WolfWise 3.8M Telescoping Ladder, Aluminum Telescopic Extension Tall Multi Purpose Loft Ladder, 330 pound/150 kg Capacity Black

Just what I was hoping for. Dud the job perfectly

We needed a ladder to access our loft space where a fitted ladder could not be used, also wanted easy storage. This ladder fits the bill, easy storage as it’s really compact when closed up. Extends for easy access to our loft or to clean the down stairs windows etc. one piece of advice be careful when closing up as each section comes down fairly quickly, I lay it on the floor and push each section down for ease.

Although these don’t come with outriders at the bottom, as 5m ladders should have these days, I decide to not to knock a star off as I can’t see me using the full height – minus the top few rungs you shouldn’t stand on. If I did want the maximum usable height it looks like you can buy generic outriders that would fit, plus you can use restraint cables to the wall that are also recommended rather than someone holding them.

For me, the large rubber feet seem better than normal ladders anyway and the way it rises and falls, you need to follow the instructions carefully, is ideal to get the height needed for each job. I’ve only needed to go as high as the first floor window and while it bowed just a little this actually felt safer than a ridged normal ladder – oddly you seem more connected to the ladder. The runs are quite deep and they get wider as you get higher which seems safer too. Remember ladders should be around a quarter of the height used away from the wall at the bottom – so 5m fully extended is 1.25m away from the wall at the ladders base.

When raising, at the point of use so don’t carry these around at high extended height, I just pull from the top making sure both sides clip into place for each run. If I’m not extending very high I leave as many steps at the top, not bottom, unextended so I end up raising all from the bottom. Otherwise you might forget when coming down and there’s one very large step gap at the bottom.

When lowering, as recommended I lower from my head height, however, I don’t let them drop down with a massive crash I ‘very carefully’ hold a rung ABOVE where the two steps will come together and slowly let them drop as the two clips are released
However you let them down you must keep hands away from the gap that the two steps collapse into. Sounds over the top to mention but seems a common and painful errror!

If going high I’d recommend a harness, no really, as they are cheap now and as most falls seem to be when you’re at the top working with both hands this should stop you falling to the ground. Current safety rules state you should always have three ‘points of contact’ with the ladder. So two feet and a harness connected above makes three, leaving both hands free for working when considered safe.

I used the following harness and lanyard but others are available
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Over all very happy with the ladder….However, be very careful when lowering the ladder I managed to catch forearm in the ladder causing a nasty bruise. My own fault. Once you have the knack it’s absolutely fine. The manufacturer and suppliers do give plenty of warnings so beware. The ladder is very sturdy and I’m no slim Jim. Ladder very handy for getting in the loft and other jobs around the house if I don’t want to use the rigid ladders.

Having always wanted to buy a telescopic ladder have to say I’m very pleased with my purchase.

I put off buying one of these ladders for some time due to concerns with stability of telescopic ladders. After taking the plunge and just buying one, I realise I should not have been so concerned.

Very stable and very happy with the build quality.

Just be careful of your fingers when putting the ladder away, as the steps do like to bite fingers!

I highly recommend this produc

Good ladder. (3.9 mtrs) Use it for work and seems fairly tough. There is flex in it which at first makes you cautious but when you get used to it its fine. Comes with spare clips that are used to shrink the ladder down after use. Quite heavy to carry which I think is a good thing

I bought this ladder to complete a difficult piece of work, changing a broken flood light about 4m off the ground and I was a little sceptical as I weigh 106kg, and I had to set up in a flower bed, whilst it was raining and I am super impressed, it is very sturdy, really easy to setup and use. I’m not used to working at those heights and it was stable and I felt safe. And the best part is that it has safety mechanisms in when you bring it down again to ensure your fingers aren’t caught, so it’s super easy to setup, use and bring down and it fits in the back seat of a car, so very compact. Highly recommended!

