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Steve--

The next time that happens, set your receiver to the Spice Network.  The dish will heat up and give you good reception again.

Nita, he said they are unsafe.  That's about as good as any reason not to like a ladder.

I had one for less than six months of regular (not cat) claims adjusting and several of the moving parts gummed up on me and prevented me from collapsing it.  The last time I used it, it decided to collapse one rung height.  That was all the warning I needed.

I was curious, since I just invested in the ladder. Thanks

Both my daughter and I use them and love them.  They have limitations, and must be used with caution.

You must make sure that each rung locks in place, and be careful of pinched fingers when collapsing.

I don't trust them on a loose gravel surface, and they are limited in height.

But we've used them now for two years and never had either collapse or stick.  They are lightweight and easy to get in and out of a car.

Also, even though they are rated for 250lbs, I wouldn't trust them much over 200, which keeps chubby roofers and PA'a at bay!

My daughter swears they are a great distraction if you're in a scary neighborhood or one full of retirees who all want to talk to you.

She says you just whip out the ladder - they are all so fascinated with it that they leave you alone to get on with your work!

Best to all,

Betrock

Larry, thanks for the update and I will re-iterate my statment. The more mechanical features a ladder has, the more likely it can fail. I did not like the looks of the telesteps the first time I saw one. Too complicated and I felt it to be dangerous. After seeing a friend of mine fall from his collapsing, I was comfortable with my first impression of it. There have been too many collapses with this contraption. I would suggest that all users be very consceintious about using it and making sure it is secure prior to egress and digress. Your man was lucky he did not fall and break his back or neck. He was very lucky.

Of courst you have to be careful with Little Giant also, making sure all latches latch properly, prior to use, this includes the Jaws ladder. Just be certain iyour ladders are safe prior to climbing.

FYI, I was in Sam's Club or Costco (I can't remember which) and they had a 22' Little Giant for $300.

hello-

i'm the guy larry was referring to, hence the one hand typing w/ no caps. everything larry said is accurate. i was having problems getting the red latches to come completely out so i was very concientious about making sure that they were before climbing the ladder. once the ladder started collapsing there was no where to go but down. i got a temporary fix in nm and am now back in mi where i need to see a hand surgeon for extensive surgery to repair all my carpal bones that shattered. if not for my bud's and co-workers, larry and chuck i'd have been up s..t's creek. thanks guys.

I would be intererested to know if that incident was with a Telesteps or X-tend & climb. I understand that the Telesteps locks/unlocks all rungs @ once whereas the X-tend&climb you  lock/unlock each individually.

I use the X-tend & climb &damaged it the other day.  I had taken it up on a roof & went back to the eave, held it by the top rung & let it rip.  Something gave and now there are two rungs that will not lock.  It had gotten me on 4-500 roofs.  I am still using it @ its reduced height but have now ordered the new 15.5'.

Dan, we are all glad you were not hurt any worse than you were, however, wrist issues are not good. I would like to know which of the extend ladders you were using. I personally don't like any of them, as I feel they are dangerous due to so many locking and unlocking mechanisms.

We all hope you get back up to speed ASAP and wish for an uneventful recovery. If any of us can help, as others have done for you, just let us know.