Xtend Climb VS Telesteps: Telescopic Ladders Review comparison

[@StreetKingz4Life]

inspite the negative comments this is an immaculate outstanding review,with all the instructions & what the ladders are rated for we all know many people of today do all kinds of crap in careless contrary to regulations so this guy went all the way of giving a true visual & physical demo of what can happen if you push it with these ladders,no where in the video he never said ''don't ever buy these telescopic ladders'',thanks again for the review buddy,cheers.

[@RoofingInsights3.0]

Thanks for response!!! We did our best

[@lancethrustworthy]

Then you don't know what 'immaculate' or 'outstanding' means. Educate yourself.

[@mpacino1224]

I cannot believe there are any negative comments. Best review yet.

[@brotherfrancis4314]

I fell from a ladder second last step and almost got quadraplegic for life after my fall. i felt all my bone spine and neck coming out of my body when i slammed the grass face first. Im stil Still fragile and every tools need extended and hardcore testing with more safety mesure. Thank you for this!

[@kaijorgensen6940]

I’m a property adjuster, and I get curious about what other ladders are out there every now and then. I’ve had an xtend climb 12.5 for over 6 years that’s been used literally thousands and thousands of times, it’s held up great. I should consider replacing it, but with some proper lubrication (something mineral oil based) it’s kept on working reliably and safely.

[@keithbrookshire]

Thanks for going all out on this. I use the extend and climb and the tele steps. I use both as they are intended to be used. My preference is the tele steps. Simply because of the shape and angle of the steps. The square, non angled edges on the extend and climb are very fatiguing on your feet if you're standing on the ladder while working.

[@Boyo1956]

I just bought the Telestep Pro 1800. Looking forward to trying it.

[@joq702]

Thank you for pointing out the actual profile of the steps. That to me when working on gutters is critical. I want a comfortable secure footing on the ladder and not a skinny bar with right angle edges.

[@robertphillips4155]

Thanks for doing this. I know that it’s almost a year later now but there are so many options out there and choosing the right one can be a life or death decision. Since the ladders are not designed to be used at the incline that you did the kettle bells at, I was very surprised to see any of them survive. This was very helpful, thank you.

[@RoofingInsights3.0]

+Robert Phillips thanks for feedback!

[@RoofingInsights3.0]

+Robert Phillips thanks

[@gerjaison]

Great review, especially on safety! What's with all these negative reviews? You gave me great insight on purchasing a telescopic ladder.

[@jcr6651]

Rough ass crowd of comments...I thought the video was great...been looking for a telescoping ladder for my camper...you helped me decide...the 300lb test may not have been the angle their weighted for, but in my opinion if the thing will survive that, it's pretty strong

[@RoofingInsights3.0]

Thank you, appreciate it

[@andreykaragaev3609]

Thank you for the reviewing the Ladders . It helps a lot to choose one .

[@tharealkovo]

Im not a roofer, Im just a homeowner who wants to get a good telescopic ladder. This review swayed me away from Ohuhu, and towards the one you suggested. Yes, it is a lot more expensive, but I'd rather not have my kids grow up without a dad (or a fully functioning one).

[@TZ75068]

I was in the market for one of these ladders and this review helped me to make my decision. Yes, the video could have been shorter and more on point, but it definitely showed me which brand I wanted to buy. Thanks for the great review.

[@jameskidwell159]

I'd like to see this test from an unbiased point of view. Every ladder he didn't like, he bounced on to break them. He didn't bounce on his favorite. He hit the telesteps at the connection instead of the middle like the others. Would've also been nice to see how they raise and collapse. Some collapse all at once and some you have to do a rung at a time, which sucks. I've used one telesteps for 10 years and never had any trouble with it. The extra wide step and total collapse is a huge deal. If you use them every once in a while, clicking every rung is probably ok for you. Thinking of buying a spare and I'm looking at other brands. It's just a matter of time before they all malfunction when you use them thousands of times. Was hoping this would be a real world test. Walking horizontal and sledge hammers don't really help me. Showing how they work would've been much more help. Raising and collapsing them 1000 times would've been a real test.

[@walterlancaster2230]

I've had an Ohuhu for a couple years. I weigh about 270. I've been happy with it, but I don't use it like a walking plank.

[@fordford1827]

Agreed, this wasnt a real world test, this was a beat the hell out of the ladder i dont life test. Def biased.

[@davidfrati4260]

I dont know why this video is getting all the hate comments...This guy went above and beyond in my opinion..... Especially for guy doing a review on his own and paying for it with his own money.

[@joeyvilla100]

Thanks for your investment, time and review!

