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[cripster]

All the reachers everyone has mentioned to me either need finger movement or they will only pick up one pound. Anyone know of a heavy duty one?

[kewlcatkez]

Hi,

The only tool I can find which claims to not require finger movement is the "Cripper"

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The Cripper is a reacher/gripper designed for quadriplegics who have function of their "tenodesis muscle" (muscle on top of forearm which pulls hand back).This "wrist action" is common in quads with spinal cord injury at cervical vertebra 5th, 6th, or 7th level. No grip or finger movement is necessary.

The Cripper is lightweight (9 oz.) yet strong and durable. Its unique design allows for quick attachment/detachment to user's arm. Its jaws will pick up almost anything (up to 3 pounds), from coins to cans, pens to paper. Here are just a few uses:
Safeguard children: pick up medications, sharp objects, etc.
Open low or high cabinets and drawers
Use your ATM bank card
Clean up messes
Clean up after pets using tin can/paper towels

It appears expensive, but it shows a pic of the tool which may be of use to determine if its the right thing.

It also claims to give full refund if not happy in 30 days...

Please see Cripper As you see from the blurb above it claims to carry 3lbs.

Its going to be hard to find a grabber which carries excess weights due to the adverse leverage on these sort of things..


If the above is of little use, here are a few more, the first is a Heavy duty grabber..The below examples claim to use little hand movement, but its difficult to see evidence of that, ie finger movement may have to be used, but no gripping..not sure, so please see for yourself..below.

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The Active Heavy-Duty Reacher is designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities. Designed to lift heavier objects, this reacher has a straight, bulb-style handle and trigger-activated U-shaped gripping jaws with textured rubber tips for a firm grip. A strong magnet at the end of the handle aids in picking up metal objects. DIMENSIONS: The jaws on all models open to 2 inches. Model SW5126 is 24 inches long, model SW5127 is 28 inches long, and model SW5128 is 31.5 inches long. WEIGHT: Model SW5126 weighs 8.25 ounces, model SW5127 weighs 8.75 ounces, and model SW5128 weighs 9.75 ounces.

Heavy Duty Reacher

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Aktiva Reachers are designed for use by individuals with reduced arm and hand strength and mobility. The handle is angled to make use of existing hand strength and to permit an effective grip in a variety of situations. Activating the U-shaped gripping jaws requires minimal strength and the jaws are adapted for both precision gripping of small items and securing larger items. The gripping surface is covered in resilient rubber for secure gripping and to reduce the amount of force required. The jaws are also adjustable in two positions and can be used vertically or horizontally without requiring the user to turn his/her arm. A finger support on the trigger also acts as a suspension hook. DIMENSIONS: Available in 18 or 27 inches long.

Reacher for reduced hand function



I hope this is of use,

Take care,

K