description hyperlite sumostance 16 ft type ia fiberglass extension ladder the hyperlite sumostance type ia is the only extension ladder in the world with little giant’s patented sumostance leveling outrigger system, which more than doubles the ladder’s base width and increases side-tip stability. the sumostance's intuitive safety features help ensure a safe, stable set-up for any job on almost any surface and is lighter than ordinary extension ladders. the hyperlite sumostance also offers a side-to-side bubble level, which helps you set up the ladder safely every time. the side-mounted, dual-pulley system reduces the effort required to lift the fly section by 45% and removes the potential trip hazard caused by traditional center pulley rope systems. the hyperlite sumostance wide rungs let you work comfortably without foot fatigue. little giant’s patent-pending nonconductive hi-viz green rail is safe to use around electricity and has been scientifically proven to be the most visible hue of the color spectrum to the human eye. why would a ladder need to be hi-viz? some of the most catastrophic falls are caused by people who walk or drive into an extension ladder while someone standing on it. california proposition 65 warning. features maximum reach height: 15 ft 11 in (assuming a 5 ft 6 in person with a 12 in vertical reach) non-conductive fiberglass construction provides additional safety while working around electricity sumostance leveling outrigger system helps ensure a safe, level setup roof line indicator to ensure a quick, safe setup with at least three feet above the contact point side-to-side angle indicators help ensure a proper, safe setup every time patent-pending hi-viz green rail prevents catastrophic accidents caused by people who accidentally walk or drive into an extension ladder while in use complies with all osha, ansi a14 strength and testing standards wide, flat rungs provide great comfort and reduce foot fatigue side-mounted, dual-pulley system reduces the effort required to raise the fly section by 45 percent and removes the trip hazard caused by traditional center-pulley rope systems 1-year limited warranty complies with all osha, ansi a14 strength and testing standards; rung/step spacing complies to osha standards osha 1910-23, osha 1926-10-53 high-strength polymer molded leg brace for increased stability co-molded nonslip rubber wall pads protect working surfaces and provide superior stability weather-resistant uv-inhibiting compound in fiberglass resin for extended outdoor use up to 20 percent more rigid than comparable standard extension ladders* based on tests performed in a controlled ansi-compliant test lab up to 20 percent more rigid than comparable standard extension ladders* * based on tests performed in a controlled ansi-compliant test lab wide, flat rungs provide great comfort and reduce foot fatigue side-mounted, dual-pulley system reduces the effort required to raise the fly section by 45 percent and removes the trip hazard caused by traditional center-pulley rope systems specifications acme tools brand name little giant safety acme tools part number 18816w ansi approved yes ansi ladder rating type ia assembled weight (lbs) 38.6 base spread (in) 20.5 base width (in) 20.5 california proposition 65 warning required no collapsed height (in) 104.0 country of origin united states csa certified yes duty rating (lbs) 300.0 globaltradeitemnumber (gtin) 00096764188160 internal supplier part # 18816 internet product code (ipc) 72ac9b7e333 ladder length (ft) 16.0 ladder material fiberglass / aluminum ladder type extension manufacturer warranty 1 year warranty meets ansi or osha standards yes osha approved yes package depth 114.0 package height 7.0 package weight 43.2 package weight (lbs) 43.2 rung/step depth (in) 1.0 rung/step material aluminum telescoping yes upc 096764188160 weather resistance yes weather resistant yes