Werner MT-13 300-Pound Duty Rating Telescoping Multi-Ladder, 13-Foot

I am currently renting a house which i am responsible for all the maintenance for. It is now winter time and i needed to clean my gutters and investigate putting up x-mas lights. I did not have a ladder prior to buying this one, but i am one of those people who buy quality, buy once when concerning tools and other items similar in nature. I drive a VW GTI and while i can fit a ton of stuff in my car i didnt want to deal with going to lowes or home depot and picking up a regular ladder that i only need SOMETIMES, but i have to store and waste space on 100% of the time. realistically i only needed an 8ft ladder to do the work i was planning to do, but this 13' works perfectly. By comparison, a standard step stool is about 2/3 the size of this model when it is all collapsed up. Without adjusting it and only opening it, it is basically a REALLY amazing and STURDY step stool/ladder. More than enough to work on most things in the interior of your house without extending it (light bulbs, cleaning fans, painting, etc)...that is assuming you have roughly standard height ceilings and not vaulted ones. Extended up to its highest setting (but still not flipped like a standard ladder) allows you to reach most single story gutters and do any kind of roof maintenance you would need. If you want to safely climb onto a single story roof you just fold the ladder 180 and you are all set. If you are viewing this, you are at least considering this ladder. I highly recommend you get one of these werner models which will fit the height you need. These are amazingly overkilled engineering. I am a heavy guy and most ladders aren't exactly rated for my weight (most are 220lbs or whatever). I have full confidence in the build quality in this ladder. If you buy a regular ladder and its within the height range of what these telescoping ladders can reach you made a poor decision. If standard ladders are VCR this is blu-ray. The clear exception is if you need a fiberglass ladder for safety reasons, which in that case please don't buy this ladder :)

OK, firstly I was not thinking clearly when I bought this and thought that 13' meant the step ladder version would be that high. On the plus, this makes a versatile little ladder around the house and yard--I also just picked up the Pros: very easy to adjust, very sturdy and solid--doesn't slide! feet grip onto it well folds down TINY--easy to store almost anywhere well crafted--I have no qualms with leaving it out in the weather from time to time Cons: Not very wide Standing on the top recommended step is crazy unless you have something to hold onto. The ladder is somewhat narrow so you are essentially standing up high with your feet together--not very safe HEAVY. I am wary of the 26' version but I need to clean the gutters ;0

I first chose this ladder because of its reduced size and 300 lb limit. Then I went to the manufacturer's site and watched their video to see it's versatility. As a new home owner this was everything I need in a ladder for an affordable price. I am able to change it's configuration easily by myself. Most importantly this is very sturdy. I live in a single story house on flat land and this size will work for any areas I might need to reach. The great bonus is that when you are done using it, it folds down small enough to fit in an average hall closet. If you are looking for a ladder to access a second story or if you are on a hill I would suggest you view the taller versions of this ladder. I would highly recommend this ladder.

I would recommend this -- it's very versatile, can be adjusted easily for both indoor and outdoor use. Storage size height is about 3 feet, which make is easy to carry. But the weight and width make it a little cumbersome but still quite worth while for its versatality. It can certainly be carried underarm without much trouble and tool bag in the other. The spring loaded adjustments are quite easy if you don't struggle against it. Rather allow the adjustments to ease into position rather than force. The pre-adjusted locking positions fall into place quite well and feels quite solid. In the straight position with the ladder supported agains a wall it is important to make sure it is placed as directed with the hinge bearing the weight outwards away from the wall -- this is labeled clearly. Regular ladders against the wall can be placed either side, but in this case due to the hinge placing it incorrectly could cause injuries. Overall very sturdy and flexible for a sub-$100 ladder. Kudos to the designer. For 5 starts it should also read my mind and lift me into position automatically. Room for improvment here.

While looking to replace a standard 6' stepladder, I ran across this gem. Without even reading the manual, I was able to figure out how to convert it from a small 3' step ladder to the fully extended 11' extension ladder and back to the single storage setting. The ladder feels sturdy and every step up or down you feel comfortable knowing it's locked into place. The 13' height was tall enough to reach the roof of my single story home. It's also easy enough to convert to a 3' or 5' step ladder for smaller projects. My only con (or wish) is that the step ladder would max out at 6' instead of 5'. I could have upgraded to the MT-17, but that's just too much for me and it's really not a big deal. You will enjoy this purchase and if you catch it on sale, it will be a great value!