The BEST Ladder for DIY!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ก.ค. 2024
- In today's video I will be showing you what I think is the best combination ladder on the market.
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I do a lot of work at large properties where I'm working at 3 - 5 metres off the ground, and for this sort of work you want a ladder that gives you complete peace of mind and safety working at these heights. Also, typically I need a ladder that doesn't need to be lent against the wall - either because I don't want to damage the paintwork/ wall paper, or because sometimes (eg conservatory blinds) there is nothing to lean the ladder against!
So that's why the Youngman Combi 100 is so fantastic, because you can use it as a typical 3 tier ladder against the wall, or you can use it as an extended step ladder - with a safe working height of well over 4 metres.
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First time I've ever watched a ladder review and I'm not disappointed.
Love your videos, Charlie. They don't waffle on for 10 minutes telling me why I need a ladder etc! Straight to the point and very informative, as are all your other videos.
Thanks so much Anthony. I've been doing my best to eliminate waffle after people suggested in some of my earlier videos that I could go on a bit, so I really appreciate that 🙏
This man is so happy about his ladder 😄 😆
He knows all his ladder tips but be happier to find new tips and tricks. Is good to find your happiness in small things even if it is a ladder...
No so excited about my ladder but it helps me clean my gutters and saved me some money
thanks for this video, somehow I love ladders, a friend lost my what I thought was fantastic ladder, but this is the best, now I am going to tell him to buy this one as a reward as he wanted to replace my ladder.
It can be difficult, but still it sounds like you're taking a real step up in the world!! 😂 Great videos buddy, thanks for the tips and tricks for all us novice DIYers!
Bought a Youngman pro-deck ladder about 30 years ago when I got my 1st house. Still going strong now.
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Always a top-class review! Thank you
A Sky engineer fitted a dish to the gable end of my house. He drilled, plugged and screwed an eye bolt to the wall; and using a ratchet strap secured the ladder. It looked very safe and sound.
They always do that👍🏻
My neighbour is a sky engineer and kindly lent me his ladder after seeing me struggling with my double extender ladders...
The difference was unbelievable... It was such a pleasure using them and they were so stable I could of stayed up there all day...
I was working at the highest point of my house which is about 8-9 meters at the apex on the side of the house... They had a stabilisor at the bottom and wide wheeled section at the top to run it up the wall. I'm getting an erection just thinking about the erection... It was DIY heaven... hehe...
Another top upload Chas
Clear and precise as always!
Thanks mate!
Incredibly interesting and helpful. Thanks.
I've just watched this video, thanks Charlie excellent content as usual. I've tried my hardest to get this ladder but Wickes seem to have stopped supplying Youngman ladders. You'll have to make an up to date video recommending one that can be bought now lol 👍
Nice video, I hadn't gotten round to watching the other version! I have got the bigger ladder and it is bloody heavy but that is a good thing in a tall ladder. Great ladders and very competitively priced! 👍🏼
And you feel incredibly safe when you're standing near the top. Cheers for the comment!
Very informative video once again, Charlie. I’ve been contemplating buying a ladder for some time but they were either too long/heavy or too short/light. I need it for pruning climbing plants as well as maintenance over a canopy at the front of my home. Nothing I’d seen previously looked like it would do all of this until I spotted your review. I’ve checked its price here and as someone else mentioned in the comments below, it’s around €220. Thanks again for posting the review...I’ve gotten some fabulous insights and gems of wisdom from your experience for which I’m eternally grateful. By the way, nice haircut... 😉👍🏼
Update: finally, after a year’s worth of sagas I managed to finally get mine yesterday. It’s the Werner version but does everything this one does. I believe Werner bought out Youngman not too long ago. Anyway, for what it’s worth to anyone in Ireland contemplating buying this ladder, I managed to acquire it via Homebase in the end. I was severely messed around by so-called “trades stores” who repeatedly ordered the wrong ladder and whined about refunding me. PayPal are great, by the way, for this type of purchase. Ultimately, I discovered that the EU regulations had changed on these types of ladders so be careful when buying one in a bargain deal - check it is up to code, especially if in the trade. Raising the bar regulations-wise means it has become much more expensive here. Originally, a year or so ago, it was on sale for €220; it now costs around €400 for this model.
Charlie, I’m very grateful to you again for posting this video and sharing your knowledge and experience abroad. I’ve finally got mine, and if I was any happier I’d be twins! 🤣 👍🏼
The video of ladder manufacturing is very well done.Thanks for valuable information
Fantastic job, thank you!
