Due to the Texas drought and water restrictions my backyard has become a hodge-podge of sturdy weeds. I thought about my Dad and uncles using grass whips, sickles and scythes to keep the country grasses in check and decided to purchase this grass whip to use. Coordinating one's stride, swing and rhythm make a difference on your cutting success. It's a great upper body workout too. Add to that the rising cost of gas and raising service costs...eek somethings gotta give. So I'm swinging my grass whip like a pendulum each week in the backyard.