I am looking to purchase a ladder in the near future just to have around the house for various jobs. I've got a 6' step ladder, however I am looking for one that is more versatile, longer, and one that folds up so I can take it in my car if I need to. I am currently looking at this one. Does anyone happen to have that one? Any other recommendations you guys might have?

 

Hey Shane, my opinion comes from the earlier years working as an electrician & working off of ladders.
JMO - but I would never use one of those multi function ladders.
The more heavy duty the better.

Someone who has used them may be able to comment otherwise
Also depends on what height you need.
Always select a ladder that goes about 1/3 higher than you need.
You should never be working near the top.

 

Thanks for your input Ian. So you wouldn't use one of these even for light indoor/outdoor use? Is says it's rated for 250lbs, and I am only 157lbs, so I figured this would be heavy duty enough.

 

TBH - I've never really looked at them.... but anything that hinges in the middle....
I'm sure some are better than others though.

Personaly, I've always used normal step or extension type ladders.

 

I guess one of the reasons why I was thinking of getting one that folds up instead of an extension ladder is because one of the things I plan on doing soon is painting the ceiling in my foyer. The ceiling in my foyer is higher than in the rest of the house and my step ladder won't cut it. It would be difficult getting an extension through the house. Thanks again for your expertise, much appreciated.

 

The ladder I like the best is my 7" fiberglass ladder....heavy but always stable
regardless of where I use it. My other ladder is Alumimun, not as stable cause
I crashed off of it last summer into a tree. Getting on and off while painting,
it walked off the entry walk in front of my house throwing me into a tree....
my fault because I wasn't paying attention....still I'll never use it again outside!

 

^+1 on the fg step ladders very stable

 

Shane, don't buy this one..
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You get what you pay for!


I have the 22' Little Giant Type 1A (300lb capacity).

It's a bit heavier than some of the lightweight ladders, but very stable and there are some great accessories available that increase versatility/safety.

I believe all the others are copies of the Little Giant.

They also have lighter Type 1 and heavier type 1AA.

Little Giant Ladders

 

hahaha..... LMAO.

 

LMAO Tito. I'll stay away from that one.

 

I have one of those Little Giant types from Costco. TONS better than the flimsy ladders I had before. Especially when using them on steps. One side low/one side high ftw.

 

I bought one last summer, but I wasn't worried about carrying it around in the car. I just bought a 24' aluminum extension ladder (Gr 2) from Home Depot when it was on sale. It's one of a number of things I've had to start buying for myself before my neighbour buddy moves to Halifax and takes all his stuff that I've been borrowing with him. Selfish bastard.

 

I echo what Ian says about ladders. It's not an area to get something cheaper or flimsy and you don't want it at max extension. I wouldn't be at all comfortable on that folding one shown.

I've got an adjustable 6' step ladder and a 28' extension ladder that are aluminum and pretty decent.

 

LOL, I hope he's moving to Dartmouth and close to me.