Like it was said it's heavy. I made a 15ft, 18ft, and 16ft ladder made to order. The best one was a single 4x4 with bolted on 2x4 steps. Strapped to the tree like a more modern tree stand ladder. I have used ot for 2 years with no issue. Oh yeah it was all treated lumber I got dumspter diving at a construction site. I could not pass up the length. Who throws that kind of material away? Oh well good for me..