Little Giant XE26

[John Dirks Jr]

It's a crazy contraption but gets the job done.

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[Jim Katen]

As long as the bottom of the ladder is secured in place, I don't see a problem.

[John Dirks Jr]

As long as the bottom of the ladder is secured in place, I don't see a problem.

Screwdrivers jammed between the deck slats.

[StevenT]

I have the same ladder and I don't like it at all. I find it difficult to open to full extension unless it's on the ground, and then it is a two man job to tilt it up. It's also difficult to adjust to lesser heights while standing. I much prefer a traditional extension ladder with a rope, that can be easily adjusted while standing.

Maybe I'm using it wrong. Did you extend yours in place or did you extend it and then tip it up?

[John Dirks Jr]

I open it up and carry to position, then extend as needed.

[John Kogel]

I open it up and carry to position, then extend as needed.

Yes that is the best way, but they can still be a brute to erect without tipping back on you and /or taking out a window.

My extension ladder did a dirty trick on me last week. When I started lowering it the rope jumped off the pulley and jammed. I was in a narrow fenced yard. So I had to lower a 26 foot ladder to the ground between a plum tree and a newish Volvo wagon. It felt like it would overbalance and the feet would kick out as I was bringing it down full length like that.

The LG with the heavy extension part on top would be worse. I would consider securing the feet with a bungy cord maybe.

[inspector57]

I have the same ladder and agree, it is a brute to raise when fully extended and impossible to extend the top section while standing. It does the job but I only bring it out when there is no other way! Once it is up it is stable but it is really a two person job to stand or lower.