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Avo

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Telescopic ladders
« on: December 05, 2012, 09:13:14 pm »
Been thinking of buying a set of telescopic ladders for a few weeks now, can anyone recommend the best buys?? They seem to have a wide price range but what's the benefit to pro version ladders at £199 and a set of £59.99

steven ainger

  • Posts: 1953
Re: Telescopic ladders
« Reply #1 on: December 05, 2012, 09:44:44 pm »
I use the little giant pro ( look on u tube )
I wouldnt be without mine now, had it about 18 months use it all the time for garage roof access, con roof cleans stradling gates etc.
It is exspensive at £200 but its easy to use & stable, alot better than the tele ladders on ebay.

James chapman

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Re: Telescopic ladders
« Reply #2 on: December 05, 2012, 10:17:57 pm »
I bought a set frm eBay for 60£ they do for hopping over gates etc as mentioned. Would not be suitable for first floor windows as slightly too short. Quite bendy as well.

Lee GLS

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Re: Telescopic ladders
« Reply #3 on: December 05, 2012, 10:25:45 pm »
I use the little giant pro ( look on u tube )
I wouldnt be without mine now, had it about 18 months use it all the time for garage roof access, con roof cleans stradling gates etc.
It is exspensive at £200 but its easy to use & stable, alot better than the tele ladders on ebay.

i have been thinking about getting a set, but how stable are these when on full extension? ive seen youtube videos showing that they kick out at the bottom when you go high enough on them?


Avo

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Re: Telescopic ladders
« Reply #4 on: December 05, 2012, 10:26:45 pm »
Yea not worth my life  ;D
Just viewed on YouTube xtend and climb set they look ok, got hydraulic chambers within them for soft close down action..

steven ainger

  • Posts: 1953
Re: Telescopic ladders
« Reply #5 on: December 05, 2012, 10:32:00 pm »
If its the u tube video im thinking of, theve got the ladder extended 2-3ft above a gutter so the bottom would kick out.
Like i said ive had mine 18 months with no issues

steven ainger

  • Posts: 1953
Re: Telescopic ladders
« Reply #6 on: December 05, 2012, 10:34:36 pm »
Your in Essex Lee, so am i, Manningtree if you know it, you can come and have a look if you want

home6442

Re: Telescopic ladders
« Reply #7 on: December 05, 2012, 11:00:29 pm »
Try the multi purpose ladder 4.6 m.
Great for getting over gates up to 7 ft high.
Garrage roof access and so on.
Look at    Multi purpose ladder 2
on youtube

KS Cleaning

  • Posts: 3948
Re: Telescopic ladders
« Reply #8 on: December 05, 2012, 11:22:32 pm »
Yea not worth my life  ;D
Just viewed on YouTube xtend and climb set they look ok, got hydraulic chambers within them for soft close down action..
That's the ones I have,cheapest I could find was from midland ladders £150 delivered

Re: Telescopic ladders
« Reply #9 on: December 06, 2012, 06:16:25 am »
I use this one like little giant and does the same job. I find it very good to clean inside connies as its very stable,climbing over gates etc.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Telescopic-Multi-Purpose-Ladder-System-4x4-Extending-Step-Ladders-/181037195825?pt=UK_H_G_Ladders_RL&hash=item2a26a86231


Fin Clearview

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Re: Telescopic ladders
« Reply #10 on: December 06, 2012, 07:05:21 am »
Say for extending for flat roof access is of these faster than unclamping ladder from large van as now I have a trafic it seems to take ages to get mine down.

Avo

  • Posts: 1634
Re: Telescopic ladders
« Reply #11 on: December 06, 2012, 07:10:58 am »
So do all tele ladders tend to kick out at the feet??

Worried ???

Mike #1

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Re: Telescopic ladders
« Reply #12 on: December 06, 2012, 07:17:07 am »
No is the answer i use a Tele ladder for flat roof access and have never had any problems got mine of ebay about 2yrs ago for £60  lightweight and compact ideal.

Just make sure it is the right height for your needs mate . Mike

bobplum

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Re: Telescopic ladders
« Reply #13 on: December 06, 2012, 08:18:15 am »
i have a tele ladder,the type surveys use to get in and out of lofts,ok in the summer but noticed out side in the cold it can start to jam and get stiff
i like the look of steve aingers one may get it next year when i sell some work

steven ainger

  • Posts: 1953
Re: Telescopic ladders
« Reply #14 on: December 06, 2012, 08:38:01 am »
i like the look of steve aingers one


Thanks for noticing xxx

Avo

  • Posts: 1634
Re: Telescopic ladders
« Reply #15 on: December 06, 2012, 09:14:15 am »
i have a tele ladder,the type surveys use to get in and out of lofts,ok in the summer but noticed out side in the cold it can start to jam and get stiff
i like the look of steve aingers one may get it next year when i sell some work
They do look like there gonna last twice the time of any other ladder don't they!!

Panorama

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Re: Telescopic ladders
« Reply #16 on: December 06, 2012, 11:27:44 am »
I also have the little giant pro after reading steves thread , quality ladder

Dave Garrett

  • Posts: 267
Re: Telescopic ladders
« Reply #17 on: December 07, 2012, 09:03:31 am »