Looking To Add An other Ladder

[James L. Keilson]

OK I have and am a fan of the little giant as I have a few of them. I am getting tired of lugging those heavy things up 2 and 3 flights of stairs just to pop into a scuttle hole. So I am looking to pick up a LIGHT Weight 6 footer, any suggestions?

Thanks
Jim

[Joseph Hagarty, CMI]

ClimbTek Ladder 12-foot (CT412)

The ladder was previouly made by Krause. I have used this one daily for over 10 years.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000H5VTP8/...SIN=B000H5VTP8

[Stephen W. Stanczyk]

I like my Telesteps and use it for most everything. I do recommend the wide step version as it is more comfortable when standing for a prolonged period of time. Let the debate begin.

[Bobby Hamilton]

Ever try the little giant ultra step, its what i use inside.
http://www.thelittleladderstore.com/...tepLadder.html

[ROBERT V. YOUNG]

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I use a 6' LITE or FEATHER LITE ladder.
It is solid. Yes the little giant is great. I own a knockoff.
Will buy a L.G. when the company stats to earn its keep.

[Jeffrey R. Pope]

I use the Xtend & Climb for everything. My Little Giant ladders rarely come out of the truck.

[Michael J. Meeker]

Originally Posted by jhagarty

ClimbTek Ladder 12-foot (CT412)

The ladder was previously made by Krause. I have used this one daily for over 10 years.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000H5VTP8/...SIN=B000H5VTP8

I have one similar and really hate it. It is older and tough to operate.

[Michael J. Meeker]

Originally Posted by bhamilton

Ever try the little giant ultra step, its what i use inside.
http://www.thelittleladderstore.com/...tepLadder.html

That looks like it would be great for wind mits and roof condition inspections. Any negative points about it?

[ROBERT V. YOUNG]

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The extend ladders ( I will look up the brands that I have read have issues)will hopefully be off the market on day or re-engineered with a stricter safety standard..
They are problematic.
The self closing auto-locks look like they have entered the key or pathway to the latch but in reality they are not locked, and do not self-lock when extending the ladder. Even a visual inspection does not guarantee success. the latch itself or the acceptors entrance gets clogged up with grit, gumming, grim, dirt, and restricts the auto-lock from doing its job.
I say stay clear of these systems ( do not know about the brand names ) and read-up on the potential safety hazards.
They have rounded feet, not allowing for anchoring into loam or earth and if you are on a slope they can slip. On any flat nonabrasive surface they can be problematic if you are a novice at using ladders.. ( my opinion )
They are not that light in comparison to a normal 2 stage track ladder.

[James L. Keilson]

Originally Posted by jpope

I use the Xtend & Climb for everything. My Little Giant ladders rarely come out of the truck.

Hummmm...I like that. The video looks good, I am just getting so tired of lugging my little giant around up and down 3 level houses just to pop into the scuttle hole.

Jim

[Joseph Hagarty, CMI]

Originally Posted by mmeeker

I have one similar and really hate it. It is older and tough to operate.

You must have the Werner. (Have one of those too)
Releases for each part are 2 latches operated independently.
The Climbtek has a single lever
that operates both latches simultaneously.

Krause went out of business over this feature. (Safety / Latch Failures)
Climbtek bought the patent and perfected the latching mechanism.

[Peter W. Bennett]

got the Telesteps 1800EP for $325 inc. shipping from home depot.
pretty good ladder, real study, but bulky, cumbersome, unlike their older models.
probably would not buy it again.

[ROBERT V. YOUNG]

Just some reviews. Watch your fingers, " and your life in my opinion."http://www.checkthishouse.com/3025/t...rs-review.html

[Bobby Hamilton]

Originally Posted by mmeeker

That looks like it would be great for wind mits and roof condition inspections. Any negative points about it?

Nope, good quality, easy to handle and transport, goes from 5-8' step ladder. Love it

[Brian E. Kelly]

Originally Posted by jpope

I use the Xtend & Climb for everything. My Little Giant ladders rarely come out of the truck.

Ditto.

I have considered a smaller one as well for inside only, or when I need two ladders.