On Sat, 21 Nov 2020 01:54:08 -0800 (PST), George Miles
wrote:

A ladder is the most dangerous DIY tool I have,

They certainly can be, like many things in fact if you aren't careful
and respect them.

I'd get a normal ladder
where all the parts are visible

I agree there is some comfort in being able to see it all and why I
wouldn't buy a second hand telescopic one.

and build a special storage area for it

And that's the thing ...

[george]

ps time i got my ladders indoors for the winter mehthinks

I have one boat on the landing so there is no room for the ladders.
;-)

Cheers, T i m