Xtend & Climb 785P+ 15 1/2 Ft Professional Series Heavy-Duty Double Over-Molded Feet Angled Thumb Release True Telescoping Technology Adjustable Ladder

I bought this ladder to specifically paint the inside of a two-story interior stairwell. I needed something I could maneuver in the limited space. I also wanted to purchase a quality product that wasn’t flimsy. I don’t like heights to begin with and having a ladder bounce while I’m on it makes it worse. This is good quality. It’s not for sissy’s however. For reference, I’m a small build female over 50, and average strength. When fully extending all the rungs of the ladder you have to have enough strength to push 30+ lbs straight up over your head into the air. Plus maintain control of the ladder fully extended. I could manage it, but was at the top of my range. This is not meant to be a negative. Just an fyi to smaller people. There are videos on YouTube you can watch which I felt were helpful. Read the comments on those videos and learn more sometimes than the video itself. I learned from the comments how to collapse the ladder easier than the instructions. Sometimes YouTubers don’t always have it right. I can see where people would have trouble fully collapsing the ladder if I didn’t read the comments. My hands are also smaller, so pushing the release levers were a little tricky too. But I experience this with many tools as they are manufactured for large men’s hands. This ladder is so much easier to transport and store. I will be buying the storage bag for it. It is a keeper for sure. It won’t replace all my ladders, but for those special occasions it is worth it.

You know that loose skin at your elbows? You know, that wad of flesh you can squeeze as hard as you want but it doesn't hurt? Turns out, the skin over your knuckles works just like that! How do I know, you ask? I know, because 10 minutes after this ladder arrived, i had the knuckle skin of my right hand trapped between the collapsed 2nd and 3rd rung. With the weight of all the rungs above that pinning me to the ladder. My wife still laughs about me calling her over to help release me from my predicament.Don't get me wrong. This ladder is great. Very sturdy. I used it this weekend all around a 12.5' tall class A rv. Used short pool noodle lengths to cover the rails where it contacted the RV roof radius areas. The extend & xlimb allowed me to bypass the lousy built-in ladder on the back of the rv. Though heavy, it's small enough to fit in the rv for travel.A termite inspector on a home visit recently commented he has had the same ladder for years and it's still going strong. He suggested always making sure each level "clicks" into place, as well as ensuring the ladder is at a mild angle so the feet don't slide.In closing: respect the ladder, and the weight of those rungs as it collapses one rung at a time. It is 100% controllable, but if your attention wanders while collapsing the ladder, you might find yourself in a sudden surprise pinch/pinned situation like me!Hope this helps someone decide!

I love this ladder. I love how versatile it is in that I can extend from the top, leave some steps together, and if needed, extend from the bottom as well. The only problem I have is that the very last bottom step is extremely hard to close. Both my adult sons helped me and we had very few successful attempts at closing it. We actually have to lie down the ladder, push on the tabs and close it. It does not work if the ladder is standing. We tried releasing the pressure a bit by lifting while pushing on the tabs, but no luck. And it was almost always a 2 person job (I am female, 110 lbs), but even my adult sons had extreme trouble with it. So when I'm by myself, I have to lie it down in order to close it, so I try to avoid opening the last step. This is not always an option, since some of the roofs I inspect require the full extension. But other than that it is a great ladder.

I have been using the ladder now for about 3 weeks and it is very easy to carry around the outside of my home. It is also very easy to go up and down. Most important - I feel comfortable on it.

This is the third set I’ve had of this brand. I’ve tried other brands, but this one feels good. When you extend it, it slides and clicks into place with confidence. It just feels safe. This in my opinion is the best on the market. You’ll spend a little more, but it really is worth it.

Light weight and easy to use ladder. Does not damage walls it leans agains.

Light weight and easy stored, but I did not realize it was made in China and it is pretty flimsy just extended to 12'. Wish I had bought the heavier duty one rated at 300 lbs, and I am under 200 lbs

Extends and retracts easily. Feels safe when fully extended. Bought it to use on my motor home which has no roof ladder. May cost more, but worth it.