Tripod ladders. Advice from users please.

[T14EES T14UNK]

I've been thinking about buying tripod ladders for a while now. Definitely want the three adjustable legs and have always thought I may as well just get the biggest ones. (12rungs)

But thats where I wanted some advice from current users. Will the big ones still be ok to do the smaller hedges etc. I am sure that it would be better to have some small ones as well but was hoping to get away with just one set.

Any advice??

 

Cheers

[Mozza]

They're BRILLIANT James, guy I do some work for has some pretty big ones and they're good for small stuff too

[Steve Bullman]

The big ones are great, but a bit of a pain. It would make doing a small hedge awkward but doable

[Ian C]

have the big ones and there great for tall hedges, have smaller ones and there great for smaller hedges! the big ones are a sod to transport and bloody wide at the bottom.

 

a good tool but can be a pain

[oldwoodcutter]

Yes,ide agree with that,tall ones are great for high hedge work,but a little on the clumsy side for low hedges in small gardens.

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

We have the big ones and we love them, the small six foot versions would be a great bonus addition

[Gareth Smith]

I only have the 6ft version with adjustable single leg and are perfect for small hedges (wouldn't want to be without them now) , very stable ! Sorry cant comment on the biggun's as i haven't used them.

[Peter]

I have just the 12' and I manage most hedges with them.

 

Biggest is 16' I think.

[T14EES T14UNK]

Great information. Thanks very much.

 

I think the 12 rungs will do. I didn't know that there were 16 ones but that might be a touch too big and numb!!!

 

And then I'll start persuading myself to get a small sett too.

[Gardenmac]

Just bought a 14ft set, and its brill, bit of a pain to transport but well worth it. Only downer was got mine for £300 and spotted on Skylands that they do same for £220 aaaaagh!

The extra money would have paid for the carving bar that I want to get.Hey ho:001_huh: