WolfWise 3.2M Telescoping Ladder, Aluminum Telescopic Extension Tall Multi Purpose Loft Ladder, 330 pound/150 kg Capacity Black
WolfWise 3.2M Telescoping Ladder, Aluminum Telescopic Extension Tall Multi Purpose Loft Ladder, 330 pound/150 kg Capacity Black
Effortless Portability
The steps on the Wolfwise Ladder are made out of thickening rust proof aluminium alloy which are highly durable and can withstand heavy weights. These steps are built to get all your heavy work done.
Effortless Portability
Secure the ladder closed with the heavy-duty strap for convenient storage and transport. These safety straps securely hold the steps and the ladder in place with no chances of opening up.
Effortless Portability
This telescoping ladder retracts to a quarter of its height for easy storage in your car or other limited space. You can effortlessly place it in your trunk for transport from one place to another.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 23.7lb | 23.7lb | 18.3lb | 29.3lb |
| Max weight Capacity | 150KG | 150KG | 150KG | 150KG |
| Full Length | 3.8m | 3.8m | 3.2m | 4.7m |
| Material | aluminum | aluminum | aluminum | aluminum |
| Min Size | 50*9*87cm | 50*9*87cm | 47*9*80cm | 50*9*95cm |
| Weight: | 8.3 kg |
| Size: | 3.2m |
| Dimensions: | 46 x 12.67 x 9 cm; 8.3 Kilograms |
| Model: | 230004B |
| Part: | VILP230004B |
| Colour: | Black |
| Batteries Required: | No |
| Batteries Included: | No |
| Manufacture: | WolfWise |
| Dimensions: | 46 x 12.67 x 9 cm; 8.3 Kilograms |
| Size: | 3.2m |
These ladders a great for ease of access only however not stable enough to work from
Bought this as a punt because we were working at height (putting off those decorating at height places). It has been an heaven send. Nice design, study, robust, and easy to use. Scares me when the rungs collapse, but keep your fingers clear and all should be good. Easy to store. I’m not a small fella, and they even made me feel safe compared to our standard ladders, so these have become the ladder of choice for all heights instead of just the high places. A+
I love these ladders.I’m decorating and the ladders fit lovely on the stairs.The last lot of ladders,that I had got recalled,and it’s taken me a while to get some more.Well suited thank you
Excellent for getting in and out of the loft – very sturdy
This product is sturdy & easy to use. I am very happy with my purchase.
I bought this so I had something more convenient for accessing the loft rather than a normal ladder that I’d have to keep in the garage and bring up every time. It’s reassuringly rigid while open (or even partially open) and grips the ground well. It’s got more than enough height to reach and have spare room to let you grab on before you head down again. Very good design.
I would look for a sturdier set next time. Too bouncy when on full extensio
Good ladders as they fit in compact cupboard etc – only thing is be careful when putting them back dow
The ladder is perfect for getting into attics and pruning medium sized trees. It can easily be put behind a cupboard or in storage, it’s quite small, when fully retracted, honestly. It feels really sturdy and does not slide at all, making the entire experience a rock-solid one! It’s not exactly light, but it’s really not very heavy either, so moving it around is not much of an issue at all. It would easily fit into a car boot as well. Glad I spent a bit more and bought this one, after reading the reviews of other cheaper priced ones that seem to be clones of this one. Can’t fault it at all.
I’m very happy with these ladders. I bought them primarily for tree branch lopping and they were reasonable for this, the only time I switched to traditional ladders was because of height. I’ve used these ladders for gutter repairs and the like and I’ve been very happy with them.
Have used this 3.2m. Ladder a few times,
It’s quite bendy and flexible but is strong enough to take the weight of a person.
The best thing is storage, stores away easily in sheds & cupboards.
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
https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00OKT61NW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00OKU47EQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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
https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00OKT61NW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00OKU47EQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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
https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00OKT61NW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00OKU47EQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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
https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00OKT61NW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00OKU47EQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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
https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00OKT61NW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00OKU47EQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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
https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00OKT61NW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00OKU47EQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Takes up so little room when not in use. But just be careful when folding down as they come down very quickly, so keep your fingers well away. That is why it was given 4* My husband puts on gardening gloves when folding the ladders down to protect his fingers! Other than that, they are fine.
Used for gutters and aerial installation at our caravan. Dead easy to pop in the car to transport. Hefty enough for an 18 stoner. I wouldn’t spend hours up them but for window cleaning and general maintenance they’re fine. Like others say, collapse them in the correct way or lose some fingers. Recommended
To repair the porch roof very sturdy and stable easy to use
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.
