little giant ladders

handyman · Post by **handyman** » Wed May 16, 2007 7:14 am

http://www.ladders-online.com/acatalog/ ... dders.html

I have had the 5 rung version for 2 years now. Superb stuff, highly recommended. Extremely stable in use. Use them almost every day. Watch the video on link above.

One thing to watch is you get fake versions of these ladders at markets etc. They are really poor quality, and the center hinge on them are just dangerous.

You get what you pay for with these.

milly18 · Post by **milly18** » Wed Jun 27, 2007 11:29 am

I have always wanted a little giant, just can't see paying that kind of price yet. It would come in hand having to paint the walls over the stairs. I would say the wall is about 14 ft tall.

handyman · Post by **handyman** » Wed Jun 27, 2007 11:55 am

i use them almost every day. Well worth the money. I think most would think they are a bit of a gimmick (and costly), till you see the weight loading spec and quality, and multi uses of them.

Neggy · Post by **Neggy** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 5:19 pm

Just had a pair of these arrive today, after a quick inspection I hopefully won't need to buy ladders again in this lifetime!

Cheapest I could find them was from best direct

http://www.bestdirect.tv/product.asp?pf_id=BDA07177W& arrived in a few days after ordering.

handyman · Post by **handyman** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 5:24 pm

what size did you get 4,5 or 6 rung?

and what do you think of the wheels on it? This is a new thing thats not on my ones

Neggy · Post by **Neggy** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 9:03 am

I got the four rung version, I would say it's the perfect size for DIY, I shouldn't have any problem reaching anything in or on my house that I will be meddling with.

The wheels work well, you have to have the ladder on quite an incline before they touch the ground though but you would expect this for safety.

I got a work platform as well, it's very comfortable.

Been up in the loft of our new house for the first time tonight, they were rock solid.

I hadn't heard of these until I read your comments on here, so thanks for the tip!

handyman · Post by **handyman** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 9:16 am

do the wheels 'glide' ? Just asking as i also have a little giant jumbo step, and the wheels just kind of scrape along the ground........i think this may be due to lack of weight over the wheels, plus wheels are moulded plastic, and not rubber for grip

Neggy · Post by **Neggy** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 9:07 pm

The wheels glide well, I've tried them on tiles and carpet. They are made from that semi soft plastic that feels rubbery. The ladders are plenty heavy enough to stop them dragging.

handyman · Post by **handyman** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 8:11 am

good, glad to hear they have done them correctly

the jumbo steps dont have enough weight behind them and are hard plastic..........almost useless.

muggles12345 · Post by **muggles12345** » Thu Jul 02, 2009 9:47 pm

Look like great ladders. When I've got a spare £250 burning a hole in my pocket I'll probably buy a 6-tread Pro. Lifetime warranty on the Pro versions...now that's something I like

Could turn out to be quite a bargain long-term

python · Post by **python** » Thu Jul 02, 2009 10:09 pm

didn't read the thread, it's useless.

start one thread for little ladders, and another for giant ladders, then i'll read it.

sure others feel the same.

muggles12345 · Post by **muggles12345** » Thu Jul 02, 2009 10:26 pm

python wrote:didn't read the thread, it's useless.

start one thread for little ladders, and another for giant ladders, then i'll read it.

sure others feel the same.

Not at all, others have realised that Little Giant are a brand and we are talking about one thing

python · Post by **python** » Thu Jul 02, 2009 10:49 pm

are you mental?

I only ask because my post was a joke, and yours was 18 months late.

muggles12345 · Post by **muggles12345** » Thu Jul 02, 2009 10:51 pm

Wasn't sure whether you were joking or not tbh...and hadn't realised my post was that late, I replied off the first page and it didn't occur to me that it might be out of date, this must be a really quiet forum

python · Post by **python** » Thu Jul 02, 2009 10:54 pm

I'm only messing around :)

it's great to have people that want to contribute, please don't let my p*ssing around put you off.