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nolabama · 09-22-2008, 10:44 PM

so i got a fancy wing ladder

well let me tell you if you pull those pins on the side you better have your feet in the clear or the heavy end down - my right foot was not in the clear when this contraption came down - good news is big toe not broken bad news toenail should be in the trash can by tommorow

480sparky · 09-22-2008, 10:49 PM

What made you think that pulling the pins out would not prevent the rest of the ladder from sliding down? They do the same thing as the swivel-hooks on an extension ladder.

nolabama · 09-22-2008, 10:52 PM

no one ever said i was the sharpest stick - split second of carelessnes - unaware of were my body was - and most importantly not completely familiar with a new tool

TOOL_5150 · 09-23-2008, 01:06 AM

I sometimes use this ladder, it is a nice compact size. I know, I know... its aluminum - I dont use it for service change outs, so settle down.

~Matt

randomkiller · 09-23-2008, 06:40 AM

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no one ever said i was the sharpest stick - split second of carelessnes - unaware of were my body was - and most importantly not completely familiar with a new tool

Those are great ladders, especially on stairs and in occupied offices. BUT, they are very heavy. Sorry to hear about your foot.

slowforthecones · 01-28-2009, 05:32 AM

great ladder.. i have a alum one and I'm considering a m22 fiberglass version. What are you guys input in the m22 fiberglass little giant (a-frame & vertical ) vs. a similiar 20 ft. extension ladder or 16. a-frame fiberglass?

MechanicalDVR · 01-28-2009, 07:39 AM

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great ladder.. i have a alum one and I'm considering a m22 fiberglass version. What are you guys input in the m22 fiberglass little giant (a-frame & vertical ) vs. a similiar 20 ft. extension ladder or 16. a-frame fiberglass?

We have a few in the toolcrib and that's where they usually stay. Everyone complains about how heavy they are. I like them and think they fit the need for stairs and replacing several different height ladders when I am on a job that I can carry it on a cart.

te12co2w · 01-28-2009, 09:15 AM

Excellent ladder for working in stairwells and such where you need different heights on each side. Quite versatile also. I agree about the weight. Very heavy, and the fiberglass ones (for electrical work) are high dollar.

480sparky · 01-28-2009, 09:37 AM

I actually have two of these ladders.

A model 17.....

And a 21 Skyscraper....

Yea, I can hear everyone screaming about aluminum, but if the power is off, so what?

slowforthecones · 01-28-2009, 05:28 PM

I have a question about the skyscraper ladder...yes I know it's heavy but has owning that ladder paid for itself over the course of 5 jobs?

slowforthecones

Frasbee · 01-28-2009, 06:33 PM

That's what a protective (steel) toe is for.

480sparky · 01-28-2009, 07:31 PM

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I have a question about the skyscraper ladder...yes I know it's heavy but has owning that ladder paid for itself over the course of 5 jobs?

slowforthecones

It took 8, not five.

seo · 01-28-2009, 07:48 PM

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It took 8, not five.

480sparky do you like the skyscraper? And are the pricy?

slowforthecones · 01-28-2009, 08:42 PM

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It took 8, not five.

Maybe the labor rate between California and Iowa is differ. I ordered 2 new M22 fiberglass little giants today. Yeah pricey and heavy but very versatile. Looking at the price of a double sided step A-frame 12ft costs around $700 and this giant is a bargain at $500 shipped.

480sparky · 01-28-2009, 08:56 PM

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480sparky do you like the skyscraper? And are the pricy?

I paid $812 shipped for the 21-footer. I charge a c-note per use.

te12co2w · 01-29-2009, 07:27 PM

I like the looks of the platform to stand on. I might get dizzy way up there.

480sparky · 01-29-2009, 07:29 PM

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I like the looks of the platform to stand on. I might get dizzy way up there.

The work platform is real neat to have. Makes working on a ladder for any length of time much easier on the feet.

MDShunk · 01-29-2009, 08:33 PM

I own a Little Giant simply because it is the only tool for the job sometimes. I dread each and every time I have to use it though. Heavy bastard.

480sparky · 01-29-2009, 09:07 PM

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I own a Little Giant simply because it is the only tool for the job sometimes. I dread each and every time I have to use it though. Heavy bastard.

Hence the c-note for having to drag out a 108-pound ladder.

gilbequick · 01-29-2009, 10:15 PM

I've got the 17ft Little Giant and I love it. It stays at my mouse mostly but I've taken it to the job from time to time. Once you get used to it it's extremely helpful for a variety of tasks. If you compare the weight of it to a regular 6 or 8ft ladder it's a little on the heavy side. If you compare it to the weight of a comparibly sized extension ladder it's light, and much more versatile. And when it's folded up it takes up the space of a 4ft step ladder.

I've used the Werner version and I think the Gorilla version, and the Little Giant is much nicer. For one it's a little bit lighter and the action of the parts is smoother, and more well built.

By the way I've got the aluminum, the fiberglass version IS HEAVY.