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I wouldnt use them over a tripod ladder.... but I am an old cautious git
Thanks Adam that's my thinking too not sure how well I will bounce if I fall off at 70 🥴 .
Portable trampoline anyone
In theory they look like a good idea. I did see a 20 something lad up a 12ft telescopic step ladder last year. The way it was bending looked alarming. I was tempted to offer him my 12ft tripod.
There is something very reassuring about a tripod .
I know what you mean Geoffrey , I can feel a Wallace and Gromit invention moment would be in keeping like a safety parachute type back pack 😵💫
Been using a "Little Giant" 6-rung for the past decade, it's about 6ft tall when folded up, a bit heavy but strong and stable, I prefer it on most jobs to the 12ft tripod, more recently acquired, a friend was given this tripod in a load of scrap metal would you believe, something to do with it having a minor mark so written off by business owner for health and safety reasons. The telescopic ones sound good in theory but locking/unlocking every rung (if that's how they operate) could become tiresome very quickly, especially on jobs where only required for a short time
Had a Google , I like the look of the little giant , not sure but it looks like you can stand on the very top step in A frame position ? It looks sturdy and versatile .
I have a similar very old Wickes platform ladder it's served me well but the side straps which stop it collapsing are fraying with age , no way to replace them .
My henchman has a crude finish on the welds which could look like damage to some but to me it adds integrity the more weld showing the better .
I will take a look at the little giant in Wickes 👍
Hi John yes I often stand on the Little Giant top step in A-frame position, feel more confident to do this when it's not at full height of course, but it's certainly stable enough if you have a good sense of balance. I bought a very small platform accessory for my model which can attach to any upper step, but in practice I never use that. Have also deployed the unit as an actual ladder many times, when I didn't expect to need a conventional ladder on a job but one was unexpectedly required, the relatively heavy weight gives one a great sense of safety, especially when up in a wisteria with angry pigeons bursting out randomly
Yes the ladder conversion aspect I really like it looks like it's got stability , I would definitely get good use out it both at home and at work .
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