But, because of its super-lightweight design, it doesn’t work well at retrieving heaver items like canned goods from shelves.įoldable: For easier storage, the top selling folding grabber is the “Zayad Reacher Grabber Tool,” which is 32-inches long and has a slip-joint in the arm that allows it to easily fold in half. It even has a built-in clip on the arm so you can attach it to canes, walkers and wheelchairs. It also has a magnet built into the tip for picking up lightweight metal objects like a paperclip, and a small hook (or horn) that aids in retrieving things like clothes, shoes or keys. Available in 32 and 26-inch lengths, it’s made from ultra-lightweight aluminum and has a trigger-style handgrip with a serrated jaw that provides a secure grip when lifting objects. Lightweight: If you want a reacher primarily for retrieving small lightweight items around the house, the “RMS Featherweight the Original Reacher” is a top pick. The jaw also rotates and locks at 90 degrees for vertical or horizontal use to help you reach things in awkward spaces. This 34-inch-long tool has a soft comfortable trigger handgrip and a rubberized jaw that’s strong enough to lift objects up to 5 pounds and up to 4 inches wide, yet sensitive enough to pick up something as small as a dime. Depending on your needs, here are some top-rated products to consider.Īll-purpose: For retrieving small and medium-size items, the “Ettore Grip’n Grab,” is a top option that can handle most chores. It also can help with reaching and grabbing things in high overhead places, as well as areas that are difficult to get to.īut with so many different types of reacher-grabbers on the market today, finding a good one that works well for you is not always easy. It works like an extension of your arm allowing you to reach down and pick things up off the ground without bending or stooping over. ![]() If you have an interesting story or example of a way that you have used your Grappler, please send us a photo and a letter.DEAR SAVVY SENIOR: Can you recommend some good reacher-grabber tools for seniors with back or hip problems who need help picking things up off the ground? I bought a cheap one a few months ago that doesn’t work very well but would like to find one that does.ĭEAR BETTY: A good “reacher-grabber” is a very practical and popular tool for anyone who struggles with injuries, arthritis or loss of mobility. We look forward to hearing about your experience with our Grappler products. Our secure online store is managed using PayPal, but you do not have to have a PayPal account to purchase these products. You can order your own Grappler HERE, or call the office to speak with one of our friendly staff members. ![]() Grapplers are the only trash pickup tool on the market today that can boast such a claim. It’s a device that can pick up both a toothpick and a 2-liter bottle full of liquid. Other Grapplers have been used by bomb squads to add a little extra distance when picking up hazardous explosives or chemical materials. Others can be used to reach down wells or pipes to dislodge items. Some crews even use them to reach deep down into the pit of toilets at campgrounds to retrieve trash. Grapplers of various sizes are used in alternative ways as their length and strength make it easier for people to pick up something while riding along in a tractor or utility truck. The most popular option is the 33-inch long Grappler, used by the vast majority of individuals who need a litter pick-up tool to remove trash along highways, in yards, at schools, etc. ![]() These options range from 2-8 feet long and can be used in a variety of situations. Not only are they longer, but they are also much stronger and have greater grabbing and reaching capabilities. We do offer a number of other standard-length pick-up tools that are longer than any of our competition. And they were so happy with the first one that they ordered 4 more! It was made for one purpose only and for one customer only. Because of its length, it is impossible to pick up anything with one hand in a horizontal position at any angle.Īrchimedes said, “If I had a lever long enough, I could move the earth.” While this is not that lever, it is certainly a long device. ![]() A whopping 16 feet long! The photo above shows Jay Theissens holding the Grappler in order to give you the proper scale to understand how long this Grappler really is! It is worth emphasizing that this Grappler is meant to be used only for moving items directly up or down. After consulting with this company to understand exactly what was needed, we set out to produce the world’s longest grabber tool.
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