Does the Telesteps A-Frame Ladder Need to be Locked Out Before Use

Updated 01/12/2026 | Published 09/03/2024

Question:

Hi Can you used this ladder as a simple extension ladder ie without unfolding it spreading it as an A Frame like you can with a conventional A frame ladder eg Werner A frame step ladder?

asked by: Jo

Expert Reply:

Hey Jo, yes as long as the little dots are green in the indicator window when you go to use the ladder, you can use it in the way you're describing.

expert reply by: Bryce D

Safe to Climb Indicator
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Jerred H.

1/12/2026

Hey Jo, how did things go using the Telesteps ladder as an extension ladder with the green indicators showing? Your update could make it easier for others wondering about the same setup.