I researched the heck out of these ladders before i decided which to buy. The consensus out there is that little giant is overpriced and Werner etc are just as good. Now that I've had this ladder for several months, if it got stolen tomorrow I would immediately order the exact same one without the slightest hesitation. I would not even consider the Werner or any others, even at half the price. The reason? The latches and hinges! Absolutely worth the extra money, omg! It makes it so much easier to work with.
Comparisons aside, I freakin' LOVE this ladder. I bought the 5 step 22ft version despite many qualms about extra weight, and I'm glad I did. Honestly this ladder is not difficult to handle. I'm a 5'7" 155lb out of shape nerd who by no means handles these things all the time - but I find it easier to handle than a normal 6ft fiberglass ladder. It's shorter than a normal 6ft ladder, which makes it easier to maneuver without hitting the tops of door frames and turning it around tight corners. As far as picking it up, just bend down slightly and put your arm through whichever step it's near so that your shoulder bears the entire weight and your arms are just to guide it, then lift slightly with your legs and you're off! I can carry it around that for 10 minutes straight without problem. Once it's set up, to move it just stand underneath it and put a hand on each side then lift, walk it to where it needs to be - easy! The extra weight, of the ladder in general as well as with the 22ft over the 17ft version, has not been nearly the issue I worried it would be.
Another huge benefit of this ladder is stability. Omg it's stable. This has revolutionized my laddering - I regularly make stretches on this that would be suicidal on a normal ladder, but feel totally fine on this - and I don't like heights either mind you.
All in all this is one of those purchases I've made that just FEEL so good because even with doubts despite all the research it's turned out to be completely justified and totally worth it! If you're buying a ladder, seriously just get this. If you really can't afford it then get the Werner at least, but if you can eat hot dogs for the last week of the month or whatever to stretch the budget and afford this, I'd do it again.
| Item weight | 20.3 Kilograms |
|---|---|
| Specification met | OSHA, ANSI |
| Batteries Required | No |
| Included Components | Dual Ratchet Levelers, Tip and Glide Wheels, Trestle Brackets |
