Woot.com has the Little Giant 15 Foot Ladder System for $130 + $5 shipping = $135 shipped. Multiple configurations, including A-frame, extension, 90-degree access and six different scaffolding positions and is rated to hold up to 250 lbs. [Compare]
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#1
BenBargains - Posted 1:42 pm PDT 08/28/09 (751 Posts)
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dondino - Posted 1:49 pm PDT 08/28/09 (48 Posts)
"up to 250 lbs."? I'm out.
#3
TyBauz - Posted 2:00 pm PDT 08/28/09 (235 Posts)
The only way this ladder could be any lighter is if it was not safe and couldn't support 250LBS. I bought this ladder and love it. There's not a single other ladder out there that has the superior qualities and functionality this one has. $135 shipped is a fantastic deal. Even Costco charges $199 plus tax.
#1 needs to bulk up a little more & gain some muscle so lifting this ladder isn't so strenuous.
#2 - Sounds like you should hit the treadmill so this can support your weight!
#1 needs to bulk up a little more & gain some muscle so lifting this ladder isn't so strenuous.
#2 - Sounds like you should hit the treadmill so this can support your weight!
#4
btc909 - Posted 2:07 pm PDT 08/28/09 (1105 Posts)
This ladder can probably easily hold more than 250 lb. but someone over 250 lb. on the highest safest step falling to the ground can really hurt themselves because of their body weight.
I own one as well. It doesn't twist on you like a typical Werner ladder will.
I own one as well. It doesn't twist on you like a typical Werner ladder will.
#5
frankl45 - Posted 2:37 pm PDT 08/28/09 (649 Posts)
Fat Bastard needs 2 of these
#6
mendaliv - Posted 3:35 pm PDT 08/28/09 (326 Posts)
#4, having some increased body weight isn't going to make a big difference if you fall off this sucker. It's still going to hurt, and it may injure you, no matter how much you weigh.
Furthermore, keep in mind that this isn't going to snap if you step on it weighing 251 lbs. Little Giant's engineers, like any other intelligent engineers, just set the bar extra-low because of factors that won't be a problem for 95% of users. That the ladder's 85 years old and heavily corroded, for example.
They'd deliberately understate the actual limit even if that weren't a concern. What happens if the ladder says "350 lb. limit"? You'll get a nominally-335 lb. man who climbs it, wearing 10 lbs. of clothing/boots, 5 lbs. of extra food and water in his gut (since he weighs himself nude and in the morning for a confidence booster), 15 lbs. of equipment in his pockets and around his belt, carrying a 50 lb. sack of cement mix. It'll buckle, he'll sue, and if he doesn't win (probably would in California), he'll get a damn big settlement.
Furthermore, keep in mind that this isn't going to snap if you step on it weighing 251 lbs. Little Giant's engineers, like any other intelligent engineers, just set the bar extra-low because of factors that won't be a problem for 95% of users. That the ladder's 85 years old and heavily corroded, for example.
They'd deliberately understate the actual limit even if that weren't a concern. What happens if the ladder says "350 lb. limit"? You'll get a nominally-335 lb. man who climbs it, wearing 10 lbs. of clothing/boots, 5 lbs. of extra food and water in his gut (since he weighs himself nude and in the morning for a confidence booster), 15 lbs. of equipment in his pockets and around his belt, carrying a 50 lb. sack of cement mix. It'll buckle, he'll sue, and if he doesn't win (probably would in California), he'll get a damn big settlement.
#7
heyd - Posted 5:14 pm PDT 08/28/09 (286 Posts)
I have the 1a, and its great. If its too heavy for you, then u shouldn't be climbing ANY ladder.
#8
spatchcock - Posted 5:41 pm PDT 08/28/09 (38 Posts)
#9
unfredly - Posted 5:45 pm PDT 08/28/09 (16 Posts)
I'm in for one. This is basically half the price from Little Giant themselves.
#10
Same_Guy - Posted 6:18 pm PDT 08/28/09 (106 Posts)
I have the Model 26 Pro and love it. If someone needs a ladder, or think they will need a ladder in their future, and this height will work for you, then this is a great deal.
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gassyjoe - Posted 6:39 pm PDT 08/28/09 (1239 Posts)
#12
xrxtech - Posted 7:20 pm PDT 08/28/09 (92 Posts)
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obryan - Posted 8:24 pm PDT 08/28/09 (154 Posts)
I have the werner knockoff of this that I bought at costco. It is a great ladder, but it is heavy. These multiladders are extremely stable and versatile, but they are heavier than standard step ladders.
My ladder is the best ladder I have ever owned, but the little giant is even better.
My ladder is the best ladder I have ever owned, but the little giant is even better.
#14
goyacc - Posted 9:47 pm PDT 08/28/09 (68 Posts)
you don't need ladder to slim down
#15
mattropolis - Posted 12:11 am PDT 08/29/09 (232 Posts)
#16
HeeHaw - Posted 7:00 am PDT 08/29/09 (293 Posts)
#17
riredale - Posted 8:15 pm PDT 08/30/09 (164 Posts)
I have read that about one-fourth to one-third of the sale price goes to pay liability insurance. Lawyers have collected all sorts of money from ladder manufacturers for accidents where they had no liability--just because they were the "deep pockets" of the parties involved.
I have one of the Costco ladders, bought 2 years ago, and that ladder was very heavy. Wish I had bought this one.
I have one of the Costco ladders, bought 2 years ago, and that ladder was very heavy. Wish I had bought this one.






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