[@z1522]

Just ditch the first 5:30, showing off the Tesla and coffee, please. As to ladder use, having 4-5 rungs above the eave may be preferable to either 3 or 6. Too low, sure, stooping could be insecure, but too high also increases the leverage and tendency to apply force where it can easily initiate side slippage, and encourage stepping onto the rungs at the eave level, where leaning forces are magnified. The narrower the ladder, the greater the risk for side slip, when no further stabilizing is added. On homes with gutters, a simple tie around a gutter spike and rung can help keep a ladder from tipping or sliding side to side. Always set the ladder to the proper angle, and shim feet to level. Indoors, telescoping ladders can be extended into attic accesses or above suspended ceilings in tight confines no other ladder type will handle as well, but don't mistake them for heavy duty construction ladders. Keep the tubes clean so the locking cams can work properly. The way every modular aluminum ladder is constructed depends on the strength gained from tubular or box reinforcement, and loads are to be applied by distributing as by feet, not a sledgehammer. 300 versus 250 load rating shows clearly how more material, thicker walls, or more box areas give more strength. Don't use such ladders as bridges.

[@robm5889]

Thanks for this odd ladder review. I'm a Model S owner, so I didn't mind the little Model X Ad at the beginning. You made it hard on yourself, but the stability and strength of the ladder was obvious as you walked up them. For the haters: He only started bouncing when it was obvious the ladder was already giving way. I would've liked to see your take on how easy it is to extend these ladders. They're broke now so too late for that. ;-) P.S. You should've included your Tesla referral code. :-)

[@DROFHAPPINESS]

I am looking for one to use at my camp out in the wild. Thanks for making such an eye-opening review. I come in at 200 to 210 (depending if it's winter or summer). Your angled weight test impressed upon me to dig deeper into my pockets.

[@toylikepeople]

I've been using the Xtend ladder for over 15 years and I agree it's also feels like the most stable vs the Telesteps. I always take my time on it and secure my ladder to the eave. Do you know of any adjustable ladder feet for an uneven surface like say a roof tile or a step? Telestep makes a version of it but I prefer the Extend ladder. Thanks for the great video!

[@andreacarrijo9971]

Hi, thanks for the video, I need an compacted ladder because I live in a small NYC apartment and one of my closets have extra high shelves, so I will use this ladder sometimes, not everyday and I will not be carry anything heavy. Do you think I can buy the cheaper version? Many thanks, Andrea

[@RoofingInsights3.0]

I would recommend any xtend and climb, they have smaller and cheaper ladders

[@chaddles623]

What all of the brands of telescopic ladders did ya purchase?

[@winslow68]

Great video , I fall from a ladder once , can not work for near 6 months , I junked all my cheap ladders after , do not buy cheapest ladder .

[@bobccw6077]

From: Curious 1 Using an extension ladder as scaffolding is a common mistake, so putting the test ladders at a vertical angle was a good demonstration. It would have been better if he commented on scaffolding as a misuse with collapsible ladders. A small, but annoying issue were the spelling errors in the text, such as referring to "letters" instead of "ladders."

[@carlric]

Best review ever!!! Thanks ! you rock

[@RoofingInsights3.0]

Thank you

[@ChunkyMonkaayyy]

Great advice! I only need an 8’ ladder. After seeing this I hope xtend and climb makes one!!

[@RoofingInsights3.0]

they do!

[@whatabouttheearth]

If it does collapse when your on it wouldnt your feet get smashed?

[@tigerick7291]

Great test, thanks.

[@simonparsons6338]

Biased as you bounced on the cheaper ones not your favourite extend and climb

[@bason1159]

exactly he might be sponsored to do this

[@salbosco4338]

Which is the ladder with the black steps? Look like Xtend climb but I dont see that one on amazon, only with silver steps?

[@RoofingInsights3.0]

amzn.to/2wTDejO

[@TBDaviesCoUk]

Hi Sal, we're the UK importers of Xtend+Climb - give us a call on 029 2132 0000 for details of your nearest stockist. The 4.4m is the black one featured in the video. Here's a link to our video of the black X+C in action at the local ice rink in Cardiff - kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4a6qKNvisykgZo

[@DBRGB]

Thank you for this demonstration as it shows that this type of ladder, while an easy carry and extend, very dangerous and weak. For me, a regular ladder may be heavier, but they are more safe than any of these in your demonstration. Extension ladders such as these are just not a good idea. Safety first. Use the right ladder for the job and forget about these.

[@tonyjabroni7481]

Great review...very helpful

[@4144758]

Love from Mpls...lots of $$ spent on this review thx

[@kruszy76]

Which one is better my budget is around 500 -600$ 15 feet long, lbs 300

[@kwadwoboateng7841]

Hey...thanks a million. You helped me decide. Great review!!!

[@lifehappened8216]

Wow great video. At first i thought that you didn't need the hammer hitting as it was not in the realm of any ladder use. But afterwards I was glad to see that you did it. Good job. I hope that you get back all your money. Maybe you should contact Extend & climb or that 3rd ladder. (might be the cheapest but you took 9 steps before it broke), they might give you free replacements.