Ladder is easy to use. It is not as stiff as a one piece or conventional extending ladder but it is perfectly adequate if used sensibly
Good product, but I received a second one two days after the first trying to return it to Amazon
A Hermes chap in a car picked it up this morning hope you received it back!
Compct, versatile and strong.
CRUCIAL..mind your fingers!!!
Relacement for one I passed on; but this one has no storage bag making it obtrusive in open storage.
Butan excellent product.
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
Bought to access the loft and I am very happy with this ladder. It is very sturdy and I easy to use.
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
This product makes you feel like inspector gadget!
No more lugging giant metal through your house to get to the loft – no more accidentally scratching the paint work as you carry it back out to your shed. In fact, this so small that you no longer need to keep these in your shed – they will fit in an airing cupboard or under your stairs.
These are so quick and easy to extend I cant see any other reason to buy standard ladders. These are incredibly sturdy, and can be heightened to the exactly length you want and then instantly retracted at the click of a button.
If you’re put off by the price tag, i think personally think the benefit of the storage space alone is worth it.
I love the fact this can be easily transported. Although it takes a while to get used to the flex when you go up the ladder.
Very good quality versatile extension ladders. Bought for our Motorhome to clean the roof as & when – ideal.
Weight is ok, but they are sturdy which us the main thing. Easy to use – the fact they click into place at every rung, is ideal, to achieve the perfect height. They reduce in size so as to store & carry easily. Would recommend, as they are a quality product.
The ladders are clearly made of good quality material and once you get the hang of it are easy enough to erect and take down. Just keep those fingers clear. Can feel a bit of flex when extended which causes a bit of insecurity but seem safe enough.
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!
Fairly heavy..solid construction…but if you fully extend it it dies bend a little like any telescopic ladder!
Although at first the ladder did not feel as stable as the traditional type – My husband on standing on last rung of this ladder he was unsure but continued the the next step and the ladder became really rigid and firm. It’s just what he wanted: it long enough, strong enough and has quick-fold buttons once a job’s finished. It fits easily into car boot – Brilliant.
Great ladder and easy to use. Feels safe and of high quality. There is a small amount of play in it toward the top but that’s to be expected given its telescopic. It is sturdy and the grips on the feet are effective. I find it packs away easily and the safety measure is good, when you drop one section it stops with a gap to not trap fingers, then when you drop the next section the gap closes above each time.
Easy to carry from place to place and easy to extend to full height.I find it a bit wobbly fully extended but so far no other problems.
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
Heavy to move around and quite difficult to put up and take down due to their weight, size and catches which can sometimes stick. A two person job to use. On the plus side they are sturdy and stow away to a small size for ease of storage
Used it only sparingly so far but pleased with the purchase. Nice to carry around when in collapsed mode & fits into boot of my (small) car. Been in loft today & easy enough to extend.but have to be careful when collapsing the rungs one at a time afterwards to avoid trapping fingers. Will be using it to prune a 3m high conifer shrub tomorrow & expecting it be safer than the extended stepladder I was using last week. Keep it in the original cardboard box when storing in my garage.
Very happy with it, had to spray some lubricant on it as it was a bit stuff to use, as expected there is a fair amount of flex with it but so far no issues and for getting on top of my high top van and into the roof at home it is perfec
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.
We needed a ladder which was long enough to reach certain jobs in the house but easy to store and this has been a good solution. Sometimes a little difficult to dis-assemble and the ladder is quite heavy to easily carry from place to place, but these are fairly minor niggles compared to having to use a full size set.
I’ve needed an outdoor ladder for some time to perform small bits of maintenance on my house and finally took the plunge with this product. My first impressions are that it’s very strong and sturdy and can handle quite heavy individuals using it.
As others have said, be careful when collapsing the product as it can surprise you the first time you collapse it and you don’t want to get your fingers caught in it. Having said that, there are some safety feature with folding it away from storage, where the ladder will only full retract when you release the step underneath the one you’re retracting.
It’s not a very small product, despite it being a compact product, but I’d much rather have something I can trust when I’m using it, so the extra size is actually welcomed. When using the ladder, it inspires confidence, doesn’t slip and I’m sure will provide many years of service, so definitely recommended.
