I have a flat roof and I don't extend the ladder above the parapet walls to get off onto the roof deck. I merely set the top of my extension ladder against the house's shortest parapet (which extends about 14" to 16" above the roof deck), and a few inches below the top of the wall. With the ladder securely set against the wall, it is secure and safe. To get onto the roof from the ladder I don't have to negotiate any rungs above the parapet wall to get onto it. When I reach a rung that fits my 5'9" height, I simply hold onto the top of the parapet with both hands, lifting and swinging my left leg over the top of the wall, putting that foot securely onto the roof deck, shifting my weight to that leg and then swinging the other leg over. It feels secure and balanced when I do it so I believe it is simple to do. The only catch is the person must be able to swing a leg over the wall. For getting off the roof, I do the reverse. I first grab the wall with my left hand, swing my right leg over the parapet and onto the 2nd or 3rd rung down, while simultaneously grabbing the top of the wall with my right hand so both hands are firmly holding the top of the parapet. Hands are spaced according to shoulder width and what feels secure to you. Once I feel stable with both hands on the wall and the right leg securely on a rung, I then swing the left leg over the top of the wall and place my foot onto the same rung as the right one. Don't rush it and stay mindful of each step. It works for me and seems a lot easier than trying to get off of a ladder extended 4' or 5' above the parapet, although I understand how that may work better for someone who cannot lift their leg in a nearly horizontal position. I just received the 17' Velocity and haven't yet set it up, but will attempt to do it the same way because the "fanned" ends of the Little Giant might make it even more awkward to exit the ladder if it were extended several feet above the parapet, as you say.

The 22ft version is a beast to get back down to the ground when fully extended so I'm sure the 26ft version is no picnic.

I just bought the 26ft to use as at full extension for my second story. Tried it the other day and couldn't even do it, so I think I may be returning it. Any secrets? 2 people?

@@claytonbing16 Even with 2 people we had trouble. If I still could return my 22ft one, I would and then get a nice extension ladder instead.

Side without the wheels.