Ladder levelling systems

[Pete Tattam]

I work from a ladder quite a lot. Has anyone used any of the ladder levelling systems around? I've thought about Ladder Mat, which is nice and cheap but does it work? Also there is a system with a curved bar that fits to the bottom of the ladder and slides from side to side to adapt to uneven ground. More expensive but looks more "butch".

 

I still would have the ladder footed but its such a pain trying to find a level peice of ground when there aint one!

[Pedroski]

Pete, what sort of work you doing from the ladder? We've found the tripod ladders to be perfect for most jobs. The legs are individually adjustable to suit whatever ground you're on. Also, they're really strong yet light as a feather. See http://www.buxtons.net/arborist-tripod-ladders.irc

[Pete Tattam]

I've looked at tripod ladders but, as I only do jobbing gardening when not being unpaid groundie for my son, they are not economically viable ( and they're to dear as well!!).

[Pedroski]

What sort of height ladder do you use? It's just that some of the stabilisers for longer ladders cost a fortune on their own. If I were being unpaid groundie for my son, then I'd suggest he buy a tripod ladder for the business (business expense will reduce his tax payment!) and then borrow it when needed

 

Some of the universal stabilisers legs at www.ladderstore.com look pretty decent for the money, but they not much cop on slopy ground as the base of the ladder doesn't sit straight. Their levelling safety bas is £60(odd), which is a big chunk toward a tripod ladder.....

Edited February 11, 2012 by Pedroski

[Pete Tattam]

If I were being unpaid groundie for my son, then I'd suggest he buy a tripod ladder for the business (business expense will reduce his tax payment!) and then borrow it when needed

 

Oh if only! The reason I'm an unpaid groundie is because work is so sparse he can't afford to pay, so capital investment on a tripod ladder at this time is out of the question. I do it because I enjoy it and he's my son! Is there any better reason?

 

I agree some of the systems are a bit pricey which is why I liked the look of the ladder mat but it needs to be effective.

[Steve Bullman]

Hi Pete, this is what I have....it's pretty good

 

[ame=http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ankalad-Ladder-Stabiliser/dp/B0006MS3A6]Ankalad Ladder Stabiliser: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools[/ame]

[littlerob]

i have a lader that is all built in with stable bar what a lader you can use it on unlevel ground up steps there grate [ame=http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hailo-Aluminium-Combi-Ladders-Rungs/dp/B0001GQHYQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1328982305&sr=8-2]Hailo Aluminium Combi Ladders - 2 x 9 + 1 x 8 Rungs: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools[/ame]

[Old Mill Tree Care]

Wait till Skyhuck gets here. He's gonna give you all a real rollicking and probably ban you for having a thread about 'fairy steps'

[nepia]

I work from a ladder quite a lot. Has anyone used any of the ladder levelling systems around? I've thought about Ladder Mat, which is nice and cheap but does it work? Also there is a system with a curved bar that fits to the bottom of the ladder and slides from side to side to adapt to uneven ground. More expensive but looks more "butch".

 

I still would have the ladder footed but its such a pain trying to find a level peice of ground when there aint one!

 

 

Pete, for similar purposes to you I guess (hedges) I use ladders with both Ankalad telescopic legs, the same as Steve B's, and a Titan Base Mate | Ladder Accessories - Buy online from HobUK

 

The Basemate isn't quite as free moving as in the promo but it does the job.

 

Jon

[Timbermcpherson]

Best ladder anywhere is one of these. they are heavy but BOY are they good. you can use them on any slope, they are incredibly strong and great to work from.

http://www.scorpro.co.nz/