Bought this for a specific job where I couldn’t use a longer ladder or use steps. It worked fine and did the job. I now use it for other things and it’s fine. Have lent it to my daughter and it’s easy to put in the boot of a car so great.
My only complaint is that it’s sometime a problem pulling up the next rung, it seems to stick for no reason and locks part way and I then can’t trust to put my weight above this section. The only way to solve it is to drop the whole thing and start again. Pleased to say I’ve not lost a finger yet but it does drop amazingly quickly so keep your hands clear at all time

This form of ladder now seems to be extremely popular, mainly because it is relatively cheaper than old style extending ladders of the same length and is very compact when retracted for stowage. It is, though, 50cm wide at the bottom, which may prove a problem for some.

I mainly use this as a loft ladder in a room with a high ceiling. It is long enough to extend several ‘rungs’ through the hatch, which is just as well since the verticals are quite thin near the top and you are not advised to step on these rungs anyway. It flexes somewhat, but less than I expected.

The ladder seems well made, and each of its 11 step – sections (12 actual steps) is clamped and unclamped by two spring loaded latches: these incorporate plastic parts and I am not sure how durable they will prove to be. Failure of just one latch would disable that extending section and such failures could soon render the whole ladder unusable. If you are foolish enough to unlatch near the bottom when the thing is extended the whole weight of it crashes down, determined to crush your fingers. It is fine once you have learned how to use it – but first you need to survive the learning process.

So, some reasons to drop a star. However whoever invented this style of ladder should have made a fortune from patents, since it is clever, compact and cheaper to buy than a conventional ladder of the same length. I would not recommend this for heavy duty trade use use since there are too many moving parts, including those plastic latch components. However, I am happy with this product for manoeuvring indoors and for use as a loft ladder.

Got this on a lightning deal otherwise I probably would have gone for one of the cheaper versions. Arrived next day well packed. I wanted something that would go through the loft opening so I could step off into the loft space rather than having to pull myself up the last foot as before. Perfect for what I wanted easy to extend and the dimensions on the listing we accurate so would fit through the rather small opening. There’s a bit of flexing as you get to the middle of the ladder but I expect you’d get that on all of the telescopic models just because of the way they are made. If you are looking for compact loft ladders these fit the bill.

What a purchase. Small folded down and great once extended. 4.7M so perfect for around the house and for putting up Xmas decs. Just be careful lowering the ladders as if you catch a finger in sure it would break! So keep children and young adults away from the product. But a must have for most businesses with limited space or to have in the house for the odd jobs. Great sturdiness a slight bend in the ladder if fully extended but good value for money.

I wanted a ladder that could be easily stored but also work as a conventional ladder. This fits the bill. I’ve used it a couple of times now and extending it is easy enough, the rungs lock into place securely and the ladder has big rubber feet to grip the floor. I’ve used it outside on a crushed slate path as well as inside on a smooth tile floor and both felt secure. Moving it to a new position is less easy as you have to remember that lifting it by the upper rungs will cause the unextended part of the ladder to extend. You have to instead use the grip at the bottom of the ladder which can feel a bit off balance when the weight of the ladder is above.

The ladder is slightly bulky but still compact enough to hide around the house. I keep mine on the top of a large kitchen unit and you can’t see it once it’s lying flat up there (it’s a bit heavy to get up there tbh but haven’t got anywhere else to put it yet).

Retracting the steps is the trickiest bit. You have to grip the ladder on both sides and use your thumbs to pull the buttons on each rung outwards. When you do so the rungs retract VERY quickly. I was surprised about this and expected a way to control how fast the rungs retract. Thing is, you HAVE to use two hands and two thumbs to release it so there’s no option to manually manage the decent. I tried it by lying the ladder on the floor but gravity is needed to get them in. There is a safely feature that stops the rungs fully closing until the one below is retracted but still it seems like the weakest part of the design. This is the only reason I’m giving the ladder 4 stars because otherwise it’s great.

A really well build and sturdy ladder, feels good quality. Does bend a bit when at full height but after a nervous first climb felt completely confident. Ideally fits in the boot of my car. 2 things of note 1. Mind you don’t trip over the strap that holds them all together…could be useful if there was a ‘parking’ place for it. 2. As you extend it, maybe moving it about and altering the height the gaps between the treads will inevitably be different. You need to concentrate when using the ladder or you may do as i did and quite severely jar your back! My own fault , just needed to concentrate!

