Telesteps 1600EP Pro Series Wide Step Telescoping Ladder – 12.5 ft Height, 16 ft Reach | Type 1A 300 lb Rated | Aluminum Extension Ladder with 3.375” Rungs, One-Touch Retraction & Pivoting Feet

Ladder is easy to use, love it

This is my first real ladder purchase and it has done great things for me right out of the box. I'm an artist who doesn't wheel around in a contractor's truck - so I needed a reliable way to get access to wall heights that I could fit in the trunk of my car. I knew a telescopic ladder was the solution, and I even tried a couple smaller and cheaper units before finally settling on this one. (I have a buddy with a similar model and after seeing it in action I knew I had to take the plunge) I'm not very fond of heights, so I went with this model in particular for the wider steps - I just think I feel more secure with the extra contact points under my feet. Compared to others I have tried, I really do prefer it and this was the only ladder that I happened to come across with that feature which is really what sealed the deal. The downside of this is that it makes it a bit more uncomfortable to carry/handle with the protruding edges compared to the standard slim steps, but it's still very convenient considering. Additionally I found this thing very easy to use and operate - within a couple of minutes to go through the motions and understand the process I felt like a pro. It's a cinch to collapse this thing without a pinch, if you're doing it right. It feels very sturdy and overall it has definitely been doing everything that it's supposed to - I would highly recommend to anyone searching for a telescopic ladder of this nature, especially if you've got big feet or have to cling for your dear life every time you scale a wall.

ATTENTION FELLOW WEAKLINGS: This is a great ladder. I bought it for it's convenient use and easy storage. What I didn't pay attention to is how darn heavy the ladder is. And even though it's designed to collapse safely without pinching your fingers it still managed to slice my finger on first use. Beware the sharp edges behind each step. (how about fixing this). Be careful when setting this ladder up on area rugs. You cannot grab the ladder from the top. I have no idea how you're supposed to handle this telescoping to a height over your own height. Like I said, it's really heavy. You put one foot on the bottom step for stability, then pull up the ladder from the bottom rung. Try not to do this around anything breakable and put a large mattress behind you as you will be struggling to not fall. The bottom rubber caps make the ladder really sturdy. That's why it's really difficult to stash it because it doesn't slide.. at all. If you try to pick it up from the top it will start to expand but not move. Your arms have to be long enough to carry from the bottom. Best to find some rolley base to put the ladder on when storing. I don't use it around the house as much as I would like because it's difficult to manage. When I do use it I absolutely love it. In the future I will buy another smaller, lighter ladder for indoors and stow this ladder in the garage to replace the annoying ladders taking up space.

Bought for my husband for work, seems to do the job, seems to be safe and sturdy and durable.

This is an excellent ladder. There is a Youtube video by Telesteps which I highly recommend watching. It makes the directions much easier to follow. When fully extended, this ladder is flexible, so be prepared to feel it give some with your weight. The steps are nice and deep and feel very secure. I'm a short, not very strong little old lady and I recommend extending/collapsing it with a helper OR with it lying down if you want to extend it all the way. It is easy to extend 2/3rds or 3/4ths of the way upright on my own. As long as you remember to hold the vertical part and not a step when you close it, there is no danger of getting pinched. It is wonderful to be able to put it in the car and to carry it around by myself. I can put it in the wheelbarrow to easily move it to different areas of the yard! I only wish it had a way to lock it closed when collapsed for easier portability. You can't carry it without holding the entire area of collapsed steps under your arm. I am keeping it tied together with a strong cord so I can carry it upside down by the bottom step.

This ladder is very well constructed. It is easy to extend, and easy to retract. I purchased it because of other reviews elsewhere that pointed out the significant difference in the design of the pins (metal) compared to other similar ladders with plastic components. One does not want a ladder that might fail or not work properly. Each step must be rock solid to be climbing up on a roof and other high places. I have heard of friends with the less durable brands (Xtend) and having the ladder fail. For me - the relatively small extra price is well worth paying for the difference. The compactness of these telescoping ladders is amazing, making it easy to carry in the average automobile. You don't need a truck, much less a roof carrier. I am pleased with my purchase for our church. Telesteps 16' Type 1A Telescopic Ladder, Professional Line http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007FE8LKU/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00

I bought this to save space, as a replacement for my long ladder. It does the job. BUT, it is NOT as stable as a rigid ladder. This may already be obvious. But there us more give. I fell from near the top (about 4 feet from top) onto concrete and broke most of the bones on my right side. It twisted out from under me. So my message is that it does the job in extending and folding to a small form factor. But,, you can not use the same techniques you would use while on a normal rigid ladder. Be very careful about twisting. Having two strong people hold this ladder is a MUST.

My husband loved it! It works very well. Very light.