How often does anyone find the right ladder, or any product, that is everything the manufacturer claims it is as well as everything you want it to be? In my experience, hardly ever. Well, stop the press, call off the dogs, and prepare to be pleasantly surprised. IMHO the Flip-N-Lite 5-foot ladder from Little Giant is the exception to all those other products that may come close, but never quite measure up to the manufacturers' hype or the customers' expectations.
When the Flip-N-Lite ladder arrived, my wife lost track of how many times she heard me use the word, WOW! This is the ladder I have been hoping to find for a long time. However, it was only a month earlier when I purchased the
Polder Ultra light Aluminum 3-Step Ladder
thinking it was the ladder that would best meet my needs. I had been looking for a light weight, easy to use & store ladder for use mainly inside the house for all those times when there is a need to reach an upper closet/cabinet shelf or reset a clock high on the wall or do a little wall/ceiling painting. The Polder Ultra light ladder seemed to fit my needs. While it is a very nice ladder that I intend to keep, I began to wish it could do more, such as get me a little higher up and offer a slightly more secure feeling when there. After doing more research on Amazon & other sites, it began looking like maybe the 5-Foot Flip-N-Lite from Little Giant would give me what I was looking for, and boy did it ever!
Here is what I like about it. (1) The aluminum frame is smooth and well finished. There is NOT a rough edge or jagged part on this ladder that could catch your hand or inflict an injury, making it a pleasure to handle. (2) The ladder is rock-solid secure, boasting a Type IA, 300 lbs. load limit. When you are on the top step (a textured platform measuring approximately 12" deep x 13" wide) you are 2'-9" above the floor, and you feel very safe. Adding to your sense of security is the fact that the sides of this ladder extend another 25" above the top step. This allows you to "lean in" against the top bar, thus giving you great stability while freeing up both hands for the job. (3) The orange colored top bar of the ladder also happens to be a convenient 3" W x 12" L x 1" D tray for holding small tools, brushes, or rags. (4) When opening the ladder the top step latches onto a bar across the back of the ladder with a loud CLICK that lets you know the ladder is fully & securely opened & locked. Pull the orange handle to release the step when ready to close the ladder. (5) At just 10.5 lbs. the ladder is easy to carry around with one hand. (6) At its folded height of 63" it easily fits into the back of my Toyota RAV4 when the passenger seat is collapsed or easily stores away under a bed frame or in a clothes closet.
In summary, this ladder is well designed & well made. Its size, weight, durability, and handling features make it just the right ladder for all kinds of chores both inside and outside the house. Yes it is made in China, but is "designed and engineered in the USA," says Little Giant. Yes I would recommend it. Yes I would buy another if anything happens to mine. Yes this is a great product at an affordable price. The only thing left to say is, WOW!
| Material | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Brand | Little Giant Ladder Systems |
| Product Dimensions | 20"W x 60"H |
| Color | Black/Orange |
| Special Feature | Lightweight |
| Item Weight | 5.5 Kilograms |
| Load Capacity | 300 Pounds |
| Maximum Height | 5 Feet |
| Manufacturer | Little Giant |
| Part Number | 15273-001 |
| Item Weight | 12.1 pounds |
| Item model number | 15273-001 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | 5 Ft. |
| Style | Ladders |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Maximum Weight Capacity | 300 Pounds |
| Certification | No |
| Special Features | Lightweight |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | 1-year. |
