Hey All, I'm looking for a little snowblower advice. I've never owned or even used a snowblower before, I've always hand shoveled my driveway. However, due to new job responsibilities, I will most likely be at work during any significant sowfalls this winter leaving my wife to clear the driveway so she can get to work. I went out to a local power equipment shop and told them my situation and they suggested since my wife would be doing a lot of the work that I get the Honda single stage model HS520. I live in Southeastern, Ct, my driveway is about 150' long, paved and slightly uphill from the road to the garage. The Honda isn't self propelled, but according to the salesman it pretty much pulls the operator forward with the augers. It's light, only about 75lbs. Pull start only. My concerns are that in this area when we get significant snow it is commonly the wet, heavy stuff. So, with a single stage machine will it have the oomph to throw the heavy stuff? We don't typically have too many deep snows annually, maybe a 2 or 3 each winter >12". The guys at work think I should go with a 2 stage machine, but I like the simplicity of this one and it's size and maneuverability. Any thoughts? better yet, anyone have any experience with the HS520? Thanks