Ladders Extendable Telescopic 8.5FT/ 2.6M Ladder Heavy-Duty Multi Purpose Straight Attic Loft Ladder Portable Folding Stainless Steel Ladders, 9 Steps

Our home has no loft stairs so I purchased this 2.6m (8.5ft) 9-step telescopic metal ladder. We have limited space so this is a game changer in terms of using up less storage than a regular ladder and can be tucked away in the garage or if you use one for work, no problem it will easily store in your van. Some cars have those shallow storage areas under the boot base, it could fit in a tight space like that!Since we do not store anything up in the loft, this was the perfect opportunity to inspect the available space and conditions incase of the odd roof leak or birds or wasp activity.I guess the first thing on my mind was how safe is a telescopic ladder compared to a one-piece straight ladder? Could it slide down while using it and loose my toes or fingers throwing me off balance and falling to my doom? ...Well no it is unlikely, if anything was to go it would be the step under me due to my weight, nothing above would go. Both latches remain in place until you press both switches inwards otherwise it will not collapse. If you are scared of collapsing the ladder, lay it down first or have someone hold and slowly lower the top as you press the switches in each step!You should wear shoes with toe protectors and gloves for your own peace of mind, it will give you more confidence and grip holding on to the ladder.Apart from the low price, my only gripe is that the platforms are narrower than I expected but it does not affect daily use. I just hope you wear the appropriate footwear to allow for maximum grip.In conclusion, I am very pleased with the portability and how easy it is to setup and feels safe.

This ladder is brilliant with multiple use. Seems very sturdy & safe. It's heavy but needs to be considering it's use.

Perfect for occasional loft access

Good ladder for the price. Very sturdy and compact.Good quality

This has been incredibly useful moving into my first house, and very convenient to store. It’s a little heavy, and you need to be extremely careful of fingers in the way when taking it down! But it’s been a great buy.

It’s great to have and can use it on the stairs . And you can lean it forward to the wall in front of you . To dust off cobwebs.

Sturdy ladder,easy enough to put it up, suitable for getting into the loft.

I replaced a set of standard extendable aluminium ladders that had seen better days. I like the telescopic and folding design as it makes use on a staircase a doddle. They are a little heavier than I expected but the materials and build quality are exceptional for the price. Storage in the collapsed state is much easier than finding somewhere for my old six foot ladders.