Are the API stands that you guys don't like hang-ons or ladders? I guess I don't know why they would be any different, but I just really like the looks of their newest ladder! It's real tall @17' to the platform for a ladder so it caught my eye. There are a couple others that I am looking at, but this API is the one that I really way. I have confidence in the reviews here though, so if there are some real issues with them, I'll take your word for it!