Best ladder position

[Dave B]

As long as you use your noodle you'll be fine mate

 

[Posh]

I always use mitts. Find it scratches the Coll & leaves tiny black marks if I don't. Also feel safer with them on as feel they grip the wall hence less chance of sliding down. Mine fit very tight on my ladder. Slight sloping roof in the way go over the window. Normal window go on sill. If window is very tall wfp backpack. Need to be prepared for all obsticals.

 

[windowsurfer]

I use one of these compact standoffs when using ladders for those few custys that dont like wfp. I put it under the sill usually . It gives you a little more space to work without having to lean back to much. I got mine of ebay.

http://www.ladderstore.com/ladder-accessories/ladder-stays-stand-offs/compact-ladder-stand-off.html

 

[norm]

I use one of these compact standoffs when using ladders for those few custys that dont like wfp. I put it under the sill usually . It gives you a little more space to work without having to lean back to much. I got mine of ebay.http://www.ladderstore.com/ladder-accessories/ladder-stays-stand-offs/compact-ladder-stand-off.html

looks good mate

is it nice and light feeling on top of ladder ?

 

[windowsurfer]

Yes it is light, it does shift the balance point when carrying,but is not much. the guybought my round off had a bolt on standoff n it felt like a small child was hanging on the end when carrying it.

 

[norm]

Yes it is light, it does shift the balance point when carrying,but is not much. the guybought my round off had a bolt on standoff n it felt like a small child was hanging on the end when carrying it.

/emoticons/biggrin.png yeah could believe that probably one of those big boned kids too

well worth considering this bit of kit

 

[TolishAPurd]

I like the look of that standoff.

 

[boarcity]

i too like the look of that standoff . in photo number 4 i can see it would stop a ladder kicking out in winter if used as in the foto

couple of yrs ago i saw a windie with a small similar sized homemade mini standoff [made of wood}, i wish id taken a closer look , as i believe theyd be very useful

 

[Dave B]

I am looking at a ankalad standoff

Quite big but only 50 quid

 

[Smurf]

I would not buy one of them myself

I am looking at a ankalad standoffQuite big but only 50 quid

 

[cheapncheerful]

me being cheapncheerful bought....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LADDER-STAND-OFF-V-SHAPE-DIRECT-FROM-MANUFACTURE-/180622612707?pt=UK_Baby_BabyFeedingUtensils_EH&hash=item2a0df258e3

looks really solid...should get a test very soon....

not so sure about ..._BabyFeedingUtensils in the header....

 

[Dave B]

What's wrong with it smurfy??

Never used one so don't know what I'm looking for

 

[mrtaytay]

me being cheapncheerful bought....
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LADDER-STAND-OFF-V-SHAPE-DIRECT-FROM-MANUFACTURE-/180622612707?pt=UK_Baby_BabyFeedingUtensils_EH&hash=item2a0df258e3

looks really solid...should get a test very soon....

not so sure about ..._BabyFeedingUtensils in the header....

I have one of those cnc. They are pretty good but make the ladder a bit top heavy. I am looking to upgrade, to be honest. I am liking the look of the standoff that windowsurfer referred to earlier. They can make difficult windows so much easier and safer to clean.

 

[Tony Hall]

me being cheapncheerful bought....
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LADDER-STAND-OFF-V-SHAPE-DIRECT-FROM-MANUFACTURE-/180622612707?pt=UK_Baby_BabyFeedingUtensils_EH&hash=item2a0df258e3

looks really solid...should get a test very soon....

not so sure about ..._BabyFeedingUtensils in the header....

Have to say that is the stand off that I use for guttering, it sits against the wall really well......I feel really safe on it which is a blessing.

 

[Dave B]

They are from ladderstore.com

Good reviews

 

[mrtaytay]

I must admit, I have been thinking and reviewing the way in which I use my ladder......all with a view for making things safer. I am trying not to stretch, lean or go one step further up to the naughty step.....when your balance doesnt feel good. With a lot of the taller windows I have started to position the ladder above the window, or, if thats not possible, then use a stand off to improve access. It just feels a lot safer. If needs be, then I will use a pole.

I also noticed, during the world cup, when I was late to bed most nights, my balance wasnt helped by feeling tired and "heady".

 

[mrtaytay]

i always put my ladder on in thehe window sill , no mitts. you have to be very aware of the chance of ladder sideways slip with this method , however doing it this way it means you have no problem reaching the tops of the upper windows

Mitts are great for stopping the ladder from slipping, but they can get In the way. I have a love/hate relationship with them.

 

[mrtaytay]

one firm in the area where i work always places the top tip of the ladder above the upper window ,on the top frame itself or above on the fascia . i can see that this is a very safe method with no stretching ever needed
downside is you need to be carrying around quite big ladders all day long.

Its a good method. Only thing Is, if you place your ladder on the top part of the frame and have mitts, then it can make space tight at the top of the glass. increasingly, I have a preference to place the ladder above the window, normally achievable with a titan 6.1 m ladder.

 

[Dave B]

I also noticed, during the world cup, when I was late to bed most nights, my balance wasnt helped by feeling tired and "heady".

Tiredness is the worst

Done it a few times after bad nights sleep

Reckon I would have better judgement if I was p##$$ d

 

[cheapncheerful]

surely the best ladder position is on my ladder hooks on the side of my house at the weekend leaving me in my chair....:rofl:

 

[Smurf]

Those @cheapncheerful standoff's that cnc has bought also the same looking ankalad wheeled version are pants and down right dangerous to use as they have been know to collapse. The one I had started to give way and bent inwards so you never seem me get down from me ladder so quick. Was one of those man pants moments I can tell you. /emoticons/biggrin.png