We use them everyday. We have 2 of the 21' stepladders. They take a huge footprint to set up and they need "3 men & a boy" to lug around. That being said ... they are terrific in areas with sloping floors or stairs. I have actually stood on the top with one leg on each side to reach the ceiling (don't tell OSHA) and they are solid. We often have two people on them (that's probably a no-no also) and they are solid. We love em and hate em.