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Ladders are an essential piece of equipment whether you are a painter, electrician, contractor, or just a general handyman or gal. Ladders allow us to access high up places, but they are not exactly easy to move from location to location. This is where telescoping ladders come in handy. They can extend out far enough to get the job done, but fold-up compact enough to easily transport. However, telescoping ladders have their pitfalls. That is why I’m so excited to review the Werner TS1250 Telescoping Ladder. Not only does it extend over 12 ft. and fold-up to a fourth of its size, but it’s packed with safety and stability features that promote safe use each and every time you step on a ladder.
Today we’re taking you through these key features on the new Werner TS1250 Telescoping Ladder, and an honest review of my experience using it.
Overview of Werner TS1250 Telescoping Ladder
- Model Name: Werner Telescoping Ladder
- Model Number: TS1250
- Key Features: Ladder fully extends out to 12.5 ft. and collapses down to 35 in. and has a 300 lbs load capacity. Storage strap and handle make it easy to move ladder when compacted. Great stability from 20 in. wide base and slip-resistant non-marring feet. Smooth close from one-click locks and speed controlled lowering. Non-marring XL bumpers prevent buffing on surfaces.
- Price: $369
- Where to Buy: Coming soon to The Home Depot and Lowe’s.
Features of Werner TS1250 Telescoping Ladder
The Werner TS1250 is a telescoping ladder for professionals. It’s designed to be versatile and portable without sacrificing stability and safety.
Ladder Sizes & Load Capacity
The TS1250 is approximately 20 in. wide, which provides ample space for climbing up and down any ladder. The full extension height is 12.5 ft. but collapses down to only 35 in., or about a fourth of the fully extended size. It also has a four-step partial extension option (top step is approx. 45″ off the ground). This ladder can hold up to 300 lbs., which is average capacity for this size telescoping ladder.
Portability
When collapsed the storage strap wraps around the steps, and a carrying handle allows you to easily carry ladder from site to site. The ladder is made from a lightweight but durable aluminum and weighs 33 lbs.
Stability & Safety
Again, this ladder is 20 in. wide with a five step “wide work zone” on this model. In addition to the stability you get from the width, the ladder also has anti-slip non-marring feet to prevent the ladder from sliding out from under you.
The Werner TS1250 Telescoping Ladder is ANSI-rated and OSHA-certified.
Easy to Use
Let’s take a moment to focus on the locks. Before you step on the ladder you have the lock indicators that provide a visual cue that the ladder is locked and safe to step on. When you’re done, these same locks have one-click unlock and speed controlled lowering.
Performance Review
I’ll be honest: telescoping ladders are kind of scary to use. In my experience they all have some flex to them because they don’t have the added support of a traditional ladder. However, I’m happy to report that the Werner TS1250 Telescoping Ladder had the least amount of flex that I’ve experienced with this kind of ladder. All-around I found this ladder to be very sturdy. You can feel the non-marring feet and bumpers working with the locks to keep the ladder stable and prevent slips.
There are other convenience features I like about this ladder, but I wanted to talk about this first because stability and safety are the most important features when it comes to ladders.
However, I’m also happy to report that this was easy to extend and fold back up. The storage strap held it together, the handle made it easy to carry. The one-click unlock worked and it closed smoothly.
Where to Buy Werner TS1250
The Werner TS1250 Telescoping Ladder is not available yet but will be available for $369.99 at The Home Depot and Lowe’s. This price is slightly higher than some of the telescoping and extendable ladders of the same height, but Werner is a well-known and reputable ladder brand. So, you may pay $20-30 more, but you’re getting a brand you know and can trust.
Hopefully, the Werner TS1250 Telescoping Ladder will be available soon so you can use it to help with those spring and summer projects.