Sorry BB, but that is analogous to saying pushrod engines in cars were around before O.H.C. Maybe the rotary was a better all round proposition with a similar result in most conditions, with a far simpler maintainance.
You have kind of defeated your own argument by saying buffalo grass is hardy and self regenerating but then pointing out how well the reel mower cleanly snips the blades of grass with precision.
You would need a magnifying glass to appreciate the difference of both finishes. A slashed lawn from a rotary still gives the same attractive result in most conditions.

Last edited by Mowerfreak; 03/01/18 03:29 PM. Reason: S---load of errors!

Ahh, if only victa had kept producing the thumblatch catcher series, they would be in better shape today!