Werner 7808 375-Pound Duty Rating Type IA Fiberglass Combination Step/Extension Ladder, 8-Foot

by Werner

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

This extra heavy duty fiberglass combination step and extension ladder is rated at 375 pounds (type IAA). A fixed lock with bearing plates supports the top (fly) section when used as an extension. A heavy gauge steel bracket engages a steel pin to lock into the stepladder position. Includes Werner-foots exclusive Alflo rung joint for twist-proof performance. Mar-resistant rubber covered molded end caps protect the support surface and extra large feet with ribbed rubber pads ad to the stability.

Product Description

WERNER ORANGE 7800 SERIES Fiberglass Combination Step/Extension Ladder offers a 375lbs load capacity. Type IAA Duty Rating. This ladder will solve many of your ladder requirements. This ladder converts quickly into both a step ladder and an extension ladder. Features include: non-conductive fiberglass channel rails, heavy gauge steel bracket engages steel pin to lock sections in step ladder position, and wall bumper surface protectors. Nylon coated rung wear sleeved and guides increase ease of operation. Extra large feet with ribbed rubber pads. Slip resistant padded V-Rung is factory installed. Load Capacity: 375. Stepladder Size: 8'. Width at Flared Base (Outside Rails): 25-1/4". Stepladder Spread to Outside of Shoes: 60-1/2". Length of Ladder in Closed Position: 96-3/4". Extended Ladder Working Length: 13-1/2". Overlap: 3'. Parallel Section: Flared Section. Rails: 3-1/8" wide - 3-1/8" wide. Flange: 1-3/16" wide - 1-3/16" wide. Width: 14-1/2" outside rails - 14-1/2'' outside rails at top. Ladder in Closed Position: 7-7/8'' deep.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 42.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00004RKDE
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• Item model number: 7808
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #153,096 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #49 in Home Improvement > Building Supplies > Ladders > Extension Ladders

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars takes a beating without compromising safety, December 21, 2000

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cecelia augustin (auburn, ca USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Werner 7808 375-Pound Duty Rating Type IA Fiberglass Combination Step/Extension Ladder, 8-Foot (Tools & Home Improvement)

I worked for Pacific Bell for 7yrs as an outside technician installing phone lines. I used this ladder for 7yrs while it was stored on the top of my van and subjected to rain and heat. It took a beating without compromising safety and I used it to climb on roofs, run wire under eves, climb into attics, trim trees, etc. Now that I live out in the country, this is the ladder that will take care of all my climbing needs.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Sturdy Ladder for Heavy Jobs, November 29, 2008

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O. Gunther "Ooooh! Shiny!" (Marietta, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Werner 7808 375-Pound Duty Rating Type IA Fiberglass Combination Step/Extension Ladder, 8-Foot (Tools & Home Improvement)

I purchased this ladder about a month ago from Amazon. It arrived via their carrier (too big for UPS) about a week before Amazon's estimated delivery which was a nice surprise; unfortunately after I took it home (I had it delivered to my work) I found that one of the legs had been smashed at some point and there was a large crack in the fiberglass. So I called Amazon customer service and to their credit they setup a new delivery quickly and relatively effortlessly.

I received my replacement ladder about a week later and was happy to find it in good working order. Being that I am a bigger guy (300 lbs+) I purchased this ladder for working around the house as I wanted a single ladder that could be used for multiple purposes. So far this ladder fits the bill very well. My thoughts thus far are:

GOOD:

-Well built

-Well designed

-Lightweight for such a ladder

-Takes up less space (it serves the purpose of what would otherwise require two separate ladders)

BAD:

-Not a lot of thought put into ways a consumer might store the ladder (it seems to only ways are to lay it down flat or leaning against a wall. If you want to hang it sideways on a wall, the design does not support itself)

-No top step or other area on the ladder to help with projects (i.e. to hold tools or materials while working on it)

OTHER:

-The rungs are round and rather painful if you attempt to climb it without sturdy shoes. I can't knock Werner for this as this ladder is obviously designed for commercial use, not residential so it is unlikely this was given much consideration. Still for anyone thinking about buying this for their home (like me) this is not a casual use ladder. It is big and bulky and is fit more for projects than fixing the quick burned out lightbulb.

-Even though my replacement ladder was structurally fine, it still looked like it had received some abuse. I don't know if this was at Amazon's warehouse or if it happened in route via the carrier however the ladder already showed signs of wear. I can't blame Werner for this though and therefore I did not reduce the score in this review. Still it should be noted.

-I was watching the price on this ladder (on Amazon) for probably a year as $300 to $400 is a lot for a ladder to use for residential use. Eventually the price fell to about 1/2 of the listed price which is when I pounced. I am not sure if it was a pricing mistake but within the hour of my purchase, the price went back up by over $100. So for me I feel like I got an extremely good deal on a ladder that should last me 20+ years.

UPDATE: 09/26/2010 - I've had this ladder almost 2 years now and both its pros and cons have continued to be manifest themselves. While I am very happy with the build quality of the ladder, I find myself fantasizing about buying a new ladder every time I use it as the rungs really do hurt my feet. I am guessing most of the people who are in the market for a ladder of this type would be wearing reinforced boots while using it. I, unfortunately do not and tend to forget about it until I'm already up and working on it. I stand by my four star rating.

5.0 out of 5 stars The best ladder ever!, February 4, 2012

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Tommy - See all my reviews

This review is from: Werner 7807 375-Pound Duty Rating Type IA Fiberglass Combination Step/Extension Ladder, 7-Foot (Tools & Home Improvement)

I work as an electrician and I think this ladder is better than any other by far. We have used many other ladders and this exceeds all other ladders. It is light portable and versatile. You can't go wrong with this ladder.