Using Gorilla Ladders MPX 26' Aluminum Multi-Position Ladder with 375 lb
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ก.ค. 2024
- Gorilla Ladders, 26 ft. Reach MPX Aluminum Multi-Position Ladder with 375 lb. Load Capacity Type IAA Duty Rating
At Home Depot: bit.ly/2JCljG4 - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
This is less of a ladder demonstration and more of a demonstration of how strong this guy is. If you've handled this ladder before, you'll know how hard it is to do what he did here.
Exactly.
Truth.
Omg I was thinking my ladder is defective he did it so easy. I'm trying to figure out how to make this easier. There's got to be a trick to this thing because it's near impossible to extend it's so heavy. The other day it literally fell over while I was doing this and you know once that momentum starts there is no stopping it.
This is so true, it is a beast if you want to use it as he does. The bottom tends to want to kick out.
Hard for someone that doesn’t do work that requires ladders
This guy is a monster and can do it. I lay mine down on the ground and extend it. Then I place the bottom against the base of the wall so it cannot swing up in the air while I raise the other end and walk the ladder rungs over my head with my hands until it is parallel to the building. Then I balance the standing ladder and walk it away from the building so the base location forms correct angle to the building. To lower it, I place the base against the bottom of the building and then walk the rungs over head with my hands until I reach the end. The building will keep the short end from flying up in the air so you won't be a human teeter totter.
Smart but I wish there was a way to do this on a tree. I do landscape lighting and it is near impossible to extend all the way with nothing holding it down like you just explained. I feel like I may have to bring some weights with me and tie them up so it'll hold it in place while I do what you just explained in your post because without anything to hold it down you and I know what happens.
This seems more realistic
Thank you for taking the time to make this video. I was stumped by my heavy 26footer till I saw your demo. Thanks.
This guy is freaking strong. This is not easy to do lol
Agreed. I watched the gorilla ladder video and they make it look so easy. The ladder is cumbersome and pretty dangerous if you aren't familiar with it.
It must have been designed for gorillas. No wonder they named it that!
Tell me about it. I have the Little Giant version. It builds muscle, though.
@@MD62383 lol I've had it for years and I still won't use it for 2 story applications I hang Christmas lights in the season reason being because its Soo heavy to handle for an average guy like myself I prefer my aluminum extension ladder because it's light and I'm well under the weight capacity. I don't hate this ladder but I'm sure not a huge fan but it has come clutch in some tight spots (unlevel areas and when needing a tall A frame) it's awesome.this dude is a beast for handling that ladder like that especially extending it the way he did I thought that was wild
1. Laying it flat on the ground when you adjust to heights - removes the factor of gravity which compounds acceleration of rungs if it collapses down - onto any fingers/hands/ body.
2. When placing ladder on ground- hold it arms length away, with bases at your feet. Need a 75 degree angle to the house. (prevents backwards/forwards fall )
If you are worried about pinch and finger loss, lay the ladder down and then adjust it.
Personally, I can only extend it to about 18 feet on the ground and lift it myself. Extending it any longer and I won't be able to lift it up, as the weight of the ladder would fall behind me. If I need to extend it longer than that, I have to do it the way he did in the video.
I wish I had seen these comments before buying the 26 ft. ladder. My boyfriend and I need to get up on our two story Philly rowhome, and the first time we used it I 100% almost cried while trying to help him. It is INCREDIBLY heavy even with two average built people working it, and I'm tempted to return it although it is going to come in super handy for being an A frame ladder and using it on stairs to paint. It's amazing that a single person can handle this, and all of the reviews online just rave about it - no one mentions the weight when it's fully extended.
How often do you need to paint on stairs? Consider the cost of getting an A-frame and extension ladder separately. The cost may be the same as one of these ladders. Or at least a shorter 17 ft version of this ladder and an extension ladder.
You're right it is incredibly heavy to extend. I'm trying to figure out how this guy or others do it.
Perfect demo. No incessant talking like the rest. You just showed us how it's done. Thank you.
Very good explanation on how to use... Thank you very much
Thank you, really appreciate the video.
i would like to see him go up that ladder to the top to see how stable it is
Great video. Thank you very much.
this guy is a monster, oh my goodness there is already another comment that says this. but as soon as I saw him push up the ladder to extend the length vertically, SHEESH!
