Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

I am interested in finding out some info about snow throwers made by MDT, specifcally ones by Cub Cadet and Troy Bilt.  I'd like to know people experiences with the units in general, and more specifically with the joystick shoot control.  I am wondering if the shoot control will hold up over the long haul, since it is made up plastic, and how if performs on a day to day basis.  It looks to me that it might stick and then not be usable.  I am considering buying a new machine and and tired of manually changing the shoot angle, but will only change if they one will work consistently.

Thanks,

Paul Brown