eurekaprince
Well-known member
Wow, Jamie - you may be correct about the heavier North American uprights....or maybe European guys are stronger!!! 
I forgot - I have also heard that our wall-to-wall carpeting in Canada/USA has a tendency to have deeper pile, so a self-propelled vac helps clean thicker broadloom as well. Also, the upright concept was invented in the USA, whereas the canister concept was invented in Europe, so there may be more deeper carpeting on the market here simply due to the history of vac development here.
Indeed, Europe has some very nifty lightweight uprights like the Sebo Felis and the Vorwerk....love the Felix!!!
Have a good night my friend!!!
EPB

I forgot - I have also heard that our wall-to-wall carpeting in Canada/USA has a tendency to have deeper pile, so a self-propelled vac helps clean thicker broadloom as well. Also, the upright concept was invented in the USA, whereas the canister concept was invented in Europe, so there may be more deeper carpeting on the market here simply due to the history of vac development here.
Indeed, Europe has some very nifty lightweight uprights like the Sebo Felis and the Vorwerk....love the Felix!!!
Have a good night my friend!!!

EPB