Gorilla ladders makes folding ladders that are almost identical to the Little Giant in several lengths, and with the same 300 pound rating as the Little Giant. The cost is $150.00 to $200.00 less than the Little Giant, however. The 18.5 foot version folds up to a little under 5 feet. It's a great ladder. However, I agree that it's just a bit heavy for use with every inspection. My favorite ladder for the shorter roofs is a 12 foot Krause ladder that folds up to three feet in length. It's lightweight, locks with an audible click, and has a 300 pound rating. So it's solid as can be. Insureds often tell me I am welcome to leave it behind. Unfortunately mine is now eight years old, has been used on thousands of inspections, and Krause has gone out of business. I can't replace it. I heard that Krause sold the patent to another company when they went bankrupt, but have not found anything quite like it in the last couple years. I've been looking for a backup. If anyone has any information on a Krause-type folding ladder in a 12 or 16 foot size, I would be very interested. |