I wanted to access my fascia/soffits (at approx 5.1m from ground level). I incorrectly thought I could achieve this with this ladder, assuming at 4.7m I could reach even considering the 4-1 rule. I am around 110kg and the higher you go, the smaller the component sections become – obviously, by design.Whilst the ladder seemed pretty well constructed as I ascended I became less confident as it appeared to bow. I was interested to subsequently note that the box it arrived in has a diagram that suggests you shouldn’t climb higher than 3.4m giving me a working height much lower than the 5.1m I needed. I must have missed that; I’m sure that would be somewhere in the description. Brilliant size for storage but I have replaced it with an extension ladder for roofline work.
Great ladders for quick jobs not fully extended. they get a bit bouncy full stretch so fine for getting a ball out of the gutter but wouldn’t want to install a big aerial off them at that height . Very handy bit of ki
I don’t have capacity for a full size ladder so this is a great alternative. I would also say good even if you do have space as much less bulky and easier to get into position. Not as sturdy as a standard ladder but to be expected and doesn’t affect performance or ability to use it. Grip feels really secure and never felt wobbly once up. A good purchase to have on hand when needing those further out of reach places.
It might seem expensive at this price, but this is not an area where you want to cut corners. Some of the stairs in larger houses in St Albans go quite high.
One great benefit of this well-made extendable ladder, is that it’s relatively silent in operation, which is super-useful for me, as – for early morning stair watch – I have to sneak in silently and be there looking at the stairs ready, for when they come down first-thing.
I absolutely recommend it and will probably get another, as the house I was in on Marshalls Drive this morning had NO INTEREST in my stair use health & safety advice, which is a complimentary service and I was forced to leave without the ladder. Sad.
It might seem expensive at this price, but this is not an area where you want to cut corners. Some of the stairs in larger houses in St Albans go quite high.
One great benefit of this well-made extendable ladder, is that it’s relatively silent in operation, which is super-useful for me, as – for early morning stair watch – I have to sneak in silently and be there looking at the stairs ready, for when they come down first-thing.
I absolutely recommend it and will probably get another, as the house I was in on Marshalls Drive this morning had NO INTEREST in my stair use health & safety advice, which is a complimentary service and I was forced to leave without the ladder. Sad.
Such a great piece of kit and I picked up for a good price on a lightning deal. Extends really nice and easily, easy to carry in one hand, though borders on the heavy side. Feels sturdy enough when on it. The roofers had to borrow it and no complaints on a 3 day job (without a rope and pulley so they were carrying tiles up and down all day).
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.
Does what it says on the tin. I’ve bought the 4.7meter ladder and it’s great. I would say watch your fingers when retracting the ladder as you could have a nasty accident. It does clearly state that on the ladder so it’s not like a hidden problem . Guess you can’t have a retracting ladder that doesn’t come without a trap hazard
Really sturdy and I’ve extended to 3 meters to gain access to my loft
Highly recommended for people with less storage space for a ladder that doesn’t retrac
Very useful ladder, don’t try and lift it closed without securing the strap. Don’t try and close it without moving your fingers well out of the falling section. Doesn’t flex too much at full extension, but i’m not that heavy
Had been looking at these for a while and was sceptical about them being solid enough at this height.
Recently had the ladder fully extended to fix some guttering and it was perfect.
In cold weather with numb fingers releasing the locks is a bit tricky…. but I would much rather they were solid like this than too loose.
When collapsed it takes up so little space it’s remarkable how much it can extend.
Every Christmas the decorations are hung all over the house this quality piece of kit made it so easy no more heavy ladder it was a life saver the sturdiness of it is amazing and to erect it so easy and to take it down is even easier I kept it in my porch all Christmas so I could nip out and put decorations back up from the wind no more trips to the garage for heavy ladder 10 out of 10
Bought this for painting the stairwell and did what a ladder is supposed to do. Took it outside after to fully extend it and I can reach the upstairs windows but not quite high enough for guttering. It has a little flex when fully extended which can be unsettling at first, but once you get over that and realise it will hold you then you find yourself bouncing up and down no problem. Good ladder over all and stores away nicely. Would definitely recommend.
Great versatile ladders , ideal for loft and very portable, Every home should have them
Takes up little space when not on use. Easy to extend and collapse. Perfect as a loft ladder. Very stable and sturdy. We purchased the size up from what we needed and that was a good decision as the ladder is supported about two foot from its end which gives you support as you step into the loft.
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.
