Henchman 10’ or 8’

[AHPP]

https://arbtalk.co.uk/forums/topic/137540-ladders/#comment-2100832

 

[Con]

6 hours 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.

Did you have Macclesfield!!!

[Mark Bolam]

If I’d had Macclesfield I wouldn’t be buying bloody ladders!

[Mark Bolam]

[Grassyass]

We have the 10 foot set nice to use ,not to bad for transporting I’ve never wished I had the shorter but always end up standing on the top but I think the 12 foot would be a pain to transport and store , the three adjustable feet make a massive difference, 

[dan blocker]

5 hours 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.

 

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A 3 leg ladder can be adjusted so that the ladder steps are close to the hedge, particularly at the top? That thing you’ve shown here can’t because of the width of both sections at the base? The only way you’ll change your mind is to try one Kram? Henchman are very good, have had one for years, look after it and it’ll outlast you?

[dan blocker]

5 hours 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:...

 

 

A 3 leg ladder can be adjusted so that the ladder steps are close to the hedge, particularly at the top? That thing you’ve shown here can’t because of the width of both sections at the base? The only way you’ll change your mind is to try one Kram? Henchman are very good, have had one for years, look after it and it’ll outlast you?

[dan blocker]

5 hours 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:...

 

 

A 3 leg ladder can be adjusted so that the ladder steps are close to the hedge, particularly at the top? That thing you’ve shown here can’t because of the width of both sections at the base? The only way you’ll change your mind is to try one Kram? Henchman are very good, have had one for years, look after it and it’ll outlast you?

[Doug Tait]

If you do decide to look at alternatives Mark I'm only 5'8" but still a hench man with three legs, pretty confident I could get you up!

 

Seriously, we've the 10' ones at work, I find them easier than standard ladders to move and they do the job well, still tend to have someone footing them in use though.

[kram]

I've not found that, I always have mine right next to the hedge, last job it was sort of in the hedge and a bit awkward to get through the leylandii to the next step but fine once I got past it. You can also straddle the ladder which is exceptionally stable, an A frame lets you move and lean a lot more before it wants go topple over?

Anyway I'd never get a 10' henchman on the rack.

 

Worked with a lot of people and I'm yet to see any out in the wild. Anyone using them in the South East? It would be interesting to try them but I think it would only be once!

 

There are shorter variations of my ladder under different brands and some have adjustable feet. When I get to it, perhaps in spring, I will make up adjustable feet that slot into it on one side.