Rivers Edge ProductsRivers Edge Products Retractable Back Scratcher, 8.5 to 27.5" Extendable Itch Scratcher, Telescoping Steel Backscratcher for Adults, Elderly, Men, and Women, Black Bear Paw

I had paid more on a recent road trip at a convenience store for a similar, flimsier (NON-bear-claw) telescoping back scratcher and loved that one so much that I hit Amazon looking for more, and found this awesome bear-claw model. This bear-claw scratcher is very sturdy, and I don't have a problem with the bear claw head rotating like one person said(perhaps they've put so many miles on theirs that they've loosened it up?) I don't know if it remains as sturdy if completely extended, but, really, it gets everywhere I need with just a single section extension. The handle/grip of the item(s) I received looked a bit different than the picture, the grip has a very thick, coating of a solid rubber, making it very comfortable to hold & use. I ordered 2 in my first order & got 1 brown handled scratcher & 1 red handled scratcher. Loved them so much I want one for every room I spend time in, so that I don't have to go get one from another room. I seriously can't be without having one right at hand when I want it, so I ordered blue & Black handled ones from other sellers that specified what color they were selling, so that each room will have a different color, and now I'm ordering several more in random colors from the original seller, so that I can give them to family members as they fall in love with mine, or as birthdays come along, whichever comes first :)You really can't go wrong in getting this product. It's inexpensive, with free shipping, even, and will be well worth every penny. In fact, the relief you'll get from it makes it worth a lot more. so if, by some chance, you do abuse it enough to wear it out & break it prematurely, you'll still get all of your money's worth out of it. Again, mine is so sturdy, I can't see it breaking for years, even though I use it all the time.Get it, You'll enjoy the hell out of it, guaranteed.

This review is for "The Bear Claw! Extendable Back Scratcher." I am noting this because Amazon tends to take the reviews of several similar products and piles them all together so you don't really know what your looking at. The Bear Claw is THE only back scratcher you'll ever need. When I ordered it, I was not given the option of color choice, but they sent me a nice blue one and it looks great. It has a firm grip rubber handle so its easy to control. The Claw extends to an overall length of 22 3/4" (including the rubber handle, the telescoping arm and the claw at the end). The claw measures 1 7/8" long x 1 1/2" wide x 5/8" deep and is made of a polished chrome metal that is smooth to the touch, but not so smooth that it doesn't satisfy a troublesome itch. Since it's telescopic in three sections, you can make it as long or as short as you like for optimum performance. The telescoping arm is quite sturdy, much better than I thought it would be, and should last for a good long time. Note, there are many similar products on Amazon, so when you look for one of these, keep in mind that it is NOT accurately represented in its picture, which shows a back scratcher with a black handle covered in bear paw prints. This must be an older, outdated photo. The one you'll get is randomly selected from various colors. Other back scratchers on Amazon will show pictures more closely matching this one, but the prices are different on all of them, so I recommend buying the one pictured as described here. The price was $3.95 with free shipping (as of February 7th, 2013) and shipped from the seller MyJewelThief in only two days! Get this one and you and your itch will be quite satisfied.

I find it confusing when Amazon combines reviews on two different products. There appears to be 2 versions of the "Bear Claw Back Scratcher". The one I purchased is circular with a hole in the center and the "claws" coming off the edge of that circle. The claw is a bit smaller than expected but it does what it's meant to do. When fully extended, I wouldn't apply too much pressure though. The tubing isn't real strong and pressure could bend it. The foam on the handle makes it easier to hang onto without it slipping. I could easily slip this into my purse and take it with me wherever I went and extend it when needed.Then there's the claw that is flat, solid and each claw comes off the flat, solid center. I've read comments where the claw extensions broke off or bent badly. I can understand that after seeing a picture of it. I've never owned that one so there's no comments on it.

I uploaded pictures to Amazon of my Bear Claw back scratcher, caption with my name Remrie Arrie shows this. The product is long, and it's strong, and it's gotta get the friction on! All kidding aside - What I was sent is much better than I expected although it looks very different (see photos). It's as long as my arm (armpit to wrist), the retractable rod which I feared would be flimsy is not like your portable FM radio from the dollar store. With enough force it could bend but with average use and only partially extended, it ought to last forever. It's long enough that it doesn't need to be fully extended, I can reach every inch of my back without extending it. The handle is also a robust industrial grade rubber I would not expect to ever come loose or fray.The claw/paw itself is also very solid, I'm itching to extend it out and recreate a Bruce Lee fighting scene across someone's face.

It works good

Very happy with the sturdy construction and usefulness of the Bear Claw Back Scratcher!No more attempts at gymnastic stunts, door frames, or hunting for any other contraption I can find to ease a itchy back! The Bear Claw IS the ideal problem solver! It telescopes out and retains its sturdiness at any length you wish...yet is small enough to fit into a handbag, glove compartment, etc.I am going to order more Bear Claws as gifts. Actually, it is the perfect gift IMO... unusual, practical, well-made and problem solving... as well as extremely reasonable. I mean...What more could one wish a gift to be??I have tried the bamboo type. Yes, they work... but they also have a tendency to be less quality controlled and hence... there is danger of slivering from them. Yeah Bear Claw!!

I thought it would have been bigger. Shipping to Canada almost triples the original price. Not a good value, You sure can grab a similar article at your dollarstore for 3-4 dollars and I am generous !

DH has only had this for a few days, but so far so good. He really likes it, and rarely has to extend it to the full length. Anything past the small of his back, he can scratch himself.

Use it all the time. Great for those hard to reach places.

Not the same as the picture.

No more itchy back great product