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As a firm believer in Murphy’s Law, buying Murphy’s Ladder just seems to be asking for trouble.
Another shitty ladder toy.
Not sure why storage is such a concern.
Get a Werner #300 fiberglass ladder and be done with it.
Yes, #300, so you can carry shit up the ladder without buckling the rungs.
Cris has a good point, but “Free chipping!”
Might this collapsible ladder’s name be derived from the hideaway Murphy bed?
I’m covered in the ladder department (last guy working at my branch when it closed down, told to ‘toss’ all the tools and gear… I picked up the best of the lot and stuffed my garage), but that was a funny commercial!
A foldable ladder that stores away AND can help me fight Rey Mysterio?
Sign me up. 👍🏻😆
The best ladder is one you use successfully. I have one of the Little Giant models, with all the attachments. It really works well. But it’s heavy and getting heavier. And honestly, I am not all thrilled about being at the top of an 18-foot ladder any more, even if I can place it where I want it. And if I need to use it indoors, I have to haul it in from the garage.
So even though I am well served in ladders, the Murphy has some interest for me. They are not inexpensive. But I could store one in the main floor closet easily. And it’s rated at 375 pounds, not your wimpy 300 pounder, Ghost.
I guess I could sell off some of the ladders I haven’t used in years. My Mexican neighbor across the street with the painting business might want some. And such a politically incorrect ad practically deserves my support.