Buy X-IT 3 Story (23') Portable Emergency Fire Escape LadderX-IT 3 Story (23') Portable Emergency Fire Escape Ladder Product Description:
- Easy to use for all ages
- Tangle-free
- Strong - holds 1000 pounds
- Lightweight and compact
- Flame resistant
Product Description
Have 2 ways out!
Fire professionals & fire survivors want the best equipment.
The X-IT Emergency Ladder is the best!
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful.
Peace of Mind
By Emilie W. Cross
We have an old 2 story house and therefore need a 3 story ladder. I researched all of the newer ladders after I tried to show the kids how to use the old metal rung and chain ladder that I had which was heavy and tangled and would have been very difficult to deploy in an emergency. I chose the X-IT because of the many reviews that rate it #1 of all the ladders out there. It does NOT require installation. Hook it over the sill and release the velcro strap. No tangles. It's that easy and the ladder in its small yellow carry case is very light. I'm very pleased with this product and would recommend it to anyone with a second story.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful.Solid functional design. Great customer service.
By George C Huang
After researching a number of fire escape ladders in brick and mortar stores and online, I selected an X-It ladder. I chose it because it seemed light enough and simple enough for my young boys to deploy from their second floor room.After testing the release of the ladder, it was a simple matter to refold the rungs.The videos on the X-It website made it easy to understand how to deploy and refold the ladder.Some of the ladders I researched stated that they were for single-use only; I ruled those out, because it meant that I couldn't test it's operation.Finally, my ladder did not come with a storage bag. I emailed the company through their website and go a response later that NIGHT. They promptly sent me a storage bag.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.Buy this product now!
By Zoe
I just purchased the 3 story X-it escape ladder. I ordered it one afternoon and it arrived by noon the next day. I opened the ladder, figured out how it would fit on my windows and then refolded it and put it back in the bag. I have not practiced yet. The ladder ladder is about 8" x 7.5" x 11" when folded and comes with a bright yellow storage bag. It weighed 8.5 lbs. (Yes I measured it and weighed it for this review.) The instructions are sewn onto the bag so they don't get lost. They are clear and easy to follow. The ladder looks like it is aluminum. The straps that go between the rungs are heavy weight and woven. I'm not sure what material. This product is beautifully designed for function. They also have a bar you can get to permanently install the ladder under a window which you can get from X-it directly. I didn't see it on Amazon and did not get the bar.Before ordering, I spoke with the X-it company owner (and ladder inventor) at some length. He is very knowledgeable and is also involved with the ASTM standard setting. He gave me some important tips: You must practice using the ladder. The best way to do this is to suspend the ladder from a LOW window and practice climbing up from the bottom. Once you are comfortable with this, you can try climbing out the low window. Practice several times. Have your kids practice. Tell your overnight guests where the ladders are and what your fire escape plan is. The ladder should go to within 2 feet of the ground for easy and safe escape. To measure how long a ladder you need, put a rope out your window and and mark the rope when it touches the ground. Then pull the rope inside and measure the length. Buy the next longer ladder. It is OK if the ladder has extra rungs lying on the ground when deployed.I also purchased the child/pet escape bag directly from X-it. I didn't find it on Amazon but I wish they sold it. I tried this up to the point of lowering my dog out the window, which I skipped. The escape bag is 29" wide and 20" high when lying flat on the floor. The closure is a fold over Velcro flap that runs the full length of the bag. The bag has handles that are sewn to the bag completely on both sides and across the bottom. The lowering strap is sewn looped through both handles so it cannot come off and helps keep the bag closed but it did not get in the way when I put my dog in. The instructions are sewn onto the bag. It folds and comes with a storage pouch that is 8" x 2" x 11" when folded and stored. I am confident that the bag will not tip over while being lowered. I put my dog (8 lbs) in the bag, carried it around for about a minute and swung it back and forth. I expected my dog to go crazy, but she didn't. I bought one of these for my son's infant daughter too so I wanted to be sure I felt it would work well. She weighs about 15 lbs now and I think she will fit in the bag fine. I'm glad I got it for her. This bag would not work for a large dog or a large toddler. The company also has a different large pet bag with holes for the dogs legs to go through that is available but not advertised yet (as of 2/22/13). You can order it by contacting the company directly.
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