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Telescoping Extension Ladder
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Post 1 made on Sunday August 27, 2017 at 19:45
Mario
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Have you seen those?
I was wasting time on
Ordered one from FleaBay for 99 bucks from Cali.

If it checks out, I will much rather carry this inside my van than use my current roof setup where dirt gets them dirty and sun makes the fiberglass fray over time.
Post 2 made on Sunday August 27, 2017 at 19:55
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Those always seemed suspect to me. Sure enough they are:

[Link: google.com]
Post 3 made on Sunday August 27, 2017 at 20:16
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On August 27, 2017 at 19:45, Mario said...
Have you seen those?
I was wasting time on
Ordered one from FleaBay for 99 bucks from Cali.

If it checks out, I will much rather carry this inside my van than use my current roof setup where dirt gets them dirty and sun makes the fiberglass fray over time.

Did it mention how much it weighs?
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OP | Post 4 made on Sunday August 27, 2017 at 22:50
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On August 27, 2017 at 20:16, Fins said...
Did it mention how much it weighs?

40LBS for the full out, 16.5' A frame.
The others weight slightly less.
OP | Post 5 made on Sunday August 27, 2017 at 22:51
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On August 27, 2017 at 19:55, tweeterguy said...
Those always seemed suspect to me. Sure enough they are:

[Link: google.com]

Well, shit...
Post 6 made on Sunday August 27, 2017 at 23:13
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I've used them. They have a bit of flex in them. Be careful closing them, fingers can get smashed.

Other than that, very handy.
Hey, careful man, there's a beverage here!

The Dude
OP | Post 7 made on Monday August 28, 2017 at 00:13
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On August 27, 2017 at 23:13, Dave in Balto said...
I've used them. They have a bit of flex in them. Be careful closing them, fingers can get smashed.

Other than that, very handy.

Bring one to CEDIA so I can try it.
Post 8 made on Monday August 28, 2017 at 03:51
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After having an accident on a very cheap extension ladder, many many years ago, that almost broke both my legs - there is no way in hell I would ever trust something like that... ever!

Type IA or IAA ladders for me only. I will not step foot on a type I, II, or III. Let alone one that has no rating at all.
Post 9 made on Monday August 28, 2017 at 08:31
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The one thing they need to state is the open length when it's assembled. I have a mini-giant knockoff by Werner and it's a good ladder, but they call it a 17; ladder, but that's only true if the sections are pulled out and set end to end, not with the sections assembled as they would be used. That takes off 2-1/2 feet.
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Post 10 made on Monday August 28, 2017 at 09:00
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Always loved the Little Giant.

I have two, and they have held up great for many years. The big one is a heavy monster that doesn't get a lot of use, but the small one is my everyday ladder that is very easy to lug around inside a vehicle.
Post 11 made on Monday August 28, 2017 at 13:54
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I've seen one of the straight ones on a job. It had a bolt through it near the top to keep that side from collapsing any further.
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Post 12 made on Monday August 28, 2017 at 14:46
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Love the ebay picture of them all standing on it:
1st Guy - Flip Flops
2nd Guy - Crocs
3rd Guy- obscured by insert
4th Lady - Women's Flats Dress shoes

OSHA would love them on a job site.
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Post 13 made on Monday August 28, 2017 at 19:54
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On August 28, 2017 at 14:46, Rob Grabon said...
Love the ebay picture of them all standing on it:
1st Guy - Flip Flops
2nd Guy - Crocs

I did a couple of projects in a middle eastern country. One time a fork lift operator grabbed a twenty foot wide load, backed up, swung it around, toddled it down to the end of the aisle, swung it back around, and stacked it. The aisle was about two feet wider than the load.

It's amazing what some people can do while dressed in pajamas and sandals!
OSHA would love them on a job site.

Right.
A good answer is easier with a clear question giving the make and model of everything.
"The biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." -- G. “Bernie” Shaw
Post 14 made on Monday August 28, 2017 at 20:31
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On August 28, 2017 at 00:13, Mario said...
Bring one to CEDIA so I can try it.

Missing this year. I'm on vacation now, Putting in some kilometers in a park in Canada, can't be here for a week then miss another week.
Hey, careful man, there's a beverage here!

The Dude
OP | Post 15 made on Tuesday August 29, 2017 at 00:14
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On August 28, 2017 at 20:31, Dave in Balto said...
Missing this year. I'm on vacation now, Putting in some kilometers in a park in Canada, can't be here for a week then miss another week.

You officially suck!
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