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dave carroll

  • Posts: 95
using 'A' ladders
« on: February 15, 2007, 08:53:53 pm »
although 99% wfp i still carry my ladders about, very safe when used correctly i feel. 
     I've only been WC for 4 years so have a lot to learn, so immagine my suprise today when i saw an old fella using his upside down! Have i missed something? Moscow state circus in town?
     Does any one else on here use them like that?
 
           Dave

EasyClean

  • Posts: 558
Re: using 'A' ladders
« Reply #1 on: February 15, 2007, 10:32:41 pm »
Single 'A' ladder turned upside down on steps is probably safer than using a normal ladder with a wedge if no stabiliser arms fitted.
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dave carroll

  • Posts: 95
Re: using 'A' ladders
« Reply #2 on: February 16, 2007, 06:14:30 am »
oh yes, i see it now, although in this instance he was on level ground, just showing off i feel.
 this is the same bloke that keeps telling me he's going water fed and where did i get mine from.
              Dave

Ian_Giles

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Re: using 'A' ladders
« Reply #3 on: February 16, 2007, 09:10:41 am »
Well, well, well...I've never ever thought of using one like this before :o
But I can see the sense in it on some occasions...I'me just going outside to turn mine upside sown and see what it feels like!
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Mmm, distinctly unsafe! :o

but my 8ft pointer is donkey's years old and pretty ropey now (got a 6ft one in the van I'll try out when I go back to work) having to take a huge step to reach the second rung is not safe at all though!! :-\

Ian
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JM123

  • Posts: 2095
Re: using 'A' ladders
« Reply #4 on: February 16, 2007, 11:48:07 am »
although 99% wfp i still carry my ladders about, very safe when used correctly i feel. 
     I've only been WC for 4 years so have a lot to learn, so immagine my suprise today when i saw an old fella using his upside down! Have i missed something? Moscow state circus in town?
     Does any one else on here use them like that?
 
           Dave

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Sir Squeaky

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Re: using 'A' ladders
« Reply #5 on: February 16, 2007, 12:01:52 pm »
If you turn it upside down and step up a few rungs you can hold on to the feet and bounce around like a pogo stick.

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