Hi Charlie am a window cleaner of forty years and still going up ladders and fo the life of me can’t understand why ladder manufacturers still put the rungs at that awful angle so you are standing on the point of the rungs.all they need do is rotate them slightly and then they would be much more comfy on the feet.just my two pennies worth Charlie.tim in notts
Great video! Personally I avoid sticking my leg through ladders. My reason being that no matter how study it feels, there is always a slight chance of falling and if you have your legs wrapped around the rungs your chances of avoiding injury are slim. But maybe that's just coz I'm being too sketchy in the first place. Sure lots of h&s bozos will jump down your throught for that one eh!
Count me in. Bozo #2. No way I’m attaching myself to a ladder.
That was scary to watch, Charlie. Even illustrating the A frame configuration the ladder was far away from the wall and you were not far from putting your weight past the tipping point.
Someone should always be heeling the ladder when using a leg lock
All the family need a ladder ,but a big part not use right then get hurt this is a good video for user
EXCELLENT video! Plus - the fact that you re-shot it & explained why, shows that you're not one of the typical YT bullshitters - great job
Hey Charlie, based upon your recommendations I have just taken delivery of my Youngman Combi 100. I opted for the larger version as I need to get up to a gable end that is about 7m up. The instructions say that the safe working height is 7.47m, so I should have some height to spare. Having said this, I will use extra stabilisers on the legs and maybe put an eye bolt on the wall to make sure. Thanks for your reviews, they really do help.
Great videos, keep them coming.
Thanks mate. Will do!
Trust ladder is fantastic. Especially in houses with tall vaulted ceilings. Great video. 💯👍🏻❤️
Thanks Jack. Exactly, it's brilliant where you can't rest a ladder on anything.
That is a brilliant video and is just the ladder I need. SOLD!
Thanks. Yes it's been brilliant.
This is great timing, I need a ladder to fix some guttering and this looks spot on once I double check the height is enough.
It's a fantastic bit of kit Christopher. You won't be disappointed.
I doubt the height will be enough.
Dam! Guess who needs a new ladder now! This channel is costing me a king's ransom.
100% agree..its a great ladder-i have --been fab...
Thanks Graham!
Very good ladder. Wish I had it here in the Bahamas.
Useful info, thanks
Good video but have you looked at standoffs for the top....Best bit of my ladder set up as you then have space to work near the top and it increases the upper stability.
Really great video Charlie, and thank you Peter Compton.
You're welcome. Thanks for the comment. 👍
BRILLIANT BRILLIANT REVIEW!!!! Just bought a Werner from screwfix £170. Fantastic bit of kit. Can't thank you enough for the reccomendation
Well done Garviel. Someone mentioned that to me today. I think that one is the replacement of this Youngman. It's a fabulous bit of kit isn't it.
@@CharlieDIYte Ive been using it 3 days flat - Very sturdy. I feel really safe working up over 3.5M
@@garvielloken3929 It's extraordinary isn't it. You feel rock solid up there. I'll tell you the story behind it. I was driving down to Chettle House in Dorset - Google it, it's quite a pad! We were doing all the curtains there for the new owner. The ladder I had was totally inadequate for the 4+m drops we were working at. I stopped at Travis Perkins and went up one of their longest standard A frame ladders. It was terrifying up at the top. So I then stopped at Wickes further along my way and luckily they had that Youngman ladder (I was lucky as Wickes isn't the shop it used to be and I don't think they stock them now). I bought it immediately and thank god I did as it was and has ever since been a game changer. It does sway a little now, as the legs need a mod to stop them moving in the feet, but you still feel absolutely safe right at the top. For a free standing ladder to feel that sturdy is extraordinary.
Little Giant Extreme i have the 26ft version, so just shy of 8m.
Can be used as trestle/scaffolding for when working in conservatory’s, the thing is expensive, but far more stable than most ladders we have used.
Also can fit in my 2014 Nissan Leaf, at a squeeze, so ideal when need visit customers and carry out surveys of window systems
Good as steps but they are too flexible when straightened out into a ladder. I prefer a stiff ladder.
Excellent video thank you
You're welcome. Thanks for the comment 👊
Great vid .
Thanks!
Oh boy I need this right now
It's a great ladder 👍
I've bought an YOUNGMAN ATLAS PLATFORM 5 STEP LADDER to help me cut my high hedges is brilliant!
Great work. You can't go wrong with a Youngman!
Cheers charlie stay safe all the best!
Brilliant video Charlie. Good user friendly voice, and manner. You will be good actor. Excellent practical demonstration. I need to paint above my stairwell- side walls and ceiling, I have Victorian 1936 2 story house, and tips or recommendation on ladders please.
