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Posted by Robert11 on November 5, 2006, 8:10 am
Hi,
Regarding those "Ladder Stabilizers" for extension ladders that
I've seen in the Hardware stores and also at Home Depot:
Sounds like a good idea.
Is it ?
Any caveats or gotchas when using ?
Also, is there one brand or type that is "better" than the others ?
Have a 16' Werner, and even at that relatively low height, it gets a bit
scarry and
wobbly up there.
Thanks,
Bob
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Posted by Phisherman on November 5, 2006, 8:42 am
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>Hi,
>Regarding those "Ladder Stabilizers" for extension ladders that
>I've seen in the Hardware stores and also at Home Depot:
>Sounds like a good idea.
>Is it ?
>Any caveats or gotchas when using ?
>Also, is there one brand or type that is "better" than the others ?
>Have a 16' Werner, and even at that relatively low height, it gets a bit
>scarry and
>wobbly up there.
>Thanks,
>Bob
Get someone to hold the bottom of the ladder, the larger the person,
the better. Take the time to inspect your ladder for damage, check
the ladder for the proper angle, feet securely in place, etc.
Practicing ladder safety goes a long way. I use a 28-foot extension
ladder without stabilizers.
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Posted by DT on November 5, 2006, 8:51 am
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>Hi,
>Regarding those "Ladder Stabilizers" for extension ladders that
>I've seen in the Hardware stores and also at Home Depot...
>Also, is there one brand or type that is "better" than the others ?
I really like my Ladder Max. It is one of few (or maybe the only one), that is
designed and rated to rest on the roof also. This lets you get up higher, or
access the roof without leaning the ladder against the gutters. It is available
online, I haven't seen it at any stores.
http://www.ladder-max.com/
Dennis
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Posted by RicodJour on November 5, 2006, 12:38 pm
Robert11 wrote:
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> Hi,
> Regarding those "Ladder Stabilizers" for extension ladders that
> I've seen in the Hardware stores and also at Home Depot:
> Sounds like a good idea.
> Is it ?
> Any caveats or gotchas when using ?
> Also, is there one brand or type that is "better" than the others ?
> Have a 16' Werner, and even at that relatively low height, it gets a bit
> scarry and
> wobbly up there.
If a relatively short ladder like that is wobbly, then you might have a
lightweight "homeowner's" ladder or you're a big guy. A ladder with a
higher rating is much stiffer and less scary. Yes, it's heavier and
more expensive, but there are always trade offs.
The ladder stabilizer helps with bridging windows, reaching onto a roof
and giving a wider, more stable stance at the top. It won't help with
wobbly/bouncy.
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Posted by John JJ on November 5, 2006, 4:21 pm
I too have a Werner ladder and never feel comfortable each time I use it. My
main worry is the ladder mover sideways, if the ground is not even and even if
the ground is even, it will move sideway if I try to out stretch on either side
of the ladder. Last year as I watched my contractor repaired the roof, gutters
and paints the exterior of the house, I am convinced so I bought a Werner's
ladder stabilizes. There are two types available, one more expensive quick
removable type and the cheaper one bolt on, which I paid about $21 at HD.
I believe the $21 was well spend and a cheap insurance against permanent
disables.
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>Hi,
>Regarding those "Ladder Stabilizers" for extension ladders that
>I've seen in the Hardware stores and also at Home Depot:
>Sounds like a good idea.
>Is it ?
>Any caveats or gotchas when using ?
>Also, is there one brand or type that is "better" than the others ?
>Have a 16' Werner, and even at that relatively low height, it gets a bit
>scarry and
>wobbly up there.
>Thanks,
>Bob
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>Regarding those "Ladder Stabilizers" for extension ladders that
>I've seen in the Hardware stores and also at Home Depot:
>Sounds like a good idea.
>Is it ?
>Any caveats or gotchas when using ?
>Also, is there one brand or type that is "better" than the others ?
>Have a 16' Werner, and even at that relatively low height, it gets a bit
>scarry and
>wobbly up there.
>Thanks,
>Bob