I bought this as a replacement for a 30 year old PAL 16 ft adjustable ladder. Although good in its day, I had been finding the PAL ladder increasingly awkward to deploy and the springiness that was a bit of a laugh when I was younger was now making me reluctant to use it. The WolfWise by contrast is a doddle to deploy, stable in use and easy to stow away. Some reviewers have commented on its weight but I found it reassuring – the storage strap and carry-pad on the bottom rung mean you can easily and safely carry it under one arm and Its small collapsed size also means that I am able to stow it away tidily indoors unlike the old PAL ladder that had to be consigned to garage collecting dust because of its size. As mentioned elsewhere, you need to mind your fingers when retracting, but if you are prone to getting your fingers trapped in moving parts then I would suggest that’s more a reflection on you than the design of whatever kit you are using.

Opted for the 4.7m option, it’ll just about reach the bottom of our first-floor windows on a 1930’s semi. That’s fine as we wanted something that was multipurpose.
We’ve never owned an extendable ladder so relied on the reviews and of course an Amazon deal. I was surprised how sturdy this ladder feels and at no time have I felt nervous about climbing to the top. I’ve only briefly used it so time will tell but it has been fully extended on the side of the house a few times and once on a single-story garage. I noticed very little flex in the ladder and climbing the rungs felt assured. Each time the ladder was on damp concrete and stone and it securely gripped in place.
Extending the ladder is so easy, you are advised to not climb the top 3 rungs for obvious reasons. Retracting the ladder is a little more challenging purely in that you do need to take care. When releasing the clips the section above will drop down with force and would do serious damage should you trap a finger. There are plenty of warnings and it’s just a case of taking care.
Very pleased despite no longer having an excuse to not tackle those jobs in need of a ladder.

This ladder is excellent in many ways BUT it is heavy, very heavy, and it tends to sway from side to side as one is trying to reduce the height for storage, this puts undue pressure on the plastic bits at the side which are used to enable the treads to drop down. There are extra plastic bits supplied in case these fail.

I am about 5 feet tall and I found that I could not completely dismantle the ladder as shown in the videos, so eventually I had to take it down a few rungs then lay it flat & get assistance from another person.

I found that I did not need to fully extend the ladder and so I did not need to use the top 4 rungs, which was particularly galling. If I did need a longer ladder I am sure I would have felt safer with a a regular ladder instead of a telescopic one.
If only I had bought the slightly shorter version, then I think I might have been completely happy!

This ladder is excellent in many ways BUT it is heavy, very heavy, and it tends to sway from side to side as one is trying to reduce the height for storage, this puts undue pressure on the plastic bits at the side which are used to enable the treads to drop down. There are extra plastic bits supplied in case these fail.

I am about 5 feet tall and I found that I could not completely dismantle the ladder as shown in the videos, so eventually I had to take it down a few rungs then lay it flat & get assistance from another person.

I found that I did not need to fully extend the ladder and so I did not need to use the top 4 rungs, which was particularly galling. If I did need a longer ladder I am sure I would have felt safer with a a regular ladder instead of a telescopic one.
If only I had bought the slightly shorter version, then I think I might have been completely happy!

Have been contemplating buying the WolfWise 3.8M aluminium telescopic ladder then spotted it as a Prime Day special so decided I’d buy it and see if I can use it to clear a gutter at the front of my house that I could not reach with my step ladder.
Firstly, this is a substantial item – it weights about 11KG, but it’s incredibly small when closed considering it’s expanded size of 3.8m (14ft 6″) and it’s easy to carry (but heavy).
Expanding the ladder is simple – there is a nice solid click as you lift each section up.
The feet on the ladder are quite substantial and have grippy rubber caps which I found to anchor and support the ladder well.
When climbing the ladder there is a definite flex, however that is to be expected from an extendable ladder (it’s considerably more than from a traditional ladder), but that said, when I was in position, it felt stable and secure.
Lowering the ladder is a little fiddly – hence my lower score of 4 stars. There are release catches on both sides of each step and you have to slide them to lower that section, and although I was trying to be as careful as possible, a couple of times found that the step dropped onto my fingers, and it gave me an ‘ouch’ moment. I’m sure that there is a knack to closing the ladder without this happening but because the steps are not dampened when they close, they just drop, and because this is a substantial item, there is some weight, so be careful.
Overall this is an excellent an extremely useful ladder. It’s well made and a good length but it does differ from a traditional ladder due it it’s flex, but the convenience of it being so portable and small, makes this an excellent and useful purchase.