Thanks, I really appreciate that Joginder. I think you could do a lot worse than this ladder, although it is a bit of a beast to lug around, so
depending on the height you need to get to, maybe look at one with a couple less treads, or take a look at Abru ladders - because they do an A frame ladder like this, but much smaller.
So good... sure hope they have such ladders in 🇨🇦😜
I used it only yesterday to cut the hedges. Love it still, but it's harder to find in the shops than it was, for some reason.
The only ladder I'm likely to get is in my green tights I bought for my Robin Hood Fancy Dress costume!!
Charlie I agree they look like a pretty sturdy ladder, as you know a lot of Ladder accidents happen through sideway slipping by over reaching, that could happen even with those Ladders you are higher on them, so a pair of sideway support arms would be a good addition, what do you think Charlie. (I know your not support to over reach sideways, but who hasn't; at some time or other).
The feet would hopefully prevent that happening but I'm all in favour of belt and braces additions to minimise accidents 👍
Perfect Leg lock. Well done :D
Peter Compton Phew! Glad I pulled that off! I wonder how many people have fallen off ladders trying to get their legs in/ out of the rungs 😄
I never knew it was a firemen's hack. I discovered this myself when I was pretty young and thought I was the only one who knew it.
I have to disagree with the leg lock technique. While it may be taught to firefighters using industrial/professional equipment I think it is unsafe to use in a diy environment
Excellent video as usual. You have inspired me to give DIY a shot. I'm learning loads as I apply the advice you share.
It looks like Youngman have been taken over by Werner. Do you know what the equivalent Werner ladder is of the Youngman ladder in the video?
Yes Werner now own the Youngman brand. I didn't know until you said. Thanks.
Cleaning my conservatory with telescopic brush will be so much safer with this ladder👍👍👍👍
Remember if the ladder is free standing and not resting on the something, do not try and over stretch to the left or right.
This is an awesome ladder
It's cool isn't it. 👊
Great Job, With our machines, you can product it by yourself. Free solutions .
Have you tried Little Giant. A very stable platform, multiple ways to set up, best ladder I ever had. It's only drawback is weight. With the Working Platform it is even safer.
LG are too wobly in ladder configuration.
Thank you for the video these look perfect for me to use to cut back some trees. Is there anything you know of that will help with ladders on softer ground?
Check out tripod ladders, also called fruit picking or hedge cutting ladders.
Brilliant
NICE BOSS .
Hey Great video this is exactly what I was looking for,
It €220 Euros in Ireland but it seems to be worth it,
👍
You won't regret it! Just make sure you get the right size. The 2.5 metre version I've got is a pretty good all rounder. I wouldn't want the smaller one for the jobs I do, and the 3 metre version would be a bit of a squeeze in the van!
Charlie DIYte
Yes the 2.5m is the one I’m going to order,
My gutters are 4.8 Meters up Would this ladder suit,?
Thanks in advance
I can't get over the brand name: Youngman. Brings to mind the lyrics of YMCA. 😁
Oooh YoungMANNNN 🤣
I can't seem to find a ladder of this configuration and function in the US. Any suggestions? Really need a ladder...
This isn't fair - now I clearly need a new ladder. Great vid, many thanks.
Greg Wallis You're welcome. Thanks Greg!
Hi Charlie.. I am just beginning to decorate my house and need a ladder and have seen your ladder video.. What do you think of the
Thanks
You're welcome. Thanks for the comment 👍
It does look interesting but you standing on the first small ladder on the top rung had me wondering. standing near the top at 5:58 did not build confidence without a ground spotter. Had this ladder had two wide stabilizers on both footings I would have felt better. I had some sure foots on my roof today, they could walk up anything and be safe in my book. This unit is very close to being right but missing a leg and not enough spread for the average consumer/person tilt wise. The real pro; ladder wise; does not need any of this. Although the real ladder pro would buy it and use it when needed. Tweaks and a ladder I would purchase. Two stabilizers rather then one and an option to have much wider stabilizers; not the one as shown. Security for the faint of heart and more sales. Options for a ladder. Options for the ladder.
Great video, and you have a terrific voice. Very sonorous - would have made a greater theatrical actor! Anyway, I have a question. What's the best way of dealing with placing a ladder on a slight incline?
Thanks, that's very kind! Kind of wish I had given acting a shot, but that's a secret between you and me, and I probably wouldn't have been any good at it! I've got to say I can't answer that definitively as I'm no ladder pro, and don't know exactly what sort of incline you're talking about and whether it's one leg off the ground type of incline, but the key is safety, safety, safety, and I guess preferably get someone to foot it.
