Henchman 10’ or 8’

[Mark Bolam]

I had a bit of a result on my football acca yesterday, so rather than spunk the winnings on excess I’ve decided to treat myself to a Henchman pro tripod ladder.

I’m leaning towards 10’ rather than 8’.

 

Does anyone find the 10’ too unwieldy?

Not interested in longer because it would be a ballache to fit in the Transit.

 

Cheers.

[Stubby]

14 minutes ago, Mark Bolam said:

I had a bit of a result on my football acca yesterday, so rather than spunk the winnings on excess I’ve decided to treat myself to a Henchman pro tripod ladder.

I’m leaning towards 10’ rather than 8’.

 

Does anyone find the 10’ too unwieldy?

Not interested in longer because it would be a ballache to fit in the Transit.

 

Cheers.

Rediculasly sensible Mark . ( for you ) 😀

[tree-fancier123]

I only have a 12, bought from Henchman nearly 15 years ago now. It can go in a lwb van or on ladder rack of tipper. In the ideal world Id have an 8 and a 12. Some gardens the hedges are under trees the 12 snags on. But often work off top step of 12

At least once Ive forgot to make sure back leg is near middle of two front feet and its started tipping, know a guy who broke his back.Still window cleaners fall too somtimes and not onto grass. Even someone who gets an office job cant run from pancreatic cancer. A tripod is one if a million ways to die.

Good luck

[AHPP]

1 hour ago, Stubby said:

Rediculasly sensible Mark . ( for you ) 😀

He won £25,000. 

[AHPP]

43 minutes ago, tree-fancier123 said:

I only have a 12, bought from Henchman nearly 15 years ago now. It can go in a lwb van or on ladder rack of tipper. In the ideal world Id have an 8 and a 12. Some gardens the hedges are under trees the 12 snags on. But often work off top step of 12

At least once Ive forgot to make sure back leg is near middle of two front feet and its started tipping, know a guy who broke his back.Still window cleaners fall too somtimes and not onto grass. Even someone who gets an office job cant run from pancreatic cancer. A tripod is one if a million ways to die.

Good luck

Great post. Covers a lot of ground. 

[Mark Bolam]

50 minutes ago, tree-fancier123 said:

I only have a 12, bought from Henchman nearly 15 years ago now. It can go in a lwb van or on ladder rack of tipper. In the ideal world Id have an 8 and a 12. Some gardens the hedges are under trees the 12 snags on. But often work off top step of 12

At least once Ive forgot to make sure back leg is near middle of two front feet and its started tipping, know a guy who broke his back.Still window cleaners fall too somtimes and not onto grass. Even someone who gets an office job cant run from pancreatic cancer. A tripod is one if a million ways to die.

Good luck

 

I didn’t win enough for 2.

[kram]

1 hour ago, tree-fancier123 said:

At least once Ive forgot to make sure back leg is near middle of two front feet and its started tipping

 

They look extremely unstable to me!

 

While not perfect for all situations I think the Topway is great for hedge and pruning work.

 

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[tree-fancier123]

29 minutes ago, kram said:

 

They look extremely unstable to me!

 

While not perfect for all situations I think the Topway is great for hedge and pruning work.

 

TOPWAY EN131 Aluminium Lader Telescopic A Frame 13 FT 406 cm 8 Steps | eBay UK

WWW.EBAY.CO.UK

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Max Open Extension Ladder Height: Approx. Aluminium alloy construction, durable and rust resistant. Aluminium Thickness: 1.5 mm. Material:...

 

 

this is a topic about tripod ladders - with all 3 legs adjustable - so you can level the ladder on very sloping ground. Sometimes there is no point searching the internet for a cheaper compromise to each tool or piece of equipment

[kram]

Its not abour the cost!

Mine has both sides adjustable which is adequate for most work, including that I would say.

 

You'd not get me up that tripod in your pic.

Edited 5 hours ago by kram

[Mark Bolam]

I know exactly what ladder I need Kram, just debating which length is best.

 

I already have other ladders.