This ladder is okay if you don't have to use it everyday. It is way too heavy. Gorilla and Little Giant are two brands that make models with the same capacity and length that are lighter. I just returned mine to Home depot because the hinge began to bind and metal shavings were coming out of it. The hinge got so tight I could no longer open or close it. It is probably okay for a homeowner, but not for somebody who uses it alot for work as I do, an insurance adjuster.