Nice review but no longer available Charlie. It appears that Werner have ceased using the Youngman name and are using their own name for combination ladders, these are available at various outlets.
After seeing your video I bought the 3m version, my gutters are 5m high and I can not get far enough back to use a conventional extension ladder. It feels very unnatural to step up past the top of the step ladder part. How many steps can you safely go up beyond the top of the steps or how do you build the confidence to climb up to the 2 steps above the step ladder part ?
Just sharing from other ladder sites, never go above 3rd step from teh top on a 'A' step ladder, and never above 4th step on a long straight ladder.
I got a 8 step stepladder with a wide platform , it came with two wheels , o instructions ?
Just watched this video and ladder is now £59! Now that doesn't happen very often, off to get mine now.
Are you sure? That's amazing!!
Followed your link, it's the same height with the same number of rungs... I'll check it out tomorrow.
@@clivebrooker1 You're getting a lot of ladder for your money. Go for it!
@@CharlieDIYte So on the website it said there were none in stock at my local Wickes but that there were 2 in stock at Farnborough. Couldn't get any response on the phone so I took the chance and drove down there and received the classic shop assistant response of "NAh, we haven't got any of those, the website is shit mate, don't ever trust it". So thanks for that Wickes.
With respect, Pressure washing a building from an extended A format is the incorrect use of equipment, ladders shouldn't be used with holding onto it and preforming a task, you should use use scaffolding or temporary tower scaffolding
A little comment on the staircase setup make sure you center of gravity does not go beyond the leg of the ladder(the one with the side stabilizer).
Great content as always btw 😊
Thanks. Very good point 👍
That leg-lock might be OK if your ladder is VERY stable, but if it goes down, you won’t be able to jump off easily, or maybe at all. Also, if you get a leg cramp, you could be in serious trouble.
Agreed. I've never used the leg lock to be honest.
Great Video, but I am struggling to find a supplier of YOUNGMAN in Australia :(
Any luck?
@@theodore9668 apparently WernerCO USA owns many ladder brands ( acquired locally, like Bailey Ladders in Australia) and in the case of YOUNGMAN in the UK.
The YOUNGMAN ladder is only sold in UK & Europe. It really is a case of validating feature/form and performance to determine if YOUNGMAN capabilities are incorporated in the WernerCO brand made or sold locally
Struggli to find one of these at the length you have (don’t take that personally!). Toolstation do the smaller version, do you know if they’re still made? Great video btw, I’ve stumbled across your channel twice today!
Charlie DIYte Fear not, I took delivery of a Werner ladder today which is identical. I believe Werner may be a sister company to Youngman.
Hi Jamie, this is a bit frustrating because the link in the Description below the video is, I think right amzn.to/2PfaUDl . In that mine is a Combi 100 2.5m ladder. What's confusing is that the image is of a 6 rung ladder whereas mine is an 8 rung ladder, so I'm guessing they've just been lazy and used the same image for all their ladder sizes. And if you scroll down they say it's got 24 rungs, so this has got to be right! Thanks for watching the vids, by the way 👍
Charlie DIYte That sounds about right, how annoying! However, this isn’t far off and is brilliant. Thanks for the recommendation! www.wickes.co.uk/Werner-ExtensionPLUS-X4-6-86m-Aluminium-Combination-Ladder/p/193903
Have you looked at Little Giant leaders? Their Xtreme blows this away in every respect. Though I bet yours is cheaper.
I haven't but I'll check them out. Thanks 👍
Is it available in UAE shops and where is it
£124 in July 2018, £220 in Dec 2019. Better return than a high yield savings account :) - great video (as with all of your videos)
I know, it's frustrating that. I'm guessing Wickes had some sort of promotion on when I bought it at this price. Thanks for the comment, Rob - much appreciated!
The stepladder mode doesn't look safe when near the top. You won't have to lean far left or right for it to topple over.
I know what you mean but the feet at the bottom stabilise it very well.
Had you bought a Hailo set your stabiliser bar would have been adjustable for uneven ground...
Thanks Colin. I'll check those out 👍🏻
good engineering...especially british
Anyone know a suitable alternative to this as it looks like it’s no longer available?
