90121 Reach N Scratch Plastic Finger, 24" Bendable Handle

It has been many years since I purchased a product which performed its function as well as this one does. The mock hand that performs the scratching is perfect. It provides sufficient friction to relieve the most persistent itch, but its rounded, soft plastic will not break the skin. The handle is nothing less than a marvel of engineering. It bends easily to any shape the user needs and holds that shape even when subjected to the resistance of the mock hand against the back. The firmness of the handle's material, notwithstanding its light weight and flexibility, allows its length to be almost twice that of a typical back scratcher. The added length translates into a huge improvement in comfort. The user does not have to bend his arm behind his head to get the mock hand into position as required by all the competitive products I have used. Perhaps someday someone will design a device that will anticipate and eliminate back itches before they occur. Until then, the Reach N Scratch Bendable Back Scratcher is and will likely remain the best product available for obtaining relief from annoying back itches.

This is truly the best back scratcher ever made. I have health issues with my spine as well as "frozen shoulder" which makes it very difficult to reach any part of my back. I picked up a telescoping back scratcher from a nearby retailer, and was frustratingly disappointed with the still limited amount of back I could get to. Within a month it broke as well. The Reach N Scratch has proved to be both sturdy and flexible, able to reach anywhere I needed it. I just purchased a second one for my husband so he can stop stealing mine!

I bought a regular back scratcher made out of wood for my husband so that he could scratch his back. He could not use the straight wood back scratcher because he has shoulder and back problems and so I returned it to the store. I found this on Amazon and ordered it. I have bent it into a shape that I think he can use it to scratch his back, but at times the flexible wand with the plastic fingers will bend over to one side or the other and not go straight up and down. I also put on a piece of foam on the handle that is used to protect pipes from freezing so that he can have a larger grip because of arthritis in his hands. He has used it a few times and I don't know if he will continue to use it because it is hard for him to handle with his shoulder and hand problems. When I use it, it works really good because I don't have the restrictions that he does. It is well made and a great idea for people who need a back scratcher, much better than the straight wooden one.

I bought this for my grandmother because she's not very flexible, so she needed a back scratcher that was. Six months or so after purchase, it's still doing its job just fine, with no signs of degredation so far. I think a lot of the reviews that are saying the hand falls off on first use must've received defective products, because although my grandma isn't the strongest person in the world, the times I've used the back scratcher it has felt very sturdy even when applying suitable pressure for the itchiest scratches. Another thing I liked is that it holds its shape very well. I was worried that it would be so bendy that it wouldn't stay static when scratching, but that hasn't been the case at all. Still, if you want something that will last for years and mobility isn't a concern, I'd recommend a thick wooden or metal scratcher. This one serves its intended purpose very well, but just from what other reviews have said, it seems more likely to break or have the squishy padding tear than a solid piece product would.

Let's get something straight...I am an expert at back scratchers. I love this one! With its bendable action, you can reach places you did not know even needed scratching!! It's not the best looking back scratcher out there, and with it's big purple shaft it might be mistaken for something else altogether, so don't use this out in public...you will get strange looks. It is pricier, but all of the cheap ones are exactly that...cheap. Telescoping metals ones will break sooner or later, wooden ones will not always reach the spots you need. Spend the money and get this one, it looks funny but it's the best one you will ever have. Take it from a fat, lazy bastard that likes to scratch himself.

This back scratcher is just what I needed. A dodgy shoulder makes it hard to reach those itchy spots in the center of my back. With this flexible tool, I can easily adjust it to get at just the spot I need. Earlier reviews mentioned that the device was hard to bend and/or wouldn't hold the bend. They must have fixed that, because mine works just fine. It is easy to adjust and stays in the shape I choose until I bend it again. No problems at all. And, if I want to put lotion on my back, I just use an elastic band to fasten a soft cloth over the "hand", and it works like a charm. Then, I can just remove and wash the cloth. All and all, I am quite pleased with this product, especially at this price.

Reach N Scratch Bendable Back Scratcher, from Kinsman Enterprises Inc. For the itch you just can't scratch? Maybe, or that just might be another kind of itch altogether. For those itches you can deal with using a back scratcher, this will do the trick. It is bendable in any direction and will hold that bend until you bend it in another direction. It can be used to scratch your back, your foot, or any other place you need to reach for a good scratch. The only complaint I have is that it should also have a wide scratcher on the back of the hand or on the other end of the handle to enable you to scratch a wider area. See also my review of: Calphalon Stainless Utensils Pasta Fork (Kitchen)

I bought this for my girlfriend and she likes it a lot. Initially she was repulsed by the rubber smell. I have dealt with the smell problem with other products before. Just set it outside in the sun for a couple of days and the rubber smell will dissipate. Other than that it works great and I don't get pestered to scratch this spot and that.