Louisville Ladder 8-Foot Fiberglass Pro Extended Rail Platform Ladder, 300-Pound Capacity, Type IA, FXP1708

The Louisville ladder I received is a fine product. I have no complaints with the product. In fact the ladder is sturdy and even my 12 year old son felt very secure standing with his feet 7'7" above the ground. The platform and three side guard rail really make working at heights easier and less stressful.That being said, at the time of purchase the title to this item's listing stated the following"Louisville Ladder 8-Foot Fiberglass Pro Extended Rail Platform Ladder, 375-Pound Capacity, Type IAA, FXP1708".That description is inaccurate. The IAA rated version of this ladder has "HD" at the end of it's product number as well as a 36" handrail height. The ladder I received was only IA rated for 300 lbs. with a 30" handrail height. The product I received was the following:Product No.: FXP1708Duty Rating: Type IALoad: 300Based on what I see at the Louisville ladder website these ladders come in three variations1. "FXP170* (* = nominal platform height in feet) IA Rated for 300 Lb. Load and a 30" guard rail height (that's what this item listing is actually shipping as of April 2019)2. "FXP170*XL (* = nominal platform height in feet) IA Rated for 300 lb. and a 36" extended guard rail height.3. "FXP170*HD (* = nominal platform height in feet) IAA Rated for 375 lbs. and a 36" handrail height standard.I hope the sellers correct the incorrect information. Until then, this is a great ladder but make sure you're ordering what you need!

This ladder is great for our purpose, sturdy, seems well built. Used it successfully to access 16 foot high lights/fans. But the first time it was shipped, it was apparently damaged enroute, and was turned around back to shipper. The order was cancelled, and we reordered. Then it arrived this week via a moving company - which seems appropriate for a 15' long item. However, it was bare, unpackaged. It arrived scraped/scratched all over, and covered with a black substance like an oily powder. Had to spend 30 min cleaning it, so we wouldn't transfer the black gunk to our light fixtures. Considering this purchase cost over $400, I am disappointed. We kept it because such a utilitarian item doesn't seem worth sending back.

We have a 14 foot ceiling and this ladder really does the trick for any project. It is much safer than an extension ladder because of the platform, which provides ample space to move. The top has small tool storage and is magnetic for screws etc. this is a great value for the price. It is also relatively lightweight. My husband can easily carry but he did need a little help maneuvering because of the length.

It's a good ladder. It's pretty light for it's size. It will walk on you before you put weight on it. But it is stable once you start to use it. The tool holder on top is a nice feature. It's a long ladder to move around.

sturdy enough , pretty heavy and does not move around easily

Absolutely the best ladder I've owned. Super comfortable and reduces vertigo-related stress when working directly overhead. If you have a house with 10' ceilings and need to do any maintenance tasks such as light bulb and a/c filter changes, buy this now and throw away or donate your old ladder. I do wish it had a dedicated hammer hanger in-addition-to the center cordless drill holder/socket. Nothing my tool belt wont resolve, but would be a nice addition.

We needed a large ladder and finally decided to order the Louisville 10 foot ladder. The delivery process was longer than expected. It was delivered and when I took a good look at it, it was not at all what we expected. It was damaged and terribly scratched up. Not what you would expect in a new product. I returned it immediately.

Perfect for Christmas decorating. Can reach the top of a 12’ and 15’ tree easily. Used it extensively this past Christmas season.

This ladder is exactly as described and perfect for the high ceilings (11 feet) in our house, beautifully made and not available from local, Toronto, box stores.