Telestep ladders have a unique device that allows them to expand for up to 12 1/2 feet or be broken down to 30 inches. The design also allows them to be folded into various shapes to help the user get to usually out-of-the-way places. While this design may leave the safeness of the ladder in doubt, telestep ladders have passed every safety test. If the user feels unsafe on a telestep, he or she can also purchase a safety bar that attaches to the top of the ladder to provide additional support.

On the Other: Still Some Risks

Because telestep ladders have the ability to contort to a wide variety of shapes, they clearly do not have the same amount of durability and support that regular one-way extension ladders have. Therefore, if the choice based on safety is between telestep and extension ladders, the telestep loses hands down.

Bottom Line

For ordinary household maintenance, an extension ladder is usually enough to get the job done. However, if you have a job that requires a larger amount of ladder mobility, then with the proper precautions, the telestep ladder is just as safe. When using either type of ladder, it's important to have a partner nearby to help stabilize it.

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Telesteps.net

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