Very good product. Does feel a bit flexible at the joints but it does hold weight. Nice design in the locks for each rung segment, leaves 1-2 inches space until the next lock down is activated to ensure fingers are not caugh
Took me some time to decide if this would be as good as a std fixed extending ladder as its always a worry when your 10ft up in the air with a tin of paint in your hands. But i bit the bullet as it was great price and once id got to grips with how to extend and close (without chopping off my fingers, it worked absolutely fine. Gone are the days when i have to attached my roof rack each time i have a small job to carryout on site, i can just open the boot and fit in a small space.
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.
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!
Have just used this ladder to put my icicle lights up ,was a bit uneasy about using it as not very good on ladders I’m a 15stone man , played about with it out of sight till I got used to rising and lowing it got on with it a treat very sturdy and not a lot of wobble , nice piece of kit and stores in a little bit of space in the shed nic bit of ki
3.8 m used for loft access and wanted it long into the loft so easier to get on or off the top of the ladder. Not as sturdy as I had hoped but it was a lot better value than the market leader. Does the job though.
It’s well worth paying extra for the quality of German design and manufacturing.
There’s a small amount of flex at full extension (I have a 3.5m ladder), but nothing to worry about. I am not very good with ladders, rarely having used them, but felt perfectly safe up and down this one.
The locking mechanism is firm, and collapsing the ladder is dead easy, and risk-free if done according to the instructions.
Highly recommended.
We moved into a bungalow and I left my extending ladder at our previous house. Then discovered I needed to reach the top of the facia to put in fixings for Christmas lights. I was a little dubious about this ladder but it’s small size when stored won me over. I have used it and it is fine, but be careful when dropping it down. Keep fingers away from the tubes as the ladder drops very quickly. When you have got used to it is is noisy, but quite safe.
Bought as an easy use ladder for windows and smaller jobs. Easy to use and transport, compact storage, light and easy to extend. You soon get used to taking them down but take care to keep your fingers out of the way. They bend a bit if you go high if your heavier in stature, which may make you feel insecure using these instead of conventional ladders but they do the job. Only downside I found was the top full rung may slide if you haven’t placed it right. The grips on the bottom are robust. All in all OK for doing the bits and bobs around the house saving you getting out a heavy conventional ladder. However I would not feel safe using this to tinker with the gutter. That said happy with this purchase.
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.
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.
Few ladders go this high and can still be put neatly away, so a major advantage here.
However the nature of these ladders is that they do flex significantly when fully extended, and are a bit awkward to extend, retract and carry. Nothing that an able bodied, averagely fit person can’t do, but if you feel that you are less strong or less fit than average, you might want to try before you buy.
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 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.
Very happy with this ladder. It feels strong and certainly works well.
Easy to extend but you do need to be careful when collapsing it as you need 2 hands to do the clips and if anything was in the way – ie a child’s fingers they would get squashed as it suddenly drops rapidly with the build up of ladder rungs. The first time I tried our collapsing the rungs it startled me how quick and the force with which it happened.
I used the ladder for the first time yesterday. It worked as expected. It isn’t as sturdy as a traditional ladder but didn’t feel unsafe. It folds down to a convenient size for storage which was the main attraction for me. I’ve given it four stars as soft/slow close would have made it perfect. However I knew it didn’t have this before purchase so no complains. All in all, a good purchase
The not so positives – The down side to these are be VERY careful when putting the ladders down to store, because if you have your fingers in the wrong position, you could break them when putting the runners down.
A little heavier than what I thought but overall really pleased
These ladders are not as sturdy as I was expecting. They bend quite considerably. They are easy to use but I will need to wait and see as for their durability.
The provider has now provided a solution to this. I am more than satisfied and would recommend them.
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!
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!
It’s a pretty sturdy ladder and easy to push up but a bit tricky bringing it back down , I feel that when you push the clips to bring down one section at a time it’s quite heavy after two of three sections and feel I’m going to damage it….maybe that’s why they give you six extra push clips ( that’s a worrying sign ) but time will tell, all in all a pretty good ladder if you take it easy closing it.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I liked the way the ladder opened and it feels secure and safe in use even when fully extended. The only thing I don’t like is the way it closes, the first ladder I purchased wasn’t long enough so it had to go back, but it did have a “soft close feature” which was a really good safety feature (no crushed fingers). This ladder drops like a guillotine and you have to take care when closing it, I recommend wearing gardening gloves. Because I didn’t use the ladder in anger for some time I didn’t bother to exchange it, on reflection maybe I should have.
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.
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.
As others have said mind the gap when you are putting this back down because it can come down quick and hard.
As others have said mind the gap when you are putting this back down because it can come down quick and hard.