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Part Number 785P
Size15-1/2-Foot
ColorGray/Blue
MaterialAluminum
Item Package Quantity1
Item Dimensions
Weight36 Pounds
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Product Description
Amazon.com Product Description
Designed for both commercial contractors and home do-it-yourselfers, Xtend & Climb Professional Edition Telescoping Ladders are a sensible alternative to traditional bulky extension ladders. Lightweight and durable, these heavy-duty, time-saving ladders extend by the foot and feature ergonomic designs and locking tabs for smooth, safe operation. The styling and strength of the Professional Edition ladders will make them the most favored tool on the jobsite.
Extends and Locks by the Foot
Xtend & Climb Professional Edition Telescoping Ladders extend and lock by the foot, easily adjusting to whatever height is needed for your job. This comes in handy when you don't want the hassle of lugging around a heavy extension ladder. Just carry your Xtend & Climb Professional Edition where you need it and simply open it up, rung by rung.Safe and Easy to Operate
Designed with safety in mind, each of these telescoping ladders features a No-Pinch Closure System, as well as red/green tab indicators that let you know when the rungs are locked into place and the ladder is safe to climb. An angled thumb release ensures proper hand positioning and the ergonomic design allows for smooth operation. In addition, each Professional Edition ladder has non-slip end caps that help keep it firmly in place.
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Xtend & Climb Professional Edition Telescoping Ladders extend and lock by the foot, easily adjusting to whatever height is needed for your job. This comes in handy when you don't want the hassle of lugging around a heavy extension ladder. Just carry your Xtend & Climb Professional Edition where you need it and simply open it up, rung by rung.Safe and Easy to Operate
Designed with safety in mind, each of these telescoping ladders features a No-Pinch Closure System, as well as red/green tab indicators that let you know when the rungs are locked into place and the ladder is safe to climb. An angled thumb release ensures proper hand positioning and the ergonomic design allows for smooth operation. In addition, each Professional Edition ladder has non-slip end caps that help keep it firmly in place.
Carry and Store Anywhere
Thanks to an integrated carrying handle and heavy-duty closure strap, the Xtend & Climb Professional Edition Telescoping Ladder can be taken anywhere, and it stores compactly in your garage or truck. For further convenience, a durable carry case is sold separately.
Constructed with Durable Materials
Made of Aerospace Engineered 6061 alloy with a Clean-Touch anodized finish, each heavy-duty Xtend & Climb Professional Edition ladder has rungs that are built tough to ensure sturdy footing. With larger duty ratings than the original Xtend & Climb ladders, the Professional Edition ladders can withstand even the most demanding jobs.
Each Xtend & Climb Professional Edition Telescoping Ladder is backed by a six-month warranty on parts and repair.
What's in the Box
Xtend & Climb Professional Edition Telescoping Ladder.
 Professional Edition Telescoping Ladders | ||
| Model | 780p | 785p |
| Height Open | 12-1/2 feet | 15-1/2 feet |
| Height Closed | 32-1/4 inches | 36-1/2 inches |
| Weight | 19-3/4 inches | 19-3/4 inches |
| Depth | 3-3/4 inches | 3-3/4 inches |
| Weight | 32 pounds | 36 pounds |
| ANSI Duty Rating | Type IA (300 pounds) | Type I (250 pounds) |
Product Description
This Xtend & Climb ladder features heavy-duty construction and is designed to hold up to professional use, making it a great choice for contractors or the serious do-it-yourselfer. The ladder extends in 1-ft. increments and folds to 36 1/2in.H when not in use, so it stores virtually anywhere. OSHA and ANSI approved. Application: Ladder, Capacity (lbs.): 250, Height (in.): 186, Common Usage: Contractors and do-it-yourselfers, Material: Aluminum alloy, Finish Type: Anodized, Foldable: Yes, ANSI Approved: Yes, Osha Approved: Yes
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
37 of 38 people found the following review helpful
I purchased the 12.5 ft. 225lb. model for my father 2 years ago for Christmas. Bought that one on Ebay for $179. After seeing the quality of his, I always thought I would like to have one for myself. Since I am 6'1, and around 205lbs., when I saw this model, which I think is new, at $199 at Amazon, sold by Target, I just had to go for it. I liked the 250lb. rating, and also the extra 3ft. of height. It is a little heavier than the 12.5ft. model, but if you need a little extra height it is a better deal. If you are under 200lbs., and don't need the extra height, you may want to just purchase the 12.5ft., 225lb. rated model. It will be lighter to carry around. In any case, with both of these models, be careful when extending, and especially make sure you keep your fingers out from between the steps when releasing each section to bring it down. It will definitely pinch your fingers real bad! Aside from that, it is a great alternative to a full blown extension ladder. When fully collapsed it takes up very little room, and it's great to have if you have a two story home, or anything else that requires more than a step ladder to get the job done. In my opinion the Xtend&Climb products are superior to the Telesteps line in quality and construction.
