Step Ladders

[rgilfert]

Thanks everyone for your input!! I decided on buying a Little Giant Xtreme model 26 and I'm very excited about it (Yes, I know, I really need to get a life). The downsides are that it is heavy (58 lbs) and is wicked expensive (just over $500) but it does absolutely everything that I want of a ladder ( extension ladder from 13' to 23', step ladder from 6' to 11') plus it has a myriad of adjustments to enable set up on stairs and to use with scaffolding. I purchased the option for the ratcheting leveler legs which will be extremely handy/helpful on the island. I purchased the ladder directly from Little Giant and obtained free shipping plus they have a limited time offer to include their tool workstation and painting platform free of charge. To be honest, I never thought that I'd ever buy anything other than a Werner.

[fatlazyless]

Ok...let's make a comparison of ladders here... the Gilford Wal-Mart sells a Cosco 17' multi-position ladder for 149-dollars, which weighs about 40-lbs, and the sticker on the ladder calls it the world's greatest ladder. It looks and feels like a quality made ladder, too. It is the most expensive ladder at the Gilford Wal-Mart by about 50-dollars.

So, what do I get with your $500+ multi-position, that I do not get with this $149 multi-position?

[rgilfert]

Ha, I guess the answer would be ..... = ..... ripped off for $350 clams (but I would have 18 lbs more aluminum (@ almost $19.50/lb))!

[SIKSUKR]

Originally Posted by fatlazyless

Ok...let's make a comparison of ladders here... the Gilford Wal-Mart sells a Cosco 17' multi-position ladder for 149-dollars, which weighs about 40-lbs, and the sticker on the ladder calls it the world's greatest ladder. It looks and feels like a quality made ladder, too. It is the most expensive ladder at the Gilford Wal-Mart by about 50-dollars.

So, what do I get with your $500+ multi-position, that I do not get with this $149 multi-position?

As usual you paint a distorted comparison.The same comparable LG ladder would be the Classic 17 and would cost $219.

[codeman671]

Originally Posted by rgilfert

Thanks everyone for your input!! I decided on buying a Little Giant Xtreme model 26 and I'm very excited about it (Yes, I know, I really need to get a life). The downsides are that it is heavy (58 lbs) and is wicked expensive (just over $500) but it does absolutely everything that I want of a ladder ( extension ladder from 13' to 23', step ladder from 6' to 11') plus it has a myriad of adjustments to enable set up on stairs and to use with scaffolding. I purchased the option for the ratcheting leveler legs which will be extremely handy/helpful on the island. I purchased the ladder directly from Little Giant and obtained free shipping plus they have a limited time offer to include their tool workstation and painting platform free of charge. To be honest, I never thought that I'd ever buy anything other than a Werner.

Other than the weight you will like it. Just watch your hands when you are releasing it from an extended position if handling it alone. It can come down like a guillotine.

[upthesaukee]

Originally Posted by codeman671

Other than the weight you will like it. Just watch your hands when you are releasing it from an extended position if handling it alone. It can come down like a guillotine.

an 8 fingered carpenter!!!!!

I took a chunk of skin off my hand last year lowering just a regular step ladder. I can imagine what those heavier ladders can do to a hand if they come slamming down. Ouch wouldn't cover it.

[BroadHopper]

Just advertised the $419 MSRP Little Giant for $199

[SIKSUKR]

Got a link? I can't find it.

[BroadHopper]

https://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-lit...ti-use-ladders

[SIKSUKR]

Not sure where Groupon comes up with that value savings.On LG's website these 2 ladders sell for $230 and $260.Still a savings of $60 which is pretty good.FYI these ladders are the Alta one which have a lower load rating of 250# vs 300 on the others models.Couldnt see if there was shipping charge which would offset some of those savings.

[dpg]

Originally Posted by BroadHopper

Just advertised the $419 MSRP Little Giant for $199

Nice!! Where can I find that? Wonder if that's the newest, "lighter" version?

[rgilfert]

Originally Posted by codeman671

Other than the weight you will like it.

My new ladder finally arrived today and I spent some quality time playing with it. Seems to be extremely high quality and has unquestionable versatility ....but at 58 lbs it really IS heavy. I hope that I can carry it up from my boat to the cottage (just kidding). I think that I'm going to love it!