I ditched the little giant long ago just to heavy and awkward to use and carry. The extend and climb that Larry posted works great for me. I recommend the professional (heavy duty) option, it’s a little heavier but does not flex as much as the lighter weight ones. They also make a telescopic A frame ladder, I don’t have one but a fellow inspector I know carries one and loves it as it allow him to access those garage scuttle holes that are 10’ up and still drive and SUV with all his equipment inside.
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I bought the 24’ Werner ladder and took it back the same day. It would only reach the fascia and not 3 feet above the roof. I use a 17’ folding ladder, 28’ and 32’ extension ladders. I picked up the 28’ ladder because it was about 15lbs lighter than my Werner 32’. If you are inspecting 2nd story roofs the 24’ is too short to safely reach most newer homes 2nd story roof safely.
Frank, you mean a 28’ and 32’ extension ladder, right?
Michael, I got the 22 foot one thinking it would be convenient and compact but it’s pretty heavy when extended and I only put it up at full length once. It’s wonderful for other things and I’m glad I got it but I just use extension ladders until I can afford a telescopic ladder.
I have used the the little giant 28’ and found it works great. I do not find it to be too heavy and it fits in the back of my Explorer just fine. Question for those who use a second ladder on the first roof. How do you secure the second ladder and keep it from slipping?
Yes, extension not telescoping.
I appreciate everyone’s responses
32’ telescoping ladder!!! 
Why? I didn’t even know you could buy such a thing.
Telescoping ladders are handy because they’re easy to transport, but because they have more moving parts they offer more chance for failure, and they typically flex more than an extension ladder comparable in size, and they’re relatively heavy.
Telescoping ladders are good for single story roofs, interior attic entry, and getting from first story to second story roofs (depending on the pitch of the lower roof).
Buy a ladder (or ladders) that will allow you to reach whatever height roofs you will need to access. That’s typically two-story, sometime on a hillside. Conventional extension are best for high roofs. Telescoping and articulating ladders are better for areas that are easy to reach, or where you need to carry your ladder though the house to access an area from which to climb, like a balcony or attic access area.
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There is no such a thing as a rated 32’ telescopic ladder unless it is one of those folding ones that is also a step ladder, they are extremely heavy. I could not even find a 20’ one when shopping for my 15.5 footer.
How about this:
Must need a crane to move that one around. LOL
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Yeap! 
Thant’s just what I was thinking…3 men and a boy to move it. 
Come on! It’s only 104 pounds 
Heck, I couldn’t carry it on my moped, then. 
That’s way more than I can handle now. LOL
That reminds me of a photo Brian Kelly posted years back with his extend-n-climb strapped to his motorcycle he used while inspecting in Arizona.
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https://global.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/original/3X/d/d/ddc493cda8d803009f4e5d64d70b39c611c2edd0.jpeg
Yeah, but that’s when I had a helper, Simon. 
3 words…get a Drone.
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Nah, retirement is better.
Plus, I hope you don’t wait 2 years to post again, Trent. Sounds like you could have some things to share.