Telesteps 1600W 250-Pound Duty Rating Aluminum Telescoping Extension Ladder with Wide Step, 12-1/2-Foot

by Telesteps

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Telesteps 1600W "wide step" 300 lb Type 1A contractor grade telescoping extension ladder represents a revolutionary breakthrough in conventional ladder technologies. Made from lightweight, high strength aluminum alloys, the Telesteps 1600W automatically telescopes up or down from just 30"" to 12.5ft. in seconds to give you a convenient 16 ft. climbing height extension ladder that is easy to carry, easy to use and easy to store. It also telescopes up to just the height you need in one ft. incremements giving you many extension ladders in one small versatile package. Weighing only 22lbs the Telesteps 1600W telescoping extension ladder can be taken, used and stored anywhere that most conventional ladders just won't fit!Trusted by the US Military, paramilitary and fire and police depts. Meets OSHA and ANSI standards.

Product Description

Telescopes up in 1' increments to just the height you need. Telescopes up to 12.5 physical height. Telescopes down automatically to: (1600W) 30" and (1800W) 33". Made from high quality, high strength, lightweight aluminum alloys. High quality non slip rubber bumpers and feet. Molded serrated climbing rungs for sure grip and stability.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 30 x 19.5 x 3.5 inches ; 83.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 27.1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000G0DOWA
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 1600W
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #261,620 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #44 in Home Improvement > Building Supplies > Ladders > Telescoping Ladders
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A little disconcerting when you lower it!, February 19, 2008

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Joseph F. Stramaglia Jr. - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Telesteps 1600W 250-Pound Duty Rating Aluminum Telescoping Extension Ladder with Wide Step, 12-1/2-Foot (Tools & Home Improvement)

Checked out this and the Xtend and Climb brand, opted for this one. It is very sturdy in all positions, just a little scary when you release the rings and the steps above where you are holding it come racing down! The xtend and climb solves this by having you release each step one at a time. I just found this one to feel more secure than the xtend and climb.

Overall I'm satisfied with it (will use it with our camper).

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Been using one for years, December 3, 2010

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NY Firefighter (Stormville, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Telesteps 1600W 250-Pound Duty Rating Aluminum Telescoping Extension Ladder with Wide Step, 12-1/2-Foot (Tools & Home Improvement)

I've owned the Telesteps 10.5 foot one for 6 years and subjected it to heavy use as a realty inspector. I've used in hot weather, cold weather, in the rain, snow, etc.
Pros: It is light, sturdy, dependable and easy to set up and take down. The release rings on the bottom make collapsing the ladder much easier and faster than competitors models that make you lower each rung one-at-a-time. (I have one of them, too -- I almost never use it.)
Cons: The internal white plastic spacers started to fracture not long after I bought the unit but their breaking didn't seem to have any effect on using the ladder. (I emptied out the broken pieces by pulling off the red rubber feet on the bottom tubes -- letting the ladder collapse down hard probably caused the problem) The feet should also have weep holes drilled to allow rainwater / moisture to drain out.

The top rail separated from one tube today and now won't lock in anymore. Time for a new ladder. Considering I've used it probably over 800 times, I think I've gotten my money's worth.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Awful Telesteps customer service- defective rubber feet, beware, February 17, 2010

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SK "sk" (Massachusetts) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Telesteps 1600W 250-Pound Duty Rating Aluminum Telescoping Extension Ladder with Wide Step, 12-1/2-Foot (Tools & Home Improvement)

The rubber feet on my ladder disintegrated after about 5 uses and about one year. I went to use ladder this past week and both rubber feet fell off in pieces. They were not worn. They are required as they structurally support the thin walled aluminum tubing in addition to providing a stable non-slip base. [...] provided useless customer service, denied responsibility for any liability of their product, and told me to contact the place of purchase for any problems. I have notified the Consumer Product Safety Commission of this problem and caution all owners of Telesteps products to carefully check the ladder each and every time before use. Is is a wonderfully conceived product. It lacks good execution. It is potentially dangerous even when used correctly. Just make sure you don't ask too much from it.