Little Giant Xtreme articulating ladder snaps into multiple positions

by Ann Withanee — September 19, 2011—Little Giant Ladder Systems, maker of the original articulating ladder, introduces the new Little Giant Xtreme multi-use ladder. Versatile and easy to use in multiple positions and heights, the Little Giant Xtreme easily converts to a stable, wide-flared extension ladder, a multiple-height A-frame stepladder, a 90-degree ladder, a staircase ladder, and a time-saving trestle-and-plank scaffolding system.

Now tagged as the flagship of the Little Giant Ladder Systems product line, the lightweight Little Giant Xtreme is easy to handle and adjust for projects. Forty years of engineering has resulted in what the company calls “the safest, strongest, most versatile ladder in the world.” An online video quickly takes the viewer through all configurations.

“Even though the new Little Giant Xtreme ladder improves on the original Little Giant Ladder in so many ways, it is available for the same price as the original,” says H. Arthur Wing, President. “The Little Giant Xtreme is the pinnacle of the ladder industry—it boasts several new patents and innovations that will help people get their jobs done faster and safer. Little Giant has pushed the envelope again to create the safest, strongest and most versatile ladder in the world.”

Facilities departments will find the versatility of the easy-to-handle ladder a quick way to solve numerous problems without the need of costly equipment. Because the ladder comes with wheels, maintenance personnel can easily move it to the problem area and then change the ladder’s configuration to meet the needs of the specific task, such as changing lamps or installing signage.

On-staff facilities maintenance professionals, general contractors, painters, window cleaners, landscapers are among the many persons who will now be able to use the right ladder for the right job every time. The Little Giant Xtreme ladder is:

• Lightweight. Exclusive aerospace-grade aluminum alloys, commonly used in military aircraft, make the Little Giant Xtreme lighter than any comparable multi-use ladder on the market.
  
• Comfortable. The Little Giant Xtreme is the only multi-use ladder in the world to feature the Comfort Step, a large built-in standing surface that makes standing on the ladder comfortable and safe, no matter the chosen configuration. Standing on the Comfort Step reportedly feels like standing on solid ground.
  
• Safe. The Little Giant Xtreme meets or exceeds OSHA and ANSI standards. It is rated to hold 300 lbs. as an extension ladder and as a true two-person, two-sided stepladder. The AirDeck workstation includes a magnetized tool tray and safety handrail so the user can enjoy the secure feeling of something to hold on to at the top of the ladder.
  
• Versatile. Capable of working at multiple positions, the Little Giant Xtreme adjusts to the perfect height to reach even the toughest areas, such as stairwells or vaulted ceilings, and it can be used on uneven surfaces, stairs or sloping ground.