Little Giant Ladder System 10302, Model 17 Type 1 250-lb rated - Includes FREE Work Platform!

Made well & delivers what it says. Was a little concerned about the strength of the hinges when opened to full length & I put my weight on it, but no need to be, they held my weight very well (200lbs.) A lot better then the competition & the Amazon price was right. Difficult to find in my local stores to try out so took a chance & bought it on the manufacturer's promo's & the one review that was on Amozon & was glad I did. Would probably sell more if people could find locally to try out first.

I'm a CPA, JD and member of Mensa...and a total idiot when it comes to things mechanical. (Seriously, if I were a cave person, we'd still be using sleds instead of wheels). So YMMV but this has been a bit of a disappointment for me. Yes, it's very versatile, but I haven't yet been able to get the work platform attached, despite assiduous study of the instructions. I extended it to paint near the ceiling - which was the reason I purchased this in the first place - but it felt so unsteady I couldn't bring myself to climb more than halfway up. Which left me at about the same height as my traditional 6 foot stepladder. I didn't find the written instructions very helpful but again, I'm not good at this. The LG has great reviews from people more mechanically inclined and is probably a really great ladder system; but for me, it's just reinforced the decision to search Craigslist for cheap painters.

I was first introduced to Little Giant ladders quite a few years ago in my old military unit. They were heavy, bulky, and just plain tough to cart around. This one is GREAT!!! It's not so heavy that it's unmanageable and it does the work of 10 ladders. I absolutely love it and have had no problems what so ever with it since I've gotten it. I HIGHLY recommend this latter to anyone!

one of the smartest buys I've ever made.

I borrowed my dad's little giant for a home project. I like it so much that I returned it to him and ordered one for myself. I didn't know how much I would use it but I use it weekly. The more I use it the more I like it. It works great on stairs. I will never buy a different ladder!