"John Grabowski" wrote in message
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"Boden" wrote in message
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John Grabowski wrote:

"MiamiCuse" wrote in message
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I was at Target this weekend and they have this 12' tall collapsing
ladder by the brand "UP-UP". Very light and easy to carry. I extended
about 6 feet of it leaned it against a shelf and stepped on the first
rung trying to get a feel how sturdy it is and a store clerk came
running to me and asked me to step down as "it's not safe".

So there is no easy way to test out this ladder. It is easy to carry
which is a big plus and takes up hardly any space.

It's priced at $99.99 (or so I thought) but searching on Target's
website it's priced at $199.99...so it could be the price on the shelf
was mislabeled...I am not sure.

Anyone has any experience (good or bad) on these collapsable aluminum
ladders?



I have a 15' Extend and Climb brand. It is a little on the heavy side,
but very solid and sturdy. One thing is that you can't lean the
vertical tubes against anything as they could deform and screw up the
collapse function. You must lean a rung against a surface. Telesteps is
another brand which is cheaper. Take a look on Ebay.

Take a look at Little Giant ladders. I have a number of ladders, but
find that the Model 17 Little Giant is the most sturdy, and I believe
safest of the lot.

http://www.littlegiantladders.com/in...tle-giants.htm



I got one for stairs. I think it is the model 26. It is very sturdy.
Too heavy for everyday use though.

I have one like that I bought at Costco. Weighs a ton. Comes in handy when
you need a versatile ladder.

Olddog