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Anonymous:

Review by for Werner M1-8-16 250-Pound Duty Rating Aluminum Multi-Master Articulated Ladder, 16-Foot
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I bought a house for the first time a year ago and knew I needed ladders. I found that buying two classic ladders was far more expensive than buying one that was articulated. So, I purchased this ladder. If you are in a similar situation, don’t hesitate to get an articulating ladder whether it is this brand or another.Here is my review:Pros:-The ladder really does allow for adjustment into several very useful positions.-When fully extended, it is extremely tall yet steady under weight. -As a scaffold, it is a great height for cleaning gutters on an average house. Note you will need a platform of some sort to place over the rungs. I used scrap board.-I’ve used it in most of its other positions and have found it to be steady and reliable. -It stores easily, although see below about locking for storage-It’s cost was much lower than other ladders where I purchased it and it appears to be a lot less than other articulating ladders. It is more than enough for most home use. Cons:-it is a bit heavy, but I’m not sure any more so than other articulated ladders. I am a small male, and I didn’t have problems moving it in any of its positions. -the ladder does not lock in its smallest configuration for storage – a very stupid design flaw I’m sure they could have corrected. It won’t fall apart on you in that position while in storage, but it makes it harder to move when in this position as it might start moving on you. I’ve kept it in the storage position most of the time I’ve owned it, and it has never been unsteady – just annoying for a minute or two when I bring it out for use.-The joints can be a pain until you get used to them. I found that after a year of use, I’m pretty quick with them. I’d rather have them safe and secure than “easy”. I like that each hinge is redundant, meaning that if one side is not fully locked for any reason, the other side might be. They have not jammed regardless of use around dirt, gravel, etc. Overall, I’ve had no construction quality issues with the ladder. Other comments:
I’m not sure why people complain about the “loud” locking of the joints. Who cares? It isn’t even all that loud. I prefer to hear them lock rather than guess anyway, although the ladder’s hinges also have color indicators to show they are locked. Overall, I thought this was a very useful ladder, although I have not worked with other articulating ladders and I don’t use it inside very often. In general, articlulating ladders are bulky to use inside. My suggestion is to go to a store with lots of these types of ladders and test them out. Unfortunately, I think you’ll find most places only have one brand, causing you to go to different stores.

G. Kline:

Review by G. Kline for Werner M1-8-16 250-Pound Duty Rating Aluminum Multi-Master Articulated Ladder, 16-Foot
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Have used two different types of articulated ladder (the first one I used was a 10 foot ladder and worked by the same “clicking” latch system. I like the noise because it tells me that it has locked the biggest prob(not a Werner ladder) with this ladder was after 10 years of using the main bolts on the hinge are rusted badly. This ladder also has steel hinges and only time will tell what will happen.This ladder works in much the same way as my last one. The biggest difference is this ladder comes with a big bolt on ladder base with large feet to secure you to the ground. The only thing I don’t like about this ladder is the rung with is only 12 1/4 inches. Just makes it a little harder to walk down if you have boots on or using it during the winter months the other one I had was about 15 in but much heavier. As far as the locking device not locking in the close position has been a problem for me like everyone else. I just get that feeling like Holy **** it going to fall on me but never does my other ladder did the same thing and it’s just something I had to adjust to while carrying it..

M. Ross:

Review by M. Ross for Werner M1-8-16 250-Pound Duty Rating Aluminum Multi-Master Articulated Ladder, 16-Foot
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I have had this ladder for several years now and use it for both home and professional use. As a painting contractor, this has come in handy on several occasions where the job was too small to haul out the full-size extension ladder. Here is a breakdown of my experience:

Pros:

+ Folds down compact – This ladder folds down to a relatively small size of about 3′ x 1′ x 1.5′. This allows it to be stored easily in large closet, small shed, or anywhere in your garage. It also makes it great to transport: I once borrowed my wife’s Toyota Rav4 and this ladder fit nicely in the back, along with all my other equipment.

+ Articulates to unusual shapes – Unlike other extendable ladders, the joints on this allow it to be adjusted to unusual shapes that allows it to reach areas that are difficult to get to. For example, it can be turned into an inverted ‘L’ shape to reach over a large entertainment center without touching it, allowing access to the wall or ceiling above.

+ Good weight capacity – Mine is rated at 300lbs- not sure if they changed the weight rating, but is has held up well to a lot of use.

+ Value – This is a fairly good value for a multi-ladder with this kind of flexibility.

Cons:

- Latching mechanisms – The levers to actuate these could have been designed better, in my opinion. They are relatively stiff and hug closely to the ladder frame, requiring some decent finger-power to lift them off. Also, because of the articulating nature of this ladder, and perhaps as a safety feature, the locking mechanism locks in several positions whenever you swivel a segment; if you want to extend the ladder fully, then, you will have to pull the levers several times to keep unlocking the joints as they will lock-in to every position along the way.

- slop – Or you could call this play. Due to the number of joints, the ladder will exhibit much more play during use than would an equivalent dedicated A-frame or extension ladder. When fully extended, for example, there is noticeable sag, as slack is taken up by the three joints per side. The locks have never failed me and I’ve grown to trust the ladder, but it takes some getting used to.

- Narrow – While the base is actually quite good and stable, the ladder itself is relatively narrow. This probably wouldn’t be an issue for many, but it gets a little crowded on one rung when occupied by size 12 work boots.

Other thoughts:

I have everything from two foot platform ladders to 24′ 300# capacity fiberglass extension ladders, and I am happy to have this one in my toolkit. It’s not always the first thing I reach for, but there are times when it is just perfect for the job. It would make a great single ladder for a household that wouldn’t need a ladder often, or for people who want flexibility in just one ladder.

It’s not perfect, though the shortcomings stem mostly from a trade-off between flexibility and single-purpose use. It has held up well over the years and has been used often.