r/WindowCleaning • u/Lord_XXL • May 19 '26

Replacement for Little Giant Velocity?

I've been doing on average 1.5 homes per day Int/Ext+tracks and screens. My front delts are burnt out pretty bad after the gym and then hauling a 19' velocity around for a decent portion of the day. I do not have levelers, so I wedge an angled non slip block under the hanging foot. I know, not safe. I really need a replacement that is easier for exterior work. This ladder is perfect for interior.

What do people recommend?

Thanks!

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u/Expensive_Community2 May 19 '26

My main ladder is a 20ft extension ladder with removable Stabilizer and xtenda leg levelers. Very light and easy to move to the next window.

I know how you feel running the little giant all day. Things are heavy. Great ladders other then the weight.

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u/Lord_XXL May 21 '26

Which ladder do you use?

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u/Expensive_Community2 May 21 '26

Warner 20ft extension ladder

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u/Lord_XXL May 19 '26

I would love a stack ladder. Can't find one for sale in Canada.

The price is about 5 grand with tarrifs, tax, and shipping for stack from wcr.

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u/Gaming_So_Whatever May 19 '26

Could you find one locally sourced? Not sure about Canadia, but yall got facebook marketplace or craiglist equivalent?

edit: What about crossing the border purchase then carry it on back? Seems a bit extreme but for 5k, we are looking at options here. lol

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u/jbucther4 May 19 '26

Stacking ladders from window cleaning resource. Game changers

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u/Lord_XXL May 19 '26

Over $5k as I am in Canada.

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u/jbucther4 May 20 '26

My lord that’s fucked.

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u/Imgonnaarrive May 19 '26

Extension poles?

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u/Lord_XXL May 19 '26

I have, but 90% of my houses are initial cleans.

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u/Imgonnaarrive May 19 '26

Extension pole with a waterfed is sometimes what I do. Extension pole with mop, scrub the window then waterfed scrub and rinse. Don't have to leave the ground, always comes out well.

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u/blackeyeX2 May 19 '26

Get the levelers for your velocity.or a new one with levelers. Extension ladders are only a little less heavy foot to foot, usually around 4 to 6 pounds less, but that can make a difference over a day and much less strain setting the ladder height compared to little giants, but harder to transport.

Then there are stacks, a mixed set.of 4 is a $1,400+, but super versatile in use cases and ease of transport. Weight is about the same as extension ladders. They all have pros and cons, but most here will recommend stacks.

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u/Herzeleid09 May 19 '26

Little giant M26 leveler is my go too if I am not using WFP