22' Werner Reach Aluminum 5-in-1 Multi-Position Pro Ladder (375-lb Capacity) Expired

This advice is mainly aimed towards folks looking at getting one of these as their first or only ladder, envisioning themselves using it for interior work:

I have this ladder and also a 6ft fiberglass A frame ladder. Use the 6 ft A frame ladder 95% of the time. Its so light and easy to carry and set up, the steps are like 4" wide instead of 2" wide (which really matters when you're also carrying paint or parts up the ladder), and the flat top of the ladder has a work surface with places/holes for paint can, tools, screws, etc.

I've used the 22ft only for exterior work, mainly washing 2nd floor windows or getting up on the roof (have a 2 story but roof is accessible at a 1 story height).

If I could do it again I'd stick with the 6ft fiberglass A frame (or maybe a 8ft) and then get a simple extension ladder for the outdoor stuff. This foldable do-everything ladder, while it seems like a good concept, is really quite unwieldy lugging around. Also, extending up the wall when the brick joints catch the feet sucks (an extension ladder uses a different method and is easier). 40lb doesn't sound like much when you liken it to the 40lb dumbbell at the gym but believe me, it's heavy and hard to manipulate since the CG is so far from your body. There's a reason you'll never see a contractor using one of these.

Highly, highly recommend new homeowners get a lightweight fiberglass A frame ladder (6ft or 8ft) as their first ladder. Going on the roof is a pretty rare occurrence vs more typical homeowner work. It's also non-conductive which could save you if you'll be installing fans or light fixtures. Something like this:

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Werner-F...er/1113709

edit: looking some more, aluminum A frame ladders are generally cheaper and lighter than fiberglass ones, so if you don't need the non-conductivity feature, go with an aluminum one.

Thx OP, good deal. Just a reminder for those who got 15% off coupons for attending recent HD webinars - the coupons expire today, so this deal is a perfect opportunity to use it; the price after the coupon is $84.90.

Would it be bad to forward this deal to my neighbor that always borrows mine?