and dry in winter.
Destroyed 50 years ago by a strong Typhoon.

Paul B · Aug 23, 2023

My Son In Law got me one for Father's Day gift. I love it! Mounted it and had to play with where I liked the sweet spot when using my Ryobi gas straight shaft week wacker. I use it with my left hand and have it cocked almost 45 degrees, right hand for throttle. It really does save on your back as it keeps you more upright like their ad states. SIL has one and it takes him 2 hours to do his property and he loves the attachment also. He's in his mid 30"s, me in my late 60"s and no achy breaky backs.

2013ecof150 · Aug 24, 2023

I have one in my FS 70 and it’s great. Highly recommend it!

meep · Aug 26, 2023

My dad made something like this for his snow shovel when I was a kid. We had a long driveway. I could not understand how one could shovel snow with out it.

Ausfahrt · Sep 2, 2023

I just picked up an old non-running Tanaka string trimmer with the loop handle for free. If I can get it running I am going to order the Darwin Grip and try it out before investing in a new trimmer.

Soft Cars · Dec 6, 2023

Can you get it in any other color besides neon green?

Snagglefoot · Dec 6, 2023

ctrcbob said:
I first thought you were talking about Darwin NT.
Hot and wet in summer.
Hot and dry in winter.
Destroyed 50 years ago by a strong Typhoon.

It’s actually called Darwin’s grip. A great idea by our friend Darwin.

jeepman3071 · Dec 9, 2023

Soft Cars said:
Can you get it in any other color besides neon green?

I've only seen neon green and then a knock-off white one on Amazon. Not sure on the quality of the knock off. I have the green one and it's awesome. Helps keep your back straight while weed trimming. Once a year I help a friend weed wack around Christmas trees on his tree farm, usually for two full 8-hour days, and the grip makes a night and day difference.

Soft Cars · Dec 9, 2023

jeepman3071 said:
I've only seen neon green and then a knock-off white one on Amazon. Not sure on the quality of the knock off. I have the green one and it's awesome. Helps keep your back straight while weed trimming. Once a year I help a friend weed wack around Christmas trees on his tree farm, usually for two full 8-hour days, and the grip makes a night and day difference.

I have a STIHL trimmer and if I want to keep myself in an upright position, I have to let my arms hang down as straight as possible.

I'm concerned about the hexagonal vise clamp on the neon green model. It looks like it would hurt the drive tube it clamps to by using those hexagon corners. It would have been better if the vise was still round like the previous models, but have separate vises made specifically for the diameter of each individual brand. I don't know how many different diameters there are, but a STIHL drive tube is right around 25mm.

Soft Cars · Dec 10, 2023

jeepman3071 said:
I've only seen neon green and then a knock-off white one on Amazon. Not sure on the quality of the knock off. I have the green one and it's awesome. Helps keep your back straight while weed trimming. Once a year I help a friend weed wack around Christmas trees on his tree farm, usually for two full 8-hour days, and the grip makes a night and day difference.

I just got it today and already broke the quick release lever. They shouldn't drill holes in it; that weakens it.

Soft Cars · Dec 11, 2023

jeepman3071 said:
I've only seen neon green and then a knock-off white one on Amazon. Not sure on the quality of the knock off. I have the green one and it's awesome. Helps keep your back straight while weed trimming. Once a year I help a friend weed wack around Christmas trees on his tree farm, usually for two full 8-hour days, and the grip makes a night and day difference.

Come to find out, that quick release lever is the same exact part used for securing a bicycle seat post.

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