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 Perfect for back patients November 9, 2008
Kathy Grace (Austin, TX, United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This reacher was recommended to my husband by his PT after his L5-S1 fusion surgery. It's quite the handy little device. He uses it to grab produce out of the bottom crisper in the fridge, pick up dropped pens or paper, and to close the door of our car without twisting his back.
The curved grabber part has a grooved tip and it meets a flat edge with ridged rubber on it, giving it a fairly good grip on even rather slippery items. The small magnetic tip at the end will pick up very small metal items (think bottle caps) but fails at anything bigger. The other side has a little metal post, about 3/4" long, that serves as a fixed hook. It looks pretty small but hangs onto more than you'd think. Oh, and the pistol-grip handle has a hole in the butt--string a large cable tie through it to serve as a loop to help pick it up when it's dropped.
The 32" length is good for a man of average height (5'10" to 6')... for a short man or an average woman, the 26" version would probably be a better length. Medical supply houses carry it, but Amazon is cheaper, and delivered it in just a few days. It's been an indispensable device during his recovery, well worth the price.
INDISPENSABLE AID FOR DISABLED PERSONS August 28, 2010
James P. Royce (SF Bay Area)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This reacher is an arm extender. I have 6 of them placed in strategic locations throughout my world and I use them every hour of every day.
Great Little Pick-It-Upper! March 26, 2007
J. Nowicki (Bay City, Michigan United States)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
The Duro-Med Reacher with Magnetic Tip is helping me get a grip on a variety of items!
Shoes, socks, peanuts, paper clips, pen, pencil and paper have easily been picked up by yours truly!
I just reach for what I want, place the claw on it, squeeze the trigger and pick up the targeted item.
The magnetic tip is pretty nifty. It picked up nails, staples and paper clips just fine.
If you're like me you have said at least one, if not all, of the following way too many times. Starting with: 'Oops! I dropped it, could you pick that up for me?' ~ 'Sorry, dropped it again! ~ Or in total frustration if by yourself, '*#@& That's just great! Now what?' ~ 'Ooh! That hurt! I should've just left it!'
If you relate to any of the above, then this is what you need. Gaining more independence is awesome. The Duro-Med Aluminum Reacher with Magnetic Tip, 26 Inch is ideal for taking clothes out of the dryer, as suggested by the previous reviewer. Thank You! I bought both the 26" and the 32" length reachers. I am using one for the dryer and one for general use. Now, I no longer have to rely on others . . . . . .
unless, of course, I drop the reacher! ~ Mrs. B.
Just what i needed July 7, 2007
E. A. Walker (Boston, MA)
I bought the reacher for backyard work and for those times when I'm too lazy to bend over when cleaning the house. It's a great product. The size is perfect. I'm 5'8 and anything smaller would be a waste of time. I thought the magnetic tip was only a gimmick but it has come in handy. The only minor gripe is the handle is a little skinny. I've gotten used to it though. I highly recommend it.
Great for small items September 4, 2007
K. Weinbeck (Massachusetts)
I have owned this item for at least 7 yrs. Purchased locally for
$19, so this price (in today's dollars) looks like a buy.
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