>>371410People that keep those massive power line right-of-ways clear use those. The have a hollow fiberglass handle to make them lighter, but workers often put stuff in them to use while out in the field. They are used quite a lot along side weedeaters, mowers, and cutters suspended from choppers all used to do the same job.
>>371466Try hole digging as a pass time. It is very rewarding. Just don't dig something that will collapse on you. Meaning nothing with walls 3 feet or higher unless the walls are sloped greatly.