Hey guys, so I’m in the market to buy a ladder I would rather buy an extension ladder but I’m working out of a car right now , so that’s not the most practical. So what’s my next best option a little giant that can be used as a step ladder or an extension or should I get stackable ladders? From people who have or have used both what are the pros and cons, which are more stable,etc stability and lack of wobbleing is more important to me than weight of ladder. (I’m a bigger guy if that makes a difference)
How high do you need to go? Get that ladder.
How much weight can it handle? Get that ladder.
Transport it with a sedan on a roof rack. Get a roof rack too.
I have the Werner Multi Position. Same as Little Giant but more heavy. Buy a stabilizer with what ever you get. Those things are awesome, it’s saved my life a few times.
I started with a LG and an extension ladder. Got sectionals and hated them. Forced myself to learn to use them and now I swear by them. Completely leave my LG at home and the extension rarely comes off the truck. Has really cut my time down as they are so versatile.
Sectionals are not beginner-friendly. They are also expensive. Very expensive. You might be better off with the LG to begin. It is a great quality ladder. Most solid A-frame I’ve ever used. Flexes a ton as an extension ladder, which takes some getting used to. It’s very heavy, but i managed mine just fine and I’m extremely skinny. If you’re not gonna have an extension ladder then you should get the biggest size you can. It’ll be a monster though.
I’m not a fan of sectionals, but hey, they do have their place and they are useful. If you love them, that’s cool. If you hate them that’s cool too. I don’t really care one way or the other, it’s just another tool to me.
But my ongoing joke is that I’ll find 6 different ways to clean something so I don’t have to use sectionals. If you’re a heavier/bigger guy, those sectionals bounce like nobody’s bidness. Oh, and the round rungs will tear your feet up unless you wear proper foot gear.
Because of the versatility I think I would rather the LG. However I’m a little nervous from everything I’ve been reading and some videos I have watched.Granted they were like 10 years old and I’m sure the ladders improved a lot since than. In the videos people have said as an A- frame ladder there great as an extension ladder ( the way ide be useing it most) they are junk they wobble a lot and the wobbling at the joint can cause the feet to slip out. Now one video I watched the gentleman was actually sueing LG due to a fall he claims the ladder slips out from him due to movement st the joints.
From the people who use them or have used them are they safe as an extension ladder? Is there any truth to his guys claims?
An extension ladder with proper swivel feet (the kind that can flip up and dig into soft soil) will be safer than an LG. Install a set of LeveLoks and you’ll be golden.
Plus ∞ on the recommendation of getting a roof rack. I worked out of sedans for my first five years, and have always used a roof rack. Unless you drive a convertible or two door coupe, a decent roof rack should allow you to carry at least a 24’ extension, and usually longer if you use common sense. I carried a 28’er on my Camry on a fairly regular basis (I could also fit my 17’ LG knockoff next to it)
I own the “revolution” model, which i feel is built better than the others and is easier to use. It does flex a bit as you step on certain points. Nevertheless, i question the guy’s claim. Imo, not knowing any of the facts of course, I’d say the ladder was improperly set to begin with and he was rough on it. With ladders, regardless of which you choose, there simply are no guarantees. You just have to be careful and use your head at all times. I check my ladder every time i ascend. I pull it off the surface while I’m on the first rung to see where it lands. As i get a bit higher and am still at a safe height sometimes i try to wobble it a little to see how it reacts. I stay very aware of any odd feel to it or any movement. And I’m very aware of my center of gravity. Despite this, i still know that my safety is not guaranteed.
Extension ladders have their own pitfalls as do stack ladders. But from my experience i feel i could in good conscience recommend a little giant any day.
*The only kind of ladder i wouldn’t touch is a telescoping ladder. Maybe it’s not true, but I’ve heard those frequently fail, which is not cool.
There nothing wrong with a good set of roof racks ( Thule or Yakima) with a extension and step ladder on top … My son is a bigger guy ,he’s also in the business and sectionals definitely don’t suit him well😉. Steel core locking straps are awesome to keep things from getting stolen.
Werner multi position is amazing man. I’ve got the 17 ft and the 26 ft. Honestly you can get away with just having the 17 for window cleaning of your good with pole work in high spots, I rarely pull out the 26 but it’s nice to have the option. The 17 fully collapsed is like 4 ft tall (fits in a back seat) it’ll get the job done for sure. I think they are only like 130 at lowes or Home Depot. Check em out man they are pretty cool.