Little Giant Epic M26
I would take a little giant ladder over that. The ladder was visibly rocking a bit in the extended step ladder position. And you were just standing on it. Now imagine pulling or tugging on something you were working on something. No thanks. That rocking can make you lose your balance. Why is it rocking versus a little giant, because it only has a wide stance on one side of the ladder unlike the little giant where all 4 legs are wide and made of aircraft aluminum making it far more rigid and stronger. Plus optional leg level standoff and platform to stand on.
Best ladder advice I was given is that if the ladder is going to fall (when you are not on it and there is no-one else around!) then don't try to stop it - get out of the way and let it fall. Because the damage it does to whatever it lands on will be trivial compared to the damage it will do if it lands on you!
3×6 best
This ladder doesn’t seem to be available anywhere :( only the shorter one
But is it graded for commercial work ? :-) !!
@JPJ PHOTOGRAPHY .Ok ..Clam down :-) !
The quality and locking method not available in youngman india.. how do i get the same?
I'm afraid I can't help you with that, my friend. You'll have to just research what local manufacturers make, which is similar.
@@CharlieDIYte thanks my friend for your response..
Youngman india charging price of Rs. 17,000(£196)for 2.5 mtrs 3 way combi ladder will it worth friend?
Charlie, why are you standing on the second top rung on a step ladder. Not supposed to do that.
Oops 😬
Question on ladders. I have a blind which the top of the window is situated 2.4m above a staircase. What ladder should I buy?
Hi Daniel. I'd need to see a photo of the window in question. Email me if you want - details in the Description tab below the video.
Want a ladder?,then get a renovator transforma ladder it's a 24 in 1 with anti skid features, it's also works on staircases, forscaffolding, 6 different extension hights to reach a two story window's,a aframe step ladder to the size you want,it a also works on a 90 deree angle so you can get right up against the wall, you get 2 work platforms, and can be stored in your shed at 1.4 metres.you can extra stuff for free like renovator paint pro,and. renovator better grips.
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You also get the wall stand off,leg levelers with this ladder.
Is that your real ladder, or just your step ladder?
Due to the day job I've got a few, Kevin, but I'd say this is the most useful for getting up high!
@5:57 and the ladder wobbles
That's down to the uneven patio rather than the ladder.
I wonder how I can get one in the US without paying insane shipping cost
That's a tricky one. Surely there are manufacturers who do something similar?
@@CharlieDIYte well after searching and researching on the internet unless I'm mistaken they're not available in the US yet because they haven't been tested and approved by OSHA and OSHA being a government entity it'll probably be 10 years before the same people that decided it's okay to free climb a cell tower get around to deciding this ladder is safe enough LOL
Oh goodness me, ladder not fixed or tied to guttering at top ( can see on video how it moves!). No feature for using on sloping ground at bottom, it is bound to move
when using above head height. Locking your leg through rungs means you will fall down with the ladder on top of you, yes you will break an arm or leg which is probably
survivable, but when you hit your head on the ground, suffering a fractured skull - is a different story. When climbing a ladder above your head height you should always wear
a tightened safety helmet or even a bicycle helmet ! Do you know how many fractured skull occur each year from falling off ladders be you a DIY or 'professional' ??
Tie it to the plastic guttering? Yes, great idea! Plastic guttering will hold the weight of a falling ladder with full-grown man! Where's your videos, dickhead?
Keep hearing about your day job... What is your day job ??!!??
Why does it say MOGHUL on lots of your equipment? Just wonderig
That's our soft furnishings company. I wrote that on my stuff to make it harder for people to claim as theirs/ walk off with, on site.
PS Can't find this ladder for under £200 now :P
Sorry to hear that. I must update the info.
Who else was continually converting meters to feet in your head?
yup
Wow have you seen how these have gone up in price…
I know, gutting isn't it! Hasn't everything though. 😫🤦
YOU PUT THIS VID UP BEFORE SEEN IT LAST WEEK
Yep. Had to delete and repost it because I missed out the stairway mode and a few people were criticising a few safety aspects.
Ah shucks. I'm the best ladder on the market.
i made my own more stronger than that
Does this ladder now cost ca. £300? If so, it was a much better investment than cryptocurrency!
I'm pretty sure I paid about £170 for it at Wickes. They don't stock it anymore. It's a superb bit of kit though.
08:43 that is a spectacularly stupid thing to do on a ladder. Don't do this ever!
This ladder seems outdated. I'd rather go with Little Giant Ladder over this any day.
that ladder looks amazing tho I'd like to see a cheaper version with less fancy.
That doesn't look safe and I would never stand on the second step down from the top on a step ladder like that, too easy to lose your balance.
It's as safe as you're going to get on a free standing ladder but fair enough
Great. This helped me finding the right ladder 🪜