Ladder Deals & Offers

Well this was a miss... (lol)

You're on about "Locked in place" like it's a HIAB jib locking mechanism or something. In reality it's a tiny steel tube like a biro and small spring pushing it into a 1mm thick Aluminium tube wall. "These ladders are brilliant! Until they fail.." (flirt)

I've had one of these (or similar) for about 15 years now and I'd say that clips "failing" is more likely that they weren't properly engaged in the first place. If they're not "locked" in place then they could easily give and cause the jolt/twist/fall. It's usually pretty apparent because the distance between the rungs will be slightly off if the section isn't properly extended. Losing bits of fingers because you put your hand in the wrong place when you collapse it, well that's a different matter :)

Thanks - missed that one!

A guy i know used one of these types of ladder and the thing failed while he was only 2 meters up. Fell on his back and broke 3 vertebrae. He was in hospital for 6 weeks weeks and off work for 18 months. 2 of the clips failed on 1 side at the same time causing the ladder to jolt, twist and fall sideways.

I think you're taking some people's comments too serious. This one was posted yesterday, reached nearly 500 hot and people didn't complained it is too dangerous to use. We have so much red tape on everything, I doubt it this would have been on the market if it was dangerous. Chopping vegetables is dangerous too. https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/32m-telescopic-ladder-extendable-aluminium-portable-ladders-max-load-150kg-ps5099-at-ebay-scope-charity-shop-3924103 The better part in comparison with a normal pair of steps is the fact this is space saving. I don't know what you mean 'in real money is 8.5 feet'...

Expired. Too dangerous to use.

Thanks OP. But 2.6 metres in real money is approx 8 and half feet which is no better than a pair of steps. Shame I missed their earlier off for the longer version for around the same money!

Rather dangerous as drop onto fingers. Mine have stops between each rung to protect your digits!.

Are these the type that when you close them you have to count your fingers after?

Mine arrived today on lifting its substantially lighter than my old one which isn't reassuring

Jesus.....and you're superman as well.

You don't. You need a purpose built loft ladder

All gone. Expired.

Telescoping and taller may not be a good idea. I need a taller too and space saver, but I think it may be a safety issue with tall telescopic ladders.

You're just one step ahead of us aren't you

Great ladder, my only complaint is that the lower steps are quite narrow so they can be painful to stand on for extended periods.

Second this ladder. Good quality, sturdy and very impressed. Heat 🔥

Agree...I bought one on a Homebase deal...very light and sturdy.

I don't think you'll be disappointed. I bought the 5 step version last year from Screwfix. Quality ladder. Very happy with it. (y)