My husband is 71 and every time he get on his old aluminum ladder I get scared he will fall. Our ceiling are 12" Can you tell me how stable this is?
992867
this ladder is very stable, more so than a standard extension ladder. But it is also heaver than a standard ladder. I like mine a lot, and gave my 3 sons this as a Christmas gift.
992868
I am 67 years old, in very good physical shape and use my ladder often. I am very comfortable on the ladder up to the second step from the top. It is the most sturdy, stable and versatile ladder that I have ever used. I have had mine for a couple of years and have since bought one for my son-in-law. Mine is a Little Giant Xtreme, and I highly recommend purchasing that model over the others. It has several advantages. I would also add the optional dual ratchet leveler options.
992869
This is a very stable ladder. I would not be afraid of it tipping at all. Follow all directions enclosed for safety and watch the DVD. I would highly recommend it ! Hope this helps you out.
992870
No more then it weigh it very stable. If he feel at 71 he Need to be on a ladder I would say it worth the try
992871
I asked my husband because he uses it for work, and he said it is very stable.
992872
I am terrified of heights and don't trust ladders. This one is VERY stable and I've used mine several times
2054719
You are 34" off the ground at the top step so 9' ceilings should be fine for almost all users. 8' or less could be an issue.
1573096
Hi Not really sure- but, if you are over 300 lbs I would suggest not going up any ladder just to be on the safe side
1501211
I love it, but I do not have to worry about tipping over. It is stable for me, but truth be told, I could tip it very easily. It is not very wide. And it is not very heavy. For someone elderly, you might want to get a bigger heavier model. Or, if you could attach this to a heavy base with 4 U bolts.
680743
The ladder is well made, but of fairly light material. I'm a good sized guy at 250 and it holds up well but I'm not sure you would want to put a lot of traffic on it. Good luck.
1851793
Family members weighting about 220 lbs. have had no problem with any instability-type issues because of user weight. The ladder seems to have very solid construction.
1554334
Ceilings are standard. My 19 year old sleeps on it and loves it. It is not wobbly. Made with thick steel. But as far as earthquakes. .. I've never been in one so I wouldn't know.
861113
Your ladder should be at least two feet taller than the garage when set up.12.5 will be two short.but it is a nice ladder.
296891
My husband and I are in our late 60's and we use ours to get to and from shore when anchored out. We have found it stable in climbing to it from our 19 foot old Glasply and the reverse. Have not used it when really windy.
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It might not be stable enough. You lose some length by putting it an angle rather verticle straight up. Osha requires an extra 3 feet above the rest point on top. 12 ft cealing might just be too tall for it. In a pinch you could getaway with it not for regular use like that.
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Sharon, I believe you would need 4 step or higher ladder. I'm 67 and enjoy the ladder. It is a well-built ladder and therefore weighs more than a less well-built ladder. I suggest contacting Little Giant Ladder company for more specific technical information and guidance. Little Giant Ladder also has excellent specifications on their website. Although not a specific answer, I hope my response is helpful. Stay warm and safe!
588130
I think the problem would be that the ladder is not really secured only the hooks are holding over the gunwale. I think the ladder can support the weight, it's a question of it being stable at the weight. Hope that helps a little
2016175
This is my 1st Little Giant and it spans the range between cheaper "standard" 6 and 8 footers. But it is SO much more stable, I would sure trust it more than the others. I have indeed stood on the top of regular step ladders but they too recommend against that. True, with this particular Little Giant it won't even allow you to do that so has less reach than the top of an 8-footer. If that affects your choice...you probably should be buying a 10 or 12 foot stepladder!
618677
Safety is a big concern for me. Being someone who used to work on ladders near electricity for a living, I would never advise using an aluminum ladder for any electrical work.
850339
Our proform 1110 E is in our basement. The ceiling in 7' 6" and I am 6' 3" with my shoes on. I have to keep the incline at 0 in order to keep about 1" of clearance for my head. When the incline is all the way up (20), my head hits if I stand tall. If I lean forward (as you would if you were walking or running up hill), I'm ok, but it's a bit uncomfortable. If our basement ceilings were a full 8' tall I'd be fine. If you're under 6' tall, you'll probably be fine too. My wife is only 5' tall so it isn't an issue for her at all. :-D
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I bought this unit because it has 6 legs. It is very stable. I have no problem recommending this product. I have RA and at 65 years old falling is not a small consideration, so I had the same question before I purchased mine. I am very pleased with it.
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No its not. I too am 6' tall and have ceilings about 12' and own an 8 ft. Cosco ladder. It is too small to give you a stable base to change lightbulbs. You can do it but it is scary. There is another German ladder company that escapes me at the moment that make a lightweight ladder similar to Cosco and it also is cheaper, you can get a model of it that will do the job. I don't remember the manufacturer's name but if you care to send me your email I will be home on the 29th of January and will check it out and email to you. PTLFA@AOL.COM