Customer Reviews

ResQLadder FL50 Five and Six-Story Portable Emergency Escape Ladder, 50 Foot

5 star:		(7)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

I have two children, ages 6 and 3 1/2 years. Originally, I ordered this ladder and the ladder sold by One Step Ahead because I knew I wanted one in each of their rooms and I thought the one from One Step Ahead would be lighter and easier for our youngest daughter to use. I WAS WRONG. Although lighter, the ladder from One Step Ahead is BULKY and NEITHER of my children could lift it/maneuver it enough to get it into the window during our drills.

Yes, this ladder is heavier. BUT they never lift the whole thing. They drag the box to the window and then take the bottom rung (which is a different color and packaged to sit right on top, so it is easy to find) out and throw it out the window. Then they start throwing handfuls of the rest of the rungs out until the hooks. My 3 1/2 year old had no problem with this during our drill. It didn't take long and definitely beat not being able to make it work at all. I just ordered a second one so that they both have a child friendly ladder.

The storage box is much smaller as well, but we are storing it with the over the windowsill hooks open instead of folded flat because opening them was something they could not consistently do quickly.

I also really liked that it is easy to do drills and refold the ladder back into the box correctly and that more than one person can be supported at a time.

The description forgets to tell you that it is for window sills that are 10 in wide or smaller.

If you have a wider sill, you are expected to do this:

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Ours is 15 in. Amazon is really good about taking it back without charge. But it is a hassle. And we still don't have an emergency ladder.

That's the only reason why a star was lost.

Ladder arrived right on time and is just what I wanted. It is strong and well made and not too heavy. Chain is good and made in USA.

I just received this ladder. My house is three stories in the back. I was able to easily install the ladder in one of the windows. While I did not try it out by climbing down, it seems like a very sturdy ladder. It was very simple to put back in the box, as well. I also like that it comes with extra customizable standoffs. My colonial style house has windows directly above windows in the front. These standoffs will keep the ladder from breaking the lower windows in the event of an escape.

I bought this ladder for my 3 year old's room that is 3 stories up in case of an extreme emergency. It is very easy to use; the box that it is in is not nearly as large as I expected and it certainly isn't as heavy given that it is a chain ladder. The box it comes it makes it easy to take in and out so you can see if it works in your house and still get it back in its original position for quick use later. Hope we never have to use it.

Due to all of the fires in the neighborhood, I was in a hurry to buy this ladder. It was not as described and did not have all of the legs attached. It really impossible to screw them on. Really cheap plastic. I was really disappointed, for the price and should have gone with another vendor. The ladResQLadder FL35 Four-Story Portable Emergency Escape Ladder, 35 Foot

The packaging allows the ladder to unfold without getting tangled, it is easy to use and works great. The price is reasonable for the product.

This is a very well made escape device. One downfall might be that it would be heavy for a small child to handle.

It is nice that a company still cares enough to make a product here in the USA. I would never trust my children's lives to some cheap chinese made junk. This is the best quality safety ladder I have found and I will spread the word.

I was really surprised with how fast this arrived. I think it took only like 3 days or so.