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[Toolmaker51]

I use a telescoping ladder like this:


You can extend on side of this longer than the other and you have a nice sturdy ladder that is solid on stairs. Folds up nicely as well.
I have three sizes. And appreciate their versatility. Putting a plank on this has it's built in limits as to where the plank can go. Almost makes sense! All the big boxes have them. So does Costco.

Mark

I'm sidetracked today negotiating for a small 60hz/ 3Ø/ 480v/ 55a gen-set...
Didn't include articulating such ladders and Pivit® ladder boxes. Terrific solutions when encountering steps, uneven footings, roof pitch or weird heights. Also have ''T-Brackets'' that create footboards or planks out of common 2x lumber. 3 in a set; 2 hook on ladder steps, one in the middle ties plank together with the vertical underneath.
Years of cruising used market, never retail. Extension and step ladders (only fiberglass), top rails for stepping off onto a horizontal surface, ladder adjusters, spreader bars, rung tool bags, anything to be able to go up and stay awhile getting things done.
Merely speculative purchases back then, hot-damn handy now. Always felt being able should include odd times, holidays etc, when just can't "go get so and so", or a few days use paid for one rental. Instead it hangs there, ready, at fraction of current cost.