[@WilliamDeanPlumbing]

I just ordered the extend and climb contractors version for only 321.00

[@coywilson9509]

Love the video. Steered me away from one I was gonna buy. The pro version is sold out on Amazon unfortunately.

[@sparx2391]

I don't trust any telescopic ladders, only needs 1 locking mechanism to fail for it to collapse, and that's according to the health n safety investigation that resulted in 32000 ladders being withdrawn from sale. Buy a proper ladder.

[@ianthomas3653]

Ill remember this next time i am using a ladder to cross a canyon or stop a sledge hammer. Honestly wouldn't some real world scenarios be better

[@mikesmultimedia]

They actually use ladders to cross large cracks in the ice when they climb Mount Everest.

[@brandiburk2820]

Well at least I know what ladder to refer to others, however, I really don’t like these ladders at all. Had a bad experience. First time I used one somehow I pinched the crap out of my forearm! It bruised like crazy. IHave no idea how I did it but now I am telescoping ladder shy. LOL. For my one story roofs I just use a little giant.

[@mikesmultimedia]

Great production.

[@RoofingInsights3.0]

Glad you like it!

[@mikesmultimedia]

@@RoofingInsights3.0 I ended up getting the Lionladder 12.5FT Telescoping Ladder, One-Button Retraction. I Liked the flip out yellow support struts at the bottom. And the Flip out rubber pads at the top. I like the one button retraction (simple, instead of one by one). Of course, my use will be occassionally going on top of my CamperVan to inspect components.

[@onebrightflash]

Very unscientific evaluations. Tools are designed to perform in design use parameters. These are ladders, not work platforms. I would like to have seen you dropping a cow bell on the ladder step as it is a fixed weight and if done from the same height, a fixed force. I did appreciate your reporting of the actual length of the ladders. BTW the IRS may question your write off of the Tesla as it has nothing to do with the ladder tests if that is why you included the car in the video.

[@chicagoarkus7485]

that was great, i learned a lot. I don’t need my ladder to fail

[@jordanh9520]

"and the final commandment, number 11: thou shalt normalize thy volumes" - God.

[@cavalos3858]

Tha was unfear test he did not jump on the ladder he like and he walked 8 steps on that one that bent and he just walked 5 steps and did not jump on the ladder he like dont get me wrong those ladder that did not bent are better quality

[@larryrx7sports253]

Pretty Good/Descent testing of various brands/lengths/pricing of telescopic ladders. Given many reviews/research/pricing/engineering, the Extend & Climb ladders hold their own place in desirable/popular ladders. During the sledge hammer testing of pounding the 1st step of each ladder; it seemed apparent that you hammered the 1st seven ladders in the center/middle of the step. Oddly, for the last test; "Telesteps" brands (Last hammer test) the 1st hammer hit was Focused/Concentrated on the end of the step - not in the center/middle of the step like the other ladders. Question: Do you have a Special Financial Interest or Bias in the "Climb & Extend" brand since you Expressly made clear that it was your favorite brand?

[@RoofingInsights3.0]

+Larry RX7Sports no we don’t, we have never spoke to them. We love the winner and have used them in our business (roofing) a lot. We also tried other brands but never seen better performing ladder. So we did this review to make it public

[@kkutube1972]

I like your review but that is just risking too much for injury. I like your testing because there are time that you do need the ladder to be use in your scenario.

[@RoofingInsights3.0]

+Keith Koch someone had to do it....

[@Oly6t1]

Many Thanks

[@RoofingInsights3.0]

You are welcome

[@charliewilson3234]

Good tests!!!!

[@karlpowell9235]

You jump up down on first few ladders then just walked up the others not s proper test at all

[@pancraciovervena4087]

Yo nesecito una escalera en este momento

[@colinlyonsphotography54]

Super useful thanks man

[@dch2896]

Great video. Thank you.

[@SoundSoCollective]

Safety is number one priority!

[@DamonFong]

haha i got this joke, same accent too...

[@kevincloonan9787]

you were jumping on the first 2 ladders LOL

[@4144758]

Shoot! Telesteps sucks for the price my goodness!

[@sergeylavrinenkov7834]

отличный обзор

[@ruddymcfudgkins5991]

but we love it :)

[@MM-ul6bc]

No need ladder to climb over a 3ft. concrete wall😂

[@Boyo1956]

You don't use a ladder as a scaffold.

[@BayChurch]

Xtend endorse pays him

[@RoofingInsights3.0]

No they don’t. Never got a dollar from them

[@septiale]

Wrong test!!! You M on

[@ramakrishnadevulapally9837]

vlog

[@HectorPerez-tb8hn]

wrong test !! NOOB