Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #103911 in Home Improvement
• Size: 8-Foot
• Brand: Werner
• Model: 7808
• Number of items: 1

Features

• 8' stepladder or 13-1/2' extended
• Slip-resistant Traction-Tred round rungs
• 375 pound rating
• Extra large feet with ribbed rubber pads
• Exclusive Alflo rung joint means Twist-proof performance

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.

Customer Reviews

takes a beating without compromising safety
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.

Sturdy Ladder for Heavy Jobs
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.