Ontel Products GOPMO2 Deluxe Gopher Pick Up and Reaching Tool Set

by Ontel

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

How many times have you thought to yourself "if only I were a foot taller, or my arm was a foot longer?" Perhaps while attempting to get hold of a sock from where it fell between the wall and the dryer, or a slipper from far beneath the bed, or a box of cereal from a high pantry shelf? This handy helper acts like an extension of your arm for reaching up high or picking up down low. Grip and lift in one easy motion, while one finger action causes the Gopher's suction cups to lock onto the object of your desire. Pick up items you don't want to touch, or items that are out of reach, all the while saving your back from all that bending. Much safer than standing on a chair too.

From the Manufacturer

Now you can reach and grab items high and low without bending, climbing, or straining. The Deluxe Gopher extends your reach nearly 3-feet - even behind furniture and appliances. The Gopher is precise enough to pick up a paper clip, yet strong enough to lift a 5-pound bag of sugar. The Gopher's extra long reach plus super grip suction cup action lets you grab nearly any object in one easy motion.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 17.1 x 6.8 x 1.1 inches ; 12 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00006K157
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: GOPMO2
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,190 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #15 in Health & Personal Care > Medical Supplies & Equipment > Mobility Aids & Equipment > Reaching Aids
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Flimsy folding joint, May 25, 2005

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Robert S. Traber (Escondido, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ontel Products GOPMO2 Deluxe Gopher Pick Up and Reaching Tool Set (Tools & Home Improvement)

If you want a strong tool this is NOT for you. The folding joint broke within 3 or 4 weeks under normal household use. The rubber cups easily pull off metal studs. There is no place to get repairs. While the Gopher is really cheap, I now need to buy another one because it only lasted a month! I found the original version of this product called the ArcMate EZ Reacher and it's guaranteed forever! The price is twice the Gopher but the durability and guarantee make it a better bargain. The Gopher product seems to be a cheap knock-off of the more durable ArcMate reachers.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Useful But Flimsy, February 18, 2004

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Jon Kreisler (New York City, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ontel Products GOPMO2 Deluxe Gopher Pick Up and Reaching Tool Set (Tools & Home Improvement)

The Gopher is a useful tool idea that can use some product enhancement. It is nice that it folds for easier storage. It allows you to reach for items in hard-to-reach places. Small items can be retrieved from high shelves with ease. It is rated to lift five pounds, but I don't trust it that much. The heavier the item, the more strain on your wrist and on the Gopher.
I tried using the Gopher to replace a light bulb. Seems like this would be the ideal tool to grab the bulb from a ceiling fixture and replace it. Not so. The locking mechanism doesn't grip tightly enough. You can loosen the bulb, but as the bulb loosens, so does the Gopher's grip. I was also unable to tighten the replacement bulb sufficiently. The locking grip didn't hold and it was too difficult rotating the Gopher while maintaining pressure on the pistol grip.
The bottom line for me, the Gopher is a handy tool for reaching small, light, non-fragile items. It is a definite boon for people who are forced to be sedentary. It does not do the trick, however, for heavy items or items requiring a tight grip.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Handy product for all ages, all fitness levels!!, July 8, 2005

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Seriously (San Antonio, TX) - See all my reviews

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I usually don't review books or products, but when I came to this page to order twelve more Gophers and saw that no one had reviewed the product yet, I couldn't resist.

The Gopher caught my attention one day while I was shopping at Wal-Mart and suffering with a low backache. I bought it, and now everyone in my household is hooked. My back is better, and I still find the Gopher very handy. My 8-year-old enjoys using it to sort laundry and put clothes in the washer. I use it to reach jars on high shelves in the pantry or linens stored out of reach in the closet. We've used it to pick up trash along the road.

I'm buying one for all my siblings and my mother and mother-in-law for Christmas. My 80-year-old mother-in-law lives alone in her home and is stooped over with osteoporosis. I know it will be extremely handy for her.

I appreciate the cleverness and simplicity of the design and the fact that it really helps lighten my load. The Gopher is easy to use, lightweight, and easy to store. I'm getting a couple of extras for our home, so I can be sure we'll have one years from now. It's a great functional product. It's a product I'm excited about!