The Top-Mount Telescoping Ladder mounts to the surface of your pontoon, dock, or swim raft. The ladder's telescoping design minimizes the ladder's footprint allowing it to fit in many places a standard, non-telescoping ladder would not fit. When. it's time for use, unlock the ladder and pull it outward to its full length and it's ready to go. Unique to Extreme Max, the ladder also features two fold-out handles that make entering and exiting the water easier. Each handle offers a comfortable, grippy rubber handle for added security and safety while using the ladder. The ladder is constructed of marine-grade stainless steel specifically engineered for strength and longevity in a harsh marine environment. Due to the variety of mounting surfaces to which the ladder may be mounted, mounting hardware is not included.