For real that is not the way I would've raised that ladder but dude Is just beast I would've had it fully extended and walked it up I keep a concrete block with me to hold the bottom down while I walk it up and even then it's super sketch so I just use my normal aluminum extension ladder for applications above 15 or so feet
GREAT demo of this ladder,,,thanks for posting,,,,gonna get this one, over the little giant one,,,,😎
learn a lot, thanks.
Good video.
Slim, QUIET, works great. I wanted modern and out of the way. This is it!
Thanks man! Exactly what I was looking for. I’ll prob buy one of these tomorrow. Luv u pookie
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I have this ladder and unless there's a safer way to avoid my fingers getting caught up...I will only extend on the ground. This is one of the sturdiest ladders out there though. I'm 205 pounds and it's no wobbling with very little bend when locked in. Feels much safer to climb than the extension ladder i have.
Be advised: this guy must be strong because he makes it look easy. It’s NOT easy. That 26’ ladder is...really really heavy and hard to handle. Go to Lowe’s and see the 26’ for yourself. Even the 22’ is hard to handle.
Adam yes i had so much trouble lifting the 17 ft i have to do the xmas lights on my house! Just too damn heavy
The gorilla ladders are exclusive to Home Depot and they are light
@@samriley8278 I got this ladder and it's about 45lbs. I think it's manageable but definitely a bit of a struggle as a full extension. I find the the better method to putting it up is to do it from the side instead of walking it up. This guys is definitely hard core though haha
a suggestion is to use rope to raise and lower the bottom section. facing the ladder, the rope goes up over the top (doesn't have to go all the way to the top) and down the other side. it is tied to the bottom rung of the bottom moving section. raise the top section just like in your video, raise the ladder, unlock the bottom section and use the rope to pull bottom moving section up, once you get the height you want, lock the ladder.
also when raising the ladder you should place a foot on the lowest rung for stability.
Hey man thanks for making that contribution. I am having trouble visualizing how that would work. Can you post a quick video?
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@@rereynolds76 just look at a normal extension ladder that's how there set up
A very good ladder. I've been using mine quite a bit recently. I've climbed a lot of extension ladders and never felt as safe as I do climbing this ladder, even at maximum extension. Is it heavier than some normal extension ladders? Yes. But its beefiness is a plus when ten or twelve feet above the ground. This is few things I have bought in recent years that I can highly recommend.
Are they really that hard to extend up a 2 story building?
@@Polarcupcheck fuck yeah I hang Christmas lights during the season and I keep a normal 22ft aluminum extension ladder cuz I'm only 160 lbs the aluminum ladder is much lighter and 1000 times easier to carry and extend to the roof line of a 2 story. This ladder is great for needing a tall A frame and uneven surfaces it has legs that extend on both side to level it but I wouldn't use this ladder for going up 20ft just because its hell to stand and extend and its hell bringing it back down only drawback is I still have to strap a ladder to my roof but I don't mind that over fighting the other foldable and looking unprofessional when it's just a super heavy ladder to handle for an average person
Nothing beats a pure extension ladder. These flex quite a bit in extension mode
I just bought the almost identical, but heavier, 26’ Werner. That thing is a heavy beast of over 50#. I’m almost 69 and am unsure about being able to use it. I bought it to use when painting some 20’ high walls inside my house.
I bought the Werner also and I'm 55. I used to throw kegs of beer around at work and this thing is a challenge.
I have this ladder and would not recommend it. It is incredibly heavy and awkward to use.
Boss you are really really strong. Full extension by one hand in standing position??!!?? Man!!!!!
How much was it???
I’m a small dude buy my roof so high!
I have the 26ft version and I’m 5’9 150lbs and lemme tell u this thing is a pain to fully extend use.
I definitely wouldn’t be able to extend it like he does, that’s just beastly lol.
I have to fully extend it while it’s flat then tilt it up. Not the easiest thing to tilt up a 26ft ladder when ur my size but I will say it’s very sturdy.
I’ll probably figure out a way to rig up a rope to be able to extend it
Kay Pee they make weights you pick them up and put them down after doing this for some time you will be able to raise a ladder like a man....