Telescopic ladders are an alternative to the usual sliding ladder. They offer the convenience of portability and small stacked size, set against slower deployment and slightly greater flexing.
I am impressed with the WolfWise 4.7m telescopic ladder. It is constructed from well-made aluminium and plastic components, and in my opinion is suitable for at least semi-professional use. It is fairly heavy, at 13.4kg, which helps in providing stability and rigidity. But it can be stored in a very small space of just 0.5m x 1.0m.
Safety labelling is good. It extends smoothly and rung snap lock engagement is firm.
I always use rubber feet mats when on a ladder, and these further enhance stability on slightly uneven surfaces.
It is resistant to rain, although it is best to work in the dry, and can be inverted to drain off any water that may accumulate in the leg sections.
Overall an excellent design that should last many years.

Telescopic ladders are an alternative to the usual sliding ladder. They offer the convenience of portability and small stacked size, set against slower deployment and slightly greater flexing.
I am impressed with the WolfWise 4.7m telescopic ladder. It is constructed from well-made aluminium and plastic components, and in my opinion is suitable for at least semi-professional use. It is fairly heavy, at 13.4kg, which helps in providing stability and rigidity. But it can be stored in a very small space of just 0.5m x 1.0m.
Safety labelling is good. It extends smoothly and rung snap lock engagement is firm.
I always use rubber feet mats when on a ladder, and these further enhance stability on slightly uneven surfaces.
It is resistant to rain, although it is best to work in the dry, and can be inverted to drain off any water that may accumulate in the leg sections.
Overall an excellent design that should last many years.

I was impressed by the quality of this ladder, it shouldn’t be impressive to buy a quality product, it should be the norm, but as we all know it isn’t!

There are so many ladders that look the same even just on amazon, all different prices for seemingly the same product, but having used some of them and knowing people with them I knew they were all variable quality and strength. I’ve used some in the past that bend so much you expect gravity will take over!

I guess I had a combination of both relief and joy at its strength and functionality. It feels strong, is easy enough to figure out with no instructions (it does come with some but….) and comes with finger guards that clip on, to which I thought ‘what a waste of time’ until putting down the ladder, it’s a lot of weight to land on a finger, I have a high pain threshold, if you don’t maybe use the finger protector additions that come in the box!

I do not need to or want to use this ladder everyday so I cannot vouch for its durability as a work ladder but as I have a disability that prevents me from using ladders, several of my friends, assistants and carers have used it to get boxes into my attic and they were all pretty impressed with it, there were cheaper ones not on prime that look similar, but I can’t vouch for those.

I avoided the very cheapest ladders in case they were weak and bendy ones we’ve all used before, this one though hasn’t disappointed and I think I’ve spent long enough banging on about a ladder!

Overall this is one of my more satisfactory purchases of the past few years as it really was guesswork and delivery speed that made my decision for me!

I was impressed by the quality of this ladder, it shouldn’t be impressive to buy a quality product, it should be the norm, but as we all know it isn’t!

There are so many ladders that look the same even just on amazon, all different prices for seemingly the same product, but having used some of them and knowing people with them I knew they were all variable quality and strength. I’ve used some in the past that bend so much you expect gravity will take over!

I guess I had a combination of both relief and joy at its strength and functionality. It feels strong, is easy enough to figure out with no instructions (it does come with some but….) and comes with finger guards that clip on, to which I thought ‘what a waste of time’ until putting down the ladder, it’s a lot of weight to land on a finger, I have a high pain threshold, if you don’t maybe use the finger protector additions that come in the box!

I do not need to or want to use this ladder everyday so I cannot vouch for its durability as a work ladder but as I have a disability that prevents me from using ladders, several of my friends, assistants and carers have used it to get boxes into my attic and they were all pretty impressed with it, there were cheaper ones not on prime that look similar, but I can’t vouch for those.

