Being a homeowner for over 30 years, you experience the challenges that high ceilings, uneven surfaces and furnishings create when your task is several feet out of your reach. My wife and I previous home equipment fixes were the use of 4', 6' and 8' conventional stepladders for each particular job. From outside gutter cleanings and soffit repairs to inside high ceiling lighting repairs, AC register work, home decoration installations and painting crown molding, it seemed I always picked either too short or too tall a ladder for each task. The problems that arose with these different tools were overall cost, storage difficulties, lack of stability, transporting (8') and potential abuse. Now, we've found a Great Solution that fixes my entire multiple ladder needs without the multiple hassles.
The Little Giant's new Select Step (previous Synergy, our 1st LG ladder) lightweight aluminum adjustable stepladder system has cured many of our homeowner climbing needs:
*The solid built-in platform "No-Pinch" - "Select Step" spreader system (upgrade over LG Synergy) maintains a 2-rung stance from the top throughout its full range of height settings. The solid step spreader is even easier to operate and provides the open ladder a more solid feel and stance than the Synergy. Safety rules, manufacture procedures, attached guideline labels and industry regulations all state that standing on the top cap or lower 1st rung of a step ladder is an extreme safety issue that can cause imbalance and instability, resulting in severe injuries and fatalities from falls. By offering a rock solid, full standing platform at the safest recommended standing height (2nd rung from the top or 2' short of the rated ladder height) we've found the LG Select Step System Is a Huge Ergonomic Improvement that contributes Greatly to your Personal Safety and Comfort! This will help ensure each user a "successful task completion" Without becoming part of the 200,00+ accident statistics recorded annually with homeowner and commercial ladder uses (abuses)!
*With easy and quick settings ("Rock Locks" on front & "Quick Adjust Handle" on back), we can effectively create a 5' (3' standing with 9' reach) to an 8' (6' standing with 12' reach) stepladder that becomes the perfect height every time. The independent front back adjustments allow us to safely set up right against a wall and get close to our work, or set up on stairs and maintain level access to the job at hand. Within the full range of extension, we found the Select Step equally solid and secure!
*With a wide leg stance on the ladder's front side (27") and wide footings on the rear leg side, the Select Step is Very Stable at all heights. When I reached out 12"-18" with any of my previous stepladders, I felt uneasy due to wobble and shake. The Select Step allows us to perform the same task with much greater balance and confidence!
*The useful and handy "Air Deck" platform is an accessory that you should consider. We find it not only convenient and workable as an organizational platform for my tools and supplies, but more importantly as a solid and stable ergonomic support structure that assist in our maintaining balance and stability while at the safe working height of the Select Step.
*The deep and solid welded rungs (1.75" to 4") of the Select Step also provide solid footing and comfortable stability while climbing or working. In combination with these and the spreader platform, we found any feeling of height uneasiness is quickly cured!
*With the installed "Tip & Glide" 3" wheels, maneuverability was never easier. However at 26 lbs and only a 5ft height, my wife and I can easily carry the Select Step to wherever the job is located, inside or out!
We can now tackle all of our home project needs anywhere for a comfortable overall 12' vertical reach! In my opinion, these features are not marketing gimmicks, but real world functions that solidify the Select Step System as a giant improvement in home climbing safety and convenience!
Little Giant has accomplished these goals through innovation and functional design creativity. The Select Step model isn't just light, solid and a great valve, but also provides me the security and peace of mind with an Extra Heavy Duty Class 1A OSHAANSI Rating and a Lifetime Warranty! The Little Giant Select Step Is the Best home climbing system we've ever experienced!!
(7 customers reviews)Customers Rating=4.5 / 5.0
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Little Giant 15108 Synergy with Air Deck and Wheels- Solid aluminum construction
- (No pinch) Handle
- Rock locks make height adjustment quick and easy
- Wheels
- Air deck
