I had a back back for years but I had to replace it this year. There were none available at any of my local stores so I ended up buying a gas powered handheld and I think I like it better.
GFS and Canadian pretty much say hit the snooze button until at least end of month.
I don't know why I even look at models, when I can tell the tenor of the latest run, by how infrequently Anthony posts.
Sand is free at our town DPW. Those years where the driveway turns to glacier, I adjust very well to sanding and salting and you just accept things as they are.