As someone with widespread osteo-arthritis, especially of the spine, time and age have taken their toll and my balance and grip are not what they were. Also, gone are the days when I could stand on a chair or ladder to reach those carefully stored items on a high shelf or cupboard top, so a friend recommended one of these grabbers. I went online, read all the reviews for various brands and eventually settled on the Essential Aids 32" version as that appeared to suit my needs most. Priced fairly, delivery was quick, but first impressions were that it's not quite as sturdy as I'd hoped and I would have preferred the gripper to have slightly wider jaws. Hence the 4*. Having said this, these are early days and so far my worries have been groundless, so I would say that for anyone considering such a purchase, give this version from Essential Aids consideration. They are the experts after all!
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Reviews for this product
Honestly, don't hesitate - buy the longer one. So useful. I'm 5'6 with mobility issues and this thing helps enormously. Feels less fragile than others I've bought.
Excellent and invaluable for an elderly woman
I have not used the Combi - Reacher yet but a friend has one and said it is great. Thank you
I rate the grabber, shoe horn 5/5. This is not the first time I have bought helpful items from Essential Aids and I have always been satisfied with the service received.
My mother was delighted with her Combi-Reacher. She was really pleased it arrived very quickly. 5/5. M.Hardwick.
The combi reachers are getting a lot of use. Very good gear, well made and just what i need. I'd say 5 out of 5. I've used other reachers in the past but the end of those was very stubby, these two have a narrower end to there gripper, which means they are easier to use to pick up awkward stuff when it falls on the floor.
Both items were for my elderly mother and she is very happy with them. Especially the combi reacher which is proving invaluable. Very happy with your customer service though and quality of products.
