Little Giant 10103LGW 300-Pound Duty Rating Ladder System with Work Platform, 22-Foot
Review by Wayne Cannon "Wayne" : Why did I wait so long . . .

I've never used any of my other ladders (other than my 2' one) since getting this one. Sure, it's flexible for uneven heights (across sunken living room, stairs, uneven ground outside, etc.), but what I like most is that it is rock solid!!! The additional "work platform" is very nice to stand on for long periods of time or to set tools on (i.e., consider two if you're on your ladder much). When not fully extended, the overlapping steps create a broad step under foot. It is only a little bit more expensive than a ladder with an equivalent rating (250 lb, versus 150 for many ladders), and only a little heavier. Folded, however, it is easy to carry vertically simply by sticking your shoulder between two rungs and grabbing the second rung below with your hand.

Little Giant 10103LGW 300-Pound Duty Rating Ladder System with Work Platform, 22-Foot
Review by T.K. "Tom" : Little Giant Type 1A , 17 ft Ladder

These ladders are everything their fans claim they are: ingenious, versatile, and well made. However, because they are also heavy and expensive, it is important to buy as much ladder as you need, but no more. Be aware that if you have a 2-story house with 8' ceilings over a crawl space or basement, the 17' model will only reach to the bottom of a typical 2nd story window. On the other hand, I'm not sure I'd want to own a ladder much longer and heavier than this model. I'm a reasonably fit and strong guy; I can set and raise my conventional 28' extension ladder alone. But I'm pretty sure I'd need a partner to handle the longest LG type 1A model. The 22' type 1 model probably would have been better for me because it is only 1 pound heavier than the 17' type 1A, at about the same price, yet it could get to the eaves of my 2-story house.

In my opinion, these ladders excel as step ladders, but for many people will not be a good replacement for a long, rope-raised extension ladder. The best features are their relative stability and the ability to raise the 2 halfs of the A-frame unequally, so you can position it close up to a wall or on a stairway. Plus you can use the system as a scaffold.

The price is very high, but I checked out the cheaper Gorilla ladders at Home Depot and they seem to be even heavier. Furthermore the 2 sections did not raise apart as easily (as though they were not precisely machined). I give the LG 5 stars based only on the product itself[...]

Little Giant 10103LGW 300-Pound Duty Rating Ladder System with Work Platform, 22-Foot
Review by C. A Holmes "lovemyweetah" : Best ladder I've ever used

I'm a big guy - about 260 pounds and most ladders aren't very steady when I'm up there. This ladder is solid as a rock. I was truly shocked the first time I climbed up there. I was about 7 feet up and I ~tried~ to rock the ladder and it wouldn't rock at all. My wife tried it (she's not too keen on climbing ladders) and she thought it was great. If you need a ladder, buy this one - it's worth the money.