[ke0me]

like others, I'm no lightweight.

I have a multiple config ladder similar to the Little Giant models. Think I got it at Home Depot.

Safety rated to either 250 or 300 labs, which covers me. It was weighs 29 lbs but it is solid, I have no fears with it collapsing.

As a rule of thumb, I set the ladder to slope at 1 foot out for every 4 feet up. That gives me a nice secure weight distribution so it wont fall backwards.