Back in January, I purchased a Gator Grabber produced by Radius, and while I was a bit hesitant about buying them when I did, I'm VERY glad I bought them anyway. They're awesome!
I'd left a lot of litter on the ground until February, and using a rake, wheelbarrow, and the Gator Grabber, I got the job done quickly without backaches and tiny spider bites up and down my arms. The poles extend for a good workable height. They work extremely well in maintaining an upright position. They can grab up a lot of leaves all at once!