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I've got a 3M triple ladder from wickes that is either a long extension ladder or an extending stepladder.
But at 3M they may be too big as well! I think you can get the same style in 2.4M length.
Do you really need 16ft?
Cheers for that Richard.
At the moment I'm using a similar set of ladders to you in that they extend as step ladders and then bi fold into extension ladders. Not sure of the max work height as step ladders but cant be more than 6-8 ft by straddling the apex which is not the ideal thing to be doing when using equipment. The other negative factor is it is sometimes difficult to get in close enough proximity to the work area whereas the tripod type seem to allow for closer working.
In an ideal situation I would want tripod ladders that are extendable within a range to allow for varied height working and ease of transportation but these probably don,t exist.
16ft was a max working height but 12ft I guess would cover most of my situations and be a massive improvement on what I already have but there is the length of my vehicle as your rightly say.
Thanks for the link and yes they are different but probably more suitable for what Im looking for. Ive read the reviews and the feedback is very positive. How do you find them? Both ends of my current ladders have stabilisers which gives plenty of reassurance so glad to see at least one section has the same. Bearing in mind the Transit Connect I may have to try and source a 2.4m version I suspect.
As long as the ground is reasonably flat and not soft you really can go high up them past the apex feeling safe. I have had the wind blow them over a couple of times when not standing on them with the extending bit up high just something to think about!!
I've got henchmen which are better but much more awkward to transport.
Thanks for the constructive feedback. 2 points I like about them, theyre long enough to reach the gutters at home and the overhang of the 3rd section allows for closer working
http://www.wickes.co.uk/Youngman-Professional-3-Section-Combi-Ladde...
It appear wickes only do a 2m version
This should be for a 2.5
http://www.wickes.co.uk/Youngman-Trade-4-Way-Combination-Ladder-2-5...
Stand corrected Richard it appears they do a 2.5m 4way ladder which is definitely worth me looking at
http://www.wickes.co.uk/Youngman-Trade-4-Way-Combination-Ladder-2-5...
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