Shaved Ice Shaver Comparison: $2,000 Machine vs. a $200 Machine

Not all Shavers are made the same ... or cost the same.

In this video, we compare 2 Shaved Ice machines that have VERY different price tags.

One is around $2,000, while the other is just $200.

We discuss shave quality, durability, & daily use.

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[Mnnx]

7 years working with my Snow Cub and no problems at all

[noahkail]

This was really helpful, thanks a lot for the info!

[CaseyPollard-jp]

Great video! Thanks so much for making & sharing!

[charleshawk]

Thanks for the video. Just ordered the snow cub to make shaved ice for my two kids and neighbors kids

[jhomrich]

Been looking for a machine that I will only use maybe 2 or 3 times a year for PR events and home shows, and I think this video helped me decide which one to go with, thank you

[benjamind]

So get the Swan if you plan to operate for years and need longevity

[Notdaysatan]

Do you have a review or video on the Southern Snow shave ice machine?

[sethfrego]

I’ll take the two hundred one just because I’m only making them for my kids and friends when they come over.

[Hudsonc]

Hey, I just purchased a machine. I love shaved ice and one of my favorite places uses Real fruit concentrates with 100% cane sugar and no corn syrup. I’m waiting to either source something similar or make my own concentrates. Do you have any recommendations?

[MasonGorda]

Any thoughts on a Hatsuyuki HB 600 vs the Swan SI 100?

[xtremeclean]

I’ve used both and the Swan is definitely a better machine. But for the money the snow cub can’t be beat. It needs a foot switch though. Mine didn’t come with on, but I’m sure they are available somewhere.

[Jaramide]

Thank you for the very informative comparison.
I've seen some new machines pop up on Asian sites that uses a liquid that flash freezes on a roller before hitting the razor. Do you have any experience with that kind of machine?

[jamesgerard]

have never had an ice shaver, do the blades break in a way where pieces could end up in the snow?

[robbyrucker]

I got the cheap one. It can do a school play day. I bought for just kids party's. But now there older. 10 years later. We used in cheer fundraising and even at a fair. No problems. It buy 10 $200 machines. I'd never get a swain design. Get the block ice style thats 2k and less ice problems

[barrilove]

I thought the snow cub isnt NSF approved!!!???

[jerrybenson]

Hi Scott. The Swan has an ice pressure adjustment screw on the front. Does the Snow Cub have a pressure adjustment? I see a "slot" below the handle on the Snow Cub. What is that for?

[WaiMinWoon]

hi, may I know if I use the pure ice (water only), will it come out as the feather shape as shown? Or should I add sugar to prevent it becoming crunch shape. Thanks !

[MzSoFancyDavis]

Do you use a generator with the snow cub. I bought one and it shut down during an event. Lost so much revenue. I have the paragon boxed style machine.

[AwkwardFriendsClub-ttrf]

I wish the snow cub looked less tacky!

[solondog]

Hi Scott my 11 yo is interested in starting up a business. If we buy snowcub, where do u buy ice? And buy flavors? Thx for ur help