Abbey Aluminium Multi-Purpose Ladder 4.4m with New Safety Platform MPL44

I'm very pleased with this purchase. The item arrived promptly and we'll packaged.This multi-purpose ladder has proved invaluable in gaining access over and around various obstacles when painting the exterior of our house, particularly the lean-to on rear of property. I was able to fold the ladder at 90 degree on the centre hinge which effectively allowed me to crawl along the top of the lean-to (braced at the point between the house wall and lean-to). I also used the scaffolding option extensively which works very well, securely holding the walk panels in place with drop down pins.Initially I did have to overcome the psychological aspect of climbing up a ladder that can fold (it's a little disconcerting when your working at height, knowing there are fold points below your feet) but this is just "in your head' and the ladder has proved to be totally safe, stable and reliable.I've been able to manoeuvre the ladder into its various positions solo, though positioning into its use location is occasionally a 2 man operation, depending on the shape configuration being employed.The locking mechanisms on the hinges are easy to use and can be controlled one handed whilst you brace the frame with the other hand. Basically each bend-point on the ladder has a pair of hinges, each fitted with a spring loaded lock. You pull back a little Lever on a hinge which opens the lock for movement then do the same with its partner. This allows you to bend the ladder, moving it to its next lock point where it becomes automatically immobilised into position. Then repeat the process if you require a lock point further on. The spring-loaded hinges feel very secure and up to the job.The overall quality of the ladder is very good and I'm confident that as long as it is treated correctly and not abused it will last a long time indeed. My only, slight, concern is for the plastic push-on feet which appear to be wearing rather fast. These are anti-slip feet with groove profiles on the outer edge, designed to increase friction against work surfaces (floor or wall). Possibly the reason they seam to be wearing so quickly. I'm hoping these are available as a cost effective consumable.I felt the product was very competitively priced when compared to similarly specified alternatives. Excellent value for money.I did a lot of research before opting for this particular product, even going down as far as calculating the working height of each set of hinges off the floor, against the varying jobs I had planned. It hasn't let me down.I have no hesitation in recommending this product. Easily 5-star.

Quicker than expected delivery.Solid , Easy to adjust and versatile. Great that it comes with platforms and paint holder. No assembly apart from the stabilizing bars, and these are easily bolted on.*Used these a few times now. Felt safe with little flex. Made painting a high staircase far easier than a standard ladder.

Very versatile and stable. I have been using it in a 'w' configuration, not one of the recommended ways to use it. I am not sure about using it as a platform with the aluminium 'boards' as it is a little narrow and surprisingly high. All in though I would recommend this as a versatile ladder that folds up well for storage. I was using it on uneven ground and it was still reasonably stable thanks to the 'feet'.

This is a really well made, incredibly useful and versatile ladder at a very reasonable price. Easy to adjust - just lift the catches on both sides of a joint, and move to the next position. The instructions could be a bit clearer, but it's pretty obvious when you look at the ladder! Folds up neatly for storage, even though it makes a great sized step ladder and long straight ladder. An extra benefit of this design as a step ladder is that both sides can be climbed, rather than just one side with a traditional step ladder. Very happy with this purchase and cheaper than less versatile tall stepladders.

These ladders are exactly as described. Extremely versatile and very stable, ideal for decorating a stairwell. The metal clip in platform and tool platform are perfect and a must, when tackling an awkward job. These arrived undamaged, but the cardboard box was opened at one end, with pieces taken out elsewhere. I think delivery companies need to take more care ! The ladders were delivered well within the time frame. A big thumbs up to Abbey Access from me !!

We have used steps, ladders and long handled hedge cutters in the past and it’s been hard work. Decided to buy this to see if it would make things easier. Arrived quickly and easy to setup once you understand the locking mechanism and the best way to erect it. We have used it mainly in platform mode and the metal platforms it came with make it very easy to use as the lock in, other cheaper ones don’t appear to have those platforms, assume you use wooden planks .My wife isn’t a great lover of ladders or high steps but she happily got on this. We cut our hedges in record time and It worked fine even on a slope we have with one hedge. Well worth the cost and reckon will be used for other jobs with its various permutations.

After buying from another make/supplier I had to send it back after the first couple of uses due to unsafe and poor quality, almost brock my neck when the platform bent and slipped off due to lack of clips to keep it from moving and they mend easily as they are not strong enough to hold a persons weight. So I then brought one from Abbey Aluminum and paid a little bit more and it was well worth paying more for. Much stronger and feel a lot safer, the platform is thicker and stronger and has much better sliding clips to stop the platforms from moving, it feels sturdier and doesn't creek and move when on it like the cheaper ones, and the clips clip in properly. So before you buy from another supplier just think you might save a few pounds at first but you could lose a lot more if you brake your neck on a cheaper one. So trust me, you wont regret buying an Abbey Aluminum Ladder.

I've used this to clean out the gutters and paint the high walls up the stairs. It is versatile, sturdy, easy to use and small when folded down. It is also easy to fold down by pushing out the tabs on the hinges. I am happy with this ladder chose this one.