just got mine in the mail yesterday. nice latter. A bit short but will be good in a pinch. Do not think I needed the taller one.
This is a very safe ladder to own and use.
And Not Too Heavy! They are Safe!
On more than one occasion I have been working in a persons house and when I stated, Be right back I have to go get my ladder, sometimes they would reply, “I have one right here you can use.” After taking a look at the “Light-Weight” and dangerously flimsy thing they called a ladder I would (without insulting them) say, thanks but the company does not allow us to use other equipment so I have to use mine. So, ignore those that are saying this is a heavy ladder. AT 22.5 lbs, it is not! It is made to hold without folding, crashing, or otherwise malfunctioning up to 300 lbs. It is built more like an industrial use ladder and of course that is going to weigh in more than the flimsy deathtraps that many have in their house. Think about it some, if you are going to be getting yourself off the ground by several feet, the added safety more than out weighs the small amount of added weight of the ladder. I own another model that is 5’8" and it ways in about 5 lbs more. My 5’ 4" 110 lb wife manages it just fine. When we first got it she did say it weighed more than she thought it would. I asked her to fold it open and step up on it. She did and said, “yeah, I like this much better.” Heck, her pocket book probably ways as much as the ladder. lol Truthfully, a bag of groceries with canned goods in it could easily out weigh this ladder. So if you can get a heavy bag of groceries from your car to inside your home, you can manage this ladder. Anyway, this is an excellently made product that can get the job done and save you a trip to the emergency room at the same time. If you are using one of those thin 8 lb wonders, get rid of it before you get hurt and get something that is safe.
This is a good price on a very well made ladder that will last you for years. It is about $50 less than what I paid for mine but as I said, mine is one model and size up from this. After owning and using a “little giant” I can recommend them as reliable and safe. Recognize they are close to industrial strength and some extra weight should be expected. They do weigh more than their cheaply made and dangerous counterparts. So a true statement would be, they weigh more than commonly found cheap ladders but are far safer and while they do have some heft, they are very manageable.
I would buy again in a heartbeat
I just happened to surf from this woot deal to this recall http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13063.html
(different company, similar ladder)
I bought this ladder from the local big box store a couple of months ago. Used it to hang our Xmas lights and was very happy withit. Well worth the price. A great gift.
I have a great fear of heights but there was no wobble at all at the top of this ladder thus easing my fears.
I want to get the taller one the next time, for hubby to use not me.
I saw this and then saw this recall!
Wing Enterprises Recalls Switch-it Stepladder/Stepstools
Wing Enterprises is recalling about 20,000 stepladder/stepstools because when extended, the inner side rails can separate from the outer side rails causing the user to fall.
The recall I saw had the same ladder photo.
I called the company because I thought this product could be folded out as an extension ladder and found out that it does not. It is only a well made step ladder (a-frame). 2 bad!
This is only $79.99 at the little giant outlet with free shipping…Now there’s a deal!
Link please?
EDIT:
Never mind I found the link and you are 100% correct. I verified the model, and $79.99 with no sales tax (except Utah) and Free Shipping.
http://www.littlegiantoutlet.com/boost-ladder.html
And like you said, “Now there’s a deal!”
Good work, I was just getting ready to pull lmgtfy.com on you.
Note that the outlet models may be refurbs or customer returns, though. Still seems like a good deal.