Re: Need Ladder Info

[nick markowitz <nmarkowitz@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Mar 11, 1:16=A0pm, Jim <alarmi...@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> On Mar 11, 7:27=A0am, nick markowitz <nmarkow...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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> > On Mar 11, 12:54=A0am, G. Morgan <usenet_ab...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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> > > Jim <alarmi...@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> > > >If you need an extension ladder you don't open up the step ladder
> > > >part, you just extend the extension and lean it against the wall ...=
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> > > >or what ever.
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> > > >Duuuuuuh!
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> > > Nope. It's for going vertical.
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> > I have worked off them and you are suppose to wear a harness which
> > holds you in place My climbing harness I use to climb towers works
> > great =A0on it.
> > The middle section is actually very sturdy =A0when ladder is unfolded.
> > I am use to climbing on all kinds of structures , towers and cranes so
> > it is not a big deal for me but for a first time user it can be very
> > scary.
> > they make step ladders to 14' you can rent =A0and one man lifts as well=
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> A harness? =A0Holy crap!
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> So you're telling me that you climb up this step ladder, tie yourself
> to the extension part, climb to the top of the extension and when it
> falls over, since you moved too much to one side or the other, because
> the spread of the step ladder isn't wide enough to support a weight
> higher than the apex of the triangle, you get the opportunity to ride
> the whole way down to the cement without the chance of trying to break
> your fall, cuz ...... yep, you guessed it ..... you're tied to the
> ladder.
>
> Sounds like something out of a Dumb and Dumber movie.

The ladders are very sturdy  and solid despite there design  so
toppling is not very likely.
That said only experienced people should be using them there not for
an amateur to set up.