Greg S yea I take it you’ve never used this Ladder cause obviously u don’t know what your talking about. Every other comment on here agrees w me
Kay Pee I have the 22 and 26 plus I use regular extension ladders everyday when it warms up I’ll be more than happy to upload a video of my raising them alone seeing as how I don’t know what I’m talking about
Greg S do it then. Everyone online has them both and does it alone with one hand, outside in the snow shirtless. But yea like I said everyone else here agrees w me but I guess u must be like super strong man
You must be pretty weak. At 150lbs you must look like the skinny guy from road trip.
Brother. Set it up on the ground so you don't risk loosing your fingers. Great video. Thanks for sharing
I've never owned a ladder and am checking this one out to purchase. how would you lose a finger?
@@imthedrivingcrooner It is called Gravity if extension ladder is elevated 45-90 degrees and not locked in place securely. It slides back down unless you are in outer space. Like a hair clipper, Imagine a giant hair clipper cutting hair sliding metal against each other. Or a fan. Now put your finger in-between. French finger fries 🍟
@@yorkie1792 That makes sense. Thanks for that. I'll keep my fingers and i'll set my ladder on the ground lol.
@@imthedrivingcrooner yea. But it's surely the best ladder around. I just bought it. Fits so well folded up in storage. It's like saying a car accident means you'll never drive again. Anything tool is good if used safely. Cheers
you're supposed to lay it on the ground and extend it then raise it. your way can be dangerous for some people
dis guy must be strong like bull; i would not have been able to maneuver that thing that way
That's a good method maybe if you have a lot of room...
Kind of heavy is an understatement! 😒
Nice video. 👍
Almost lost a finger with that ladder. Hindsight I should’ve bought a 28’ extension ladder. Still probably will and just store it outdoors. I need to sell this giant thing. I bought my ladder to change a light fixture outside.
Not one video of someone on the ladder while fully extended.
CVR IV My Bad, i wanted to make the video short so it doesn’t get boring. The letter is very sturdy and stable. I love it.
Yeah I'm a roof inspector I get on two story houses all the time with it very stable works great
2nd video I clicked shows him climbing in different positions . th-cam.com/video/UcY3sa1oWI8/w-d-xo.html
No video is boring if it's to the point. Yours does NOT waste time with chit-chat. I'd like to see quick demonstration placing extended ladder at safe angle. It looked like yours was--but there's lots of people who are ignorant or devil-may-care. Maybe they'll hear about a death or severe injury--before it happens to them. @@enjoymp3s
@@chrishunt3674 Hey. Do you need the 26 foot varieties to get on a two story roof. I was considering this or the Werner. People say the Werner is stable, also.
Im 5'4 and not the strongest guy. Would I be able to use this ladder?
I have the 22 ft 1,I wanted the 26 ft but it was to heavy for me I'm 145 pounds
From the looks of your profile picture maybe not lol
R H Im 5’ 7” and 160 lbs. I have the 22’. It’s more than I can handle sometimes. This guy must be strong cause he makes it look easy. He’s right about losing a finger. I think that could happen.
I’m 5’9 and 150lbs and I’ll say if u plan on using it fully extended you will for sure struggle.
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NO!!! Lay it on the ground to extend it. Don't risk loosing your fingers.
If you extend it out all the way on the ground, it's virtually impossible for one person to raise it up to the house.
I never see anyone climb these ladders to the top fully extended.
Step 1: Have Ox like strength like this guy demonstrates.
These ladders aren't light by any means, I deal with the 22" and just lay it on the ground and extend it, its hard enough keeping it balanced while you try to adjust as he shows.
$299 at home depot
I just place my 6ft ladder in front of it to hold it in place and just raise the Gorilla Ladder to the desired height...less work.
How does that keep it from teeter tottering? I wish you could upload a video I'm having the hardest time extending it all the way.
But he didn’t climb it 🙃
Just bought this ladder, it's terrible... like he said, you shiuldnt have to worry about maiming yourself to set up a ladder amd yes it can and will....
Judging from how "bendy" this ladder looks when extended (starting at 1:00), I think I'll pass.
Another guy with a review and scared to climb that ladder.
Didn’t want to climb up it after fully extended?😅