mrtaytay
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« on: November 02, 2011, 09:22:56 PM » |
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Hiya Folks
I have recently started my own round and invested in a Titan 3.5m trade ladder (it extends to 6.1m). Whilst the ladder is great, I find that I have hardly (if at all) had to use its maximum height. Its length seems to make it particualarly awkward and cumbersome in tight situations such as narrow alleyways. I am thinking of purchasing a 2.5m Titan trade ladder (it extends to 4.1m). Does anyone else feel the same about the longer ladders and do you think I would get away with the smaller one (in most situations)?. Just dont want to waste my money on the smaller one if it would be of no use.
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karlosdaze
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« Reply #1 on: November 02, 2011, 10:37:41 PM » |
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I use different ladders (usually to access flat roofs etc). I carry a mid size on top of the van & the rest sit in the workshop & are pulled out when needed. Work out the weight difference - your bigger ones might be lighter. Longer will cover you for most jobs.
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mrtaytay
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« Reply #2 on: November 02, 2011, 10:44:08 PM » |
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the smaller one is 3kg lighter. I am tempted to buy that. Both ladders can sit on the top of the car and the large one can be used when the smaller one cannot manage the job. I suspect the smaller one will cover me for 90% of the jobs and be less bother in tight areas.
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fifer
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« Reply #3 on: November 02, 2011, 10:49:28 PM » |
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Not sure about Titan,I use Lyte ladders and there is a big difference in weight between the 3.0 which I use and the 3.5 that are kept around the back,as the risers are a lot narrower,you will find if you get a 2.5 ladder you will have to extend it to carry it any way, as the balance won't be right when closed.
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mrtaytay
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« Reply #4 on: November 02, 2011, 11:31:05 PM » |
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I didnt realise that....I thought the 2.5 would be much easier to carry because of its weight?
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stuart mci
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« Reply #5 on: November 02, 2011, 11:37:25 PM » |
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my brother uses a 2.5 for most of his work, i use a 3m for most of mine, well did do now wfp, and I think in hindsight a 3.5 and a 2.5 would cover most work so why not
I have a 2m and it is just that bit to short for most work
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mrtaytay
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« Reply #6 on: November 03, 2011, 12:05:16 AM » |
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would I really have to extend the 2.5 when carrying it (to get the balance right). I quite fancy this one from Midland ladders. You get free safety feet with it as well. And its a nice weight at 10kg. You are not allowed to view links.
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fifer
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« Reply #7 on: November 03, 2011, 12:19:53 AM » |
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would I really have to extend the 2.5 when carrying it (to get the balance right). I quite fancy this one from Midland ladders. You get free safety feet with it as well. And its a nice weight at 10kg. You are not allowed to view links.
Register or LoginIf you are carrying ladders in one hand and on the shoulder, and a bucket in the other then yes,I find I have to put my 3m up 1 rung to balance it out,would imagine you would have to put up the 2.5 a couple of rungs,shouldn't be a problem tho. |
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stuart mci
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« Reply #8 on: November 03, 2011, 12:33:19 AM » |
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would I really have to extend the 2.5 when carrying it (to get the balance right). I quite fancy this one from Midland ladders. You get free safety feet with it as well. And its a nice weight at 10kg. You are not allowed to view links.
Register or LoginIf you are carrying ladders in one hand and on the shoulder, and a bucket in the other then yes,I find I have to put my 3m up 1 rung to balance it out,would imagine you would have to put up the 2.5 a couple of rungs,shouldn't be a problem tho. yes I agree the 3m goes up one rung, and my 2m does as well but it isn't a problem, still better than a 3.5 or what I have a 4m |
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k j
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« Reply #9 on: November 03, 2011, 11:03:27 PM » |
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:)I have one of midlands laddrers , a titan with the safety feet it is a 3mtr extending to 5.1mtr , it has suited my round of over 350 customers  , i bought it early this year and have been trad for 12 years.  |
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mrtaytay
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« Reply #10 on: November 03, 2011, 11:28:31 PM » |
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i was wondering about that one...its just 1 kg lighter, but the slightly shorter length might help, particularly when doing the terraced houses. Wish I had brought one of the zarges 3m ladders when they were on offer at Midland ladders a couple of months ago. I think they weighed in at 10kg.
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whostolemyhair
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« Reply #11 on: November 18, 2011, 07:05:24 PM » |
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Slightly off subject but what do you think of the safety feet? Are they any better/safer than the normal feet?
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mrtaytay
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« Reply #12 on: November 18, 2011, 07:26:42 PM » |
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I have safety feet on my ladder. They were fitted free by midland ladders. I think they are definitely better than normal ladder feet.
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k j
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« Reply #13 on: November 18, 2011, 10:30:47 PM » |
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;)Sometimes i think they are better as i don't always need the rojak, but then again safety feet don't dig in on soft ground , grass etc  |
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« Reply #14 on: November 19, 2011, 12:03:15 PM » |
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I use spikes, all year round. Ive done over 18 years with normal feet and over 2 years with spikes, and they are 100% better than normal feet. They significantly reduce the chances of slipping. You can even feel safe in snow with them on.
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« Reply #15 on: November 21, 2011, 06:41:55 PM » |
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;)Sometimes i think they are better as i don't always need the rojak, but then again safety feet don't dig in on soft ground , grass etc You can flip the feet back then it digs into grass. I have em  |
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