the advantage is that the pipe section is more appropriate, however it weighs 14 kg but the ladder also allows support to 135 degrees on a wall, it can be useful especially in case of vegetation and I can assure you that 'ps there is the spring effect of which many speak, which is normal since the tubes of the ladder are most important section, the only weak point being the center but if the ladder is well positioned, it Frétille not !!!!! at all !!! look in your choice weight !!! is preponderant