P488 48" Pro

This is my second one. I’ve had one of these on my compact utility tractor for many years. It’s long enough to pick up items such as sticks, or trash people throw along the road without getting off the tractor. I keep it strapped to the side against the roll bar so it is easy to get to and always present. I did rip my old one off when backing under some pine tree limbs once and then ran over it with the mower before I knew it. That is the only reason I needed to buy this replacement after many years of use.It picks up pretty good sized sticks, paper, beer cans and bottles and most other crap rude people throw in a yard along a country road. It obviously has limits to how heavy an item can be.

I bought this tool specifically to help me pick up small rocks from a little farm field I own. Most stones were fist sized and smaller, and the PikStik worked like a champ on this project. It saved me from bending over constantly and that is why I bought it. The tool is light in weight, but seems quite durable. The squeeze handle is comfortable and not tiring to use. The actual gripping parts appear to be flexible neoprene and gripped those rocks perfectly and never showed any sign of wear. I used it for several days on end and this device worked flawlessly. The tool I got was a 48 incher, but there are PikStiks made shorter which might be more appropriate for other indoor household-type needs. As long as the objects you are trying to pick up are not excessively large or heavy this tool should work well for most folks wanting to save wear and tear on their backs bending over, etc.

The Pikstik is a quality product. I've tried the cheaper ones with the suction cups. The screws come off and get lost. The Pikstik has no screws to come loose.Because of the 48" length, it would be difficult to pick up heavy objects.I picked up a 5Lb. hand weight, but it took two hands. The Pikstik also comes in 26" and 32" models. They may be better for heavier objects. Also, it has a 5" opening.The one thing I would add to the Pikstik would be a lock. So, once an item was picked up, you wouldn't have to keep squeezing the grip to hold on to it. But, that wolud make it cost more.If you are looking for a grabber within the limitations listed above, this is it.

I purchased this grabber shortly before I had major back surgery. I do like it a lot, however, be aware that once you pick something up with it, you can't get it back to you because it's too long and doesn't bend. Not a biggie...just needs some getting used to how to handle the situation. I now use it to grab things that are way too far out of my reach, I lay the item I picked up on the counter or on something near by depending on where I'm at in the house, then I just set down the grabber and walk over to get my item. On my shorter grabber I can easily have it still in my hand and I can bring the item to me, however, I can't reach really high or far distances like I can with this longer one. My shorter grabber folds up so I can carry it with me, this one does not...but again, no biggie for me since I use it for "extreme" reaches more than anything else. I wish I had thought to have these grabbers years ago....but better late than never. These are certainly life saving gadgets.

I have a zero turn mower and live along a rural highway. People love to throw trash out and this works good for picking it up without getting off of the mower. The only problem I have with it, is as it gets worn, you have trouble picking up a single thin piece of paper.

Ordered this because my husband had hip replacement surgery. It was wonderful for helping him pick up things around the house when he was unable to bend over. Since he has recovered I have found myself using it almost daily! I am 5'3" and it is great for picking up things that fall behind the computer so I no longer have to crawl on hands and knees and go under. Reaches things in the kitchen I used to call hubby to get for me or pull out the step ladder. Living in the woods I am finding it the perfect length to pick up pine cones and other things that would damage my lawnmower blades - and my back with bending over over and over again. Great, convenint well made item. Arrived quickly - love it!