I avoided the very cheapest ladders in case they were weak and bendy ones we’ve all used before, this one though hasn’t disappointed and I think I’ve spent long enough banging on about a ladder!

Overall this is one of my more satisfactory purchases of the past few years as it really was guesswork and delivery speed that made my decision for me!

I’m not a massive fan of ladders, and I guess few of us are. The ones I own are either short step ladders or some dodgy looking old wooden ones that I decided I’d rather no longer be dangling off of. Whenever I’ve needed to go higher I’ve always borrowed my dad’s triple extension ladder, but that’s always a faff getting from his house. I decided it was time to buy my own. I’d considered a traditional extension ladder, but they’re always a pain moving them around and obviously storing them somewhere safe.

This led me to start looking at these telescopic ladders that have been trickling through for the last few years. I looked a some a couple of years ago but went cold on the idea, but this time I needed to get one. I had call to replace a number of my CCTV cameras so it was justification for buying a new ladder. There are many to choose from on Amazon, along with places like Screwfix. Reading the reviews is an art form, extracting the right information from the smoke and mirror write-ups.

The crucial points to note from my experience of the WolfWise telescopic ladder so far are:

The build quality is sound. The ladder feels robust and I have the confidence to scamper up it. Granted, I’m relatively lightweight (currently approx 10st 8lbs) so I can’t comment on how much it could handle. There is a natural amount of flex in the ladder as you climb it, which may appear un-nerving, but in practice didn’t give any cause for concern. I spent a few hours over the weekend on this ladder fitting some cameras with it fully extended and I never felt unsafe.

In operation the ladder extends smoothly and easily. It takes literally a matter of seconds to extend it to its fullest height. Retracting it could potentially be even quicker, however I would advise caution to make sure your fingers stay attached. To retract it you need to slide a button on either side of the step outwards, which drops the next rung down. It comes down very quickly, especially the lower ones that have the weight of more steps pushing down. It drops with a snap which will surprise you at first. However, there does appear to be a safety feature whereby the rung will drop but stop about two inches from the step below. It’ll only then fully drop when you retract the next step. I don’t know if it’s meant to do that, and I’m not sure I’d trust it with the continued connection of my fingers to my hand, but it appears to be at the least a thoughtful safe-guard.

Storage and weight. When fully retracted the ladder can be easily moved around. Even the longest version of the ladder that I have retracts to a length where you can carry it under your arm with a well-placed piece of moulded plastic under the bottom rung acting as a comfy carry handle. It’s still a heavy item, but not so much that one person cannot carry it around easily. It should be easy enough to find somewhere to store it safely in your garage or shed, and it fits very nicely in the boot of your car for transportation.

Overall then, I took many of the reviews I had read with a generous pinch of salt and went with my instinct in choosing this ladder over others. I’m pleased that I did as, although possibly more expensive than some others on Amazon (but cheaper than places like Screwfix and Toolstation), the ladder has proven to be well made and, crucially, safe.

Great ladders. The ones I received are exactly the same as the advertised pictures with all the safety labels etc.
They seem well made, with rubber angled feet, safety clips, adjustable height, steps are slotted for better grip, and rubber on the tops of the posts that lean against the wall.
They open out very easily and 3.2M is actually very high. You can chose the desired height which is very helpful for using them indoors in the house. It all slots back down very easily making them small and light to carry and store away. Take a look at my video.
They aren’t as lightweight as I expected them to be, considering they’re made form aluminium, but they are 3.2m ladders and considering how small they fold down to and how sturdy they are; I’m happy with their weight.
It came with a bag of spare clips but I haven’t damaged any of the original clips yet.
It’s quite sturdy and feels safe when climbing them.
Very happy with these.

Collapses conveniently small, so would be easy to store anywhere, and has been great for getting into our loft when we need to. My husband’s about 15st and, despite being lightweight, it supports his weight well.

This is a real handy ladder to carry around in my car boot for work. The first few times opening and closing it felt clumsy enough and its heavier than I had expected. Saying that though its strong and sturdy and feels very safe and secure when using. All in all a great piece of kit.