44 of 47 people found the following review helpful
### UPDATE ###
My boyfriend was able to study and "repair" the bottom two rungs - putting in METAL parts to replace the "Gum ball" engineering Xtend-n-climb are so fond of. Not an elegant solution to have to redesign a product you paid over two bills for.
ALSO of import:
A fellow that we work often (sub contractor) with saw how I was setting up my ladder - having the buttons facing the climber (for the convenience of adjustments), but as he pointed out - the feet are prone to kicking the button (which are made of cheapoo soft plastic with a simple friction connections - not even plastic threads!), so he suggested the the buttons be placed facing away from the climber. Perhaps, if you were to only use this ladder with the buttons facing the wall - maybe it would last. I don't know for sure.
### END UPDATE ###
My boyfriend and I run a business where we need a ladder often during the week. Before we got this ladder, he would have to logistically figure out when he needed to put his roof-rack on his car and strap down the extension ladder. Sometimes, we'd be sunk at an account when surprised with the need for a ladder when we didn't bring one. Roof racks and ladders cut down gas mileage, so we wouldn't want to always lug it around!
But when we got this puppy that all changed!
We could tuck this ladder behind the driver seat and always have a generous 15' ladder with us (which is enough for almost every need we have!).
Yes it is a bit hard to extend this ladder. But there is a trick to it! Turn it upside down and extend the bottom parts out first until you get it up about 5'. Then simply turn it over (I spin it over almost), then extend it the rest of the way. No complaints from me here with this method.
BUT, after a few months of use the plastic sliding button/lever on the bottom right rung started popping out! We've put it back in and it would pop out again! Worse still was the fact that after a few times, the mechanical components of the works inside fell out and inside the bottom right leg of this ladder! There was no way I or my boyfriend could see to fix it! So we taped the bottom rung closed and hoped this was an anomaly. Our 15.5' ladder was now a 13.5' ladder.
See pictures of how we taped off the rungs.
But unfortunately, the second rung's button at the right also popped out and its works fell into the legs as well - no conceivable way to repair. So we had to tape that off. Now the once 15.5' ladder is now an 11.5' ladder!
I wend to Xtend & Climb's website hoping for a FAQ or customer support info about this. There seemed to be none. This it seems is a disposable ladder.
So here we are. We still use it because fortunately it's only the bottom two rungs that are now worthless. It makes this ladder very heavy for just 11.5', but we still get use out of it. But if one of the works fails in the middle somewhere, we'll have to scrap it out for its aluminum at the local recycle center.
We won't be buying another though - not if it's still made of PLASTIC!!! Yikes! That's no way to make a ladder Xtend & Climb! Plus, please have some support! (We didn't buy this from Amazon BTW - at that time Amazon didn't sell it).
If they came out with a new model that didn't self destruct, we would be all over that. We are forgiving people. We would give this another chance since it's so convenient. But since there is no way to know if Xtend & Climb has address these issues - and from the looks of the ladder's pics they still use PLASTIC!!!! - there's no way we'll be buying another one.
My boyfriend was able to study and "repair" the bottom two rungs - putting in METAL parts to replace the "Gum ball" engineering Xtend-n-climb are so fond of. Not an elegant solution to have to redesign a product you paid over two bills for.
ALSO of import:
A fellow that we work often (sub contractor) with saw how I was setting up my ladder - having the buttons facing the climber (for the convenience of adjustments), but as he pointed out - the feet are prone to kicking the button (which are made of cheapoo soft plastic with a simple friction connections - not even plastic threads!), so he suggested the the buttons be placed facing away from the climber. Perhaps, if you were to only use this ladder with the buttons facing the wall - maybe it would last. I don't know for sure.
