Finally go to try out the Ratchet Rake, and let me tell you, that thing worked better than I expected. Definitely worth the money. Thanks to everyone who suggested the Ratchet Rake. It saved me a lot of time and thorn sticks.
Just picked up a ratchet rake and waiting for better weather to give it a try...lots of mature thorn bushes to remove.
Any suggestions on how to use the RR?