Thank you, Andy, and all others who responded with comments about the two
ladders. Can't speak for others here, but I'm athinkin' my mind's
decided. I've been thinking strongly about it since seeing it
demonstrated at a home show four or five years ago. I have a 20-ft
extension ladder that can be sold to help pay for it; wish I'd know about
the LG when I bought that one which was replacing one that was stolen
which replaced one that was damaged by a friend who borrowed it. Had as
much into those three ladders as a LG would have cost then!
The orchard ladder bought last summer will stay as that is a unique
application type thing. In fact, it was the orchard ladder we used to
repair the rain gutter since we couldn't lean the extension ladder against
what we were securing. That drove home even more the need for the type of
thing the LG does. The women in my family are long-lived and generally
healthy up until the last few years, so I probably have at least 30 more
years so want the ladder to last as long. <g>
Thanks again.
Glenna
==================
[email protected] writes:
>Glenna,
>
>I have the Little Giant no-longer-in-production, Type II-23 . At the
>time I was shopping for a 12 foot A-frame and an extension ladder. At
>The Woodworking Show I watch the Little Giant demo and was immediately
>sold on it. Ordered and took delivery a few weeks later. This was in
>1999.
>
>Probably the only ladder I will ever need or own. Does everything as
>advertised, WELL!.
>
>I have one work platform and the wall standoff. Probably going to
>order the leg leveler soon.
>
>The ladder is very well constructed, solid and sturdy. The only issue
>is the weight. I can handle it easily, but my 5'0" wife has trouble
>carrying it up stairs.
>
>I have looked at the knock-offs and there is no comparison. The Little
>Giant has superior construction. The company is located in Utah and I
>believe manufactures there as well.
>
>Only one choice ladder for me -- Little Giant.
>
>PS. At one time they also sold aluminum snow shoes....wonder what
>happend to those?
>
>Andy
>NW NJ
>
If my memory is correct, my Little Giant is already over thirty years old.
Love it. It supports my 300 pounds without a whimper. One of these days I
need to take the update kit I've had for a 'more than a couple of years' and
replace the old bar style hinge release with the round knob style now in
production.
My neighbors love the Little Giant as much as I do.
Jack
--
Learn from the mistakes of others. Trust me, you can't live long enough to
make them all yourself. I've tried!!
"Glenna Rose" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Thank you, Andy, and all others who responded with comments about the two
> ladders. Can't speak for others here, but I'm athinkin' my mind's
> decided. I've been thinking strongly about it since seeing it
> demonstrated at a home show four or five years ago. I have a 20-ft
> extension ladder that can be sold to help pay for it; wish I'd know about
> the LG when I bought that one which was replacing one that was stolen
> which replaced one that was damaged by a friend who borrowed it. Had as
> much into those three ladders as a LG would have cost then!
>
> The orchard ladder bought last summer will stay as that is a unique
> application type thing. In fact, it was the orchard ladder we used to
> repair the rain gutter since we couldn't lean the extension ladder against
> what we were securing. That drove home even more the need for the type of
> thing the LG does. The women in my family are long-lived and generally
> healthy up until the last few years, so I probably have at least 30 more
> years so want the ladder to last as long. <g>
>
> Thanks again.
>
> Glenna
>
> ==================
>
> [email protected] writes:
> >Glenna,
> >
> >I have the Little Giant no-longer-in-production, Type II-23 . At the
> >time I was shopping for a 12 foot A-frame and an extension ladder. At
> >The Woodworking Show I watch the Little Giant demo and was immediately
> >sold on it. Ordered and took delivery a few weeks later. This was in
> >1999.
> >
> >Probably the only ladder I will ever need or own. Does everything as
> >advertised, WELL!.
> >
> >I have one work platform and the wall standoff. Probably going to
> >order the leg leveler soon.
> >
> >The ladder is very well constructed, solid and sturdy. The only issue
> >is the weight. I can handle it easily, but my 5'0" wife has trouble
> >carrying it up stairs.
> >
> >I have looked at the knock-offs and there is no comparison. The Little
> >Giant has superior construction. The company is located in Utah and I
> >believe manufactures there as well.
> >
> >Only one choice ladder for me -- Little Giant.
> >
> >PS. At one time they also sold aluminum snow shoes....wonder what
> >happend to those?
> >
> >Andy
> >NW NJ
> >
>
>