### END UPDATE ###
My boyfriend and I run a business where we need a ladder often during the week. Before we got this ladder, he would have to logistically figure out when he needed to put his roof-rack on his car and strap down the extension ladder. Sometimes, we'd be sunk at an account when surprised with the need for a ladder when we didn't bring one. Roof racks and ladders cut down gas mileage, so we wouldn't want to always lug it around!
But when we got this puppy that all changed!
We could tuck this ladder behind the driver seat and always have a generous 15' ladder with us (which is enough for almost every need we have!).
Yes it is a bit hard to extend this ladder. But there is a trick to it! Turn it upside down and extend the bottom parts out first until you get it up about 5'. Then simply turn it over (I spin it over almost), then extend it the rest of the way. No complaints from me here with this method.
BUT, after a few months of use the plastic sliding button/lever on the bottom right rung started popping out! We've put it back in and it would pop out again! Worse still was the fact that after a few times, the mechanical components of the works inside fell out and inside the bottom right leg of this ladder! There was no way I or my boyfriend could see to fix it! So we taped the bottom rung closed and hoped this was an anomaly. Our 15.5' ladder was now a 13.5' ladder.
See pictures of how we taped off the rungs.
But unfortunately, the second rung's button at the right also popped out and its works fell into the legs as well - no conceivable way to repair. So we had to tape that off. Now the once 15.5' ladder is now an 11.5' ladder!
I wend to Xtend & Climb's website hoping for a FAQ or customer support info about this. There seemed to be none. This it seems is a disposable ladder.
So here we are. We still use it because fortunately it's only the bottom two rungs that are now worthless. It makes this ladder very heavy for just 11.5', but we still get use out of it. But if one of the works fails in the middle somewhere, we'll have to scrap it out for its aluminum at the local recycle center.
We won't be buying another though - not if it's still made of PLASTIC!!! Yikes! That's no way to make a ladder Xtend & Climb! Plus, please have some support! (We didn't buy this from Amazon BTW - at that time Amazon didn't sell it).
If they came out with a new model that didn't self destruct, we would be all over that. We are forgiving people. We would give this another chance since it's so convenient. But since there is no way to know if Xtend & Climb has address these issues - and from the looks of the ladder's pics they still use PLASTIC!!!! - there's no way we'll be buying another one.
22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
In the construction business for 45 years. I can raise a 30 foot ladder by myself and need help extending and retracting this one. Latches are difficult to push and raise at the same time. When closing the parts move too fast to get fingers out of the way completely. GREAT CONCEPT.... just needs refining.
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Xtend & Climb 785P
Did a lot of research before I purchased this product. I do inspections and estimates as a Restoration Contractor and for the most part, this ladder works out well. Read more
Published 28 days ago by Mike Reeves
Very compact and efficent ladder
I purchased this ladder because I am in the roofing business and I saw a local insurance adjustor have one and absolutely loved so I had to have one. I purchased one back in Oct. Read more
Published 1 month ago by philly
Better choice than telesteps
I have used a telestep ladder for 3 years up until recently. It started to have trouble opening and locking in place. When a rung doesn't lock it can and will collapse. Read more
Published 2 months ago by D. Wohlk
Great for lack of storage
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Published 2 months ago by MoonB007
Good Purchase
It was just as expected. Ladder is sturdy and it isn't as hard to bring down as some of the others have said. Very simple to use.
Published 3 months ago by penub1
so far so good
This ladder was ~$30 cheaper than any local place in the upstate NY area. It came 3 days faster than expected and so far it works great. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Chris
great
I like this ladder. It is very easy for me to carry around, set up and use. As a smaller woman, I always had some trouble with larger ladders, but this one is great. Read more
Published 5 months ago by baker queen
very happy
Excellent ladder. Has great rubber bottoms for support. A little tricky to retract but not a big deal. Happy with the product
Published 5 months ago by Amish R. Purohit
Compact and Sturdy.
Solid product. Used it about half dozen times since i received it three weeks ago. Fits perfect in my Mazda 3, with out having to put the seats down. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Bigdaddy
A must-have for home inspections
The ability to be able to carry a ladder this long under one arm and store it in the trunk of a car or in the back seat or even passenger seat makes my life so much easier. Read more
Published 6 months ago by J. Howard
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