Ladder spurs

[jono2209]

Hi everyone, just a quick question regarding Ladder Spurs.

I have just bought a new set of ladders from midland ladders and not been a big lover of ladders i have been looking at a few different safety features that are available and what would suit me best overall. By the looks of things what would be best for me are these spurs as they look small so would be easy to transport, connect to the ladder etc.

So have any of you used these cheap ones http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ladder-Stabilisers-Safety-Legs-Anti-Slip-Ladder-Spurs-/261429486423?pt=UK_H_G_Ladders_RL&hash=item3cde696357

or would the ones from easi dec that are double the price be a better bet? http://easi-dec.co.uk/m/products/ladder-spurs

any help is appreciated.

thanks

or maybe even one of these two? -

http://www.laddersafetysupplies.co.uk/laddermate.shtml

http://www.laddersafetysupplies.co.uk/foot_the_ladder.shtml

 

[boarcity]

i personally like spikes . if you use ladders all day long are defo worth having fitted permanent

those spurs looks ok if you only do a few jobs on ladders ,look too awkward for fulltime use to me

 

[cheapncheerful]

april 1st already?/emoticons/smile.png

hi and welcome jono2209....as mentioned in a previous post, these great safety ideas i once held the patent on in the early eighties...so this brings back painful memories...i hadnt the money at the time to pursue the idea...the choice for me would be how long it takes to get them on and off,

 


my device for the prevention of ladder slip, actually slotted right through the second rung and just folded out when needed and folded back in line with


the ladder when not in use.

 


sadly no manufacturer of ladders has done that to date....also of course had the same arrangement at the top to make a

 


ladder standoff...still one day....in the mean time i await the wisdom of the forum to see what everyone else who maybe has used these devices thinks is the best....great question though jono2209

 

[jono2209]

Thanks for the reply boarcity its appreciated.

As for the ladder spikes, are they these?http://www.theladderman.co.uk/modules/catbuild/files/PairSideSpikescwbolts0202SP.htm

if so then i am not sure that they would fit my ladder as it has these feet at the bottom http://www.midlandladders.com/products/Supagrip_Articulated_Feet-274-25.html

i agree with what you said regarding the spurs been annoying for heavy use as i thought the same so would love to find something small, light but safe.

And also thank you for the reply cheepncheerful, its also appreciated.

First off, love the picture. its one way to show that a safety device works lol

sorry to hear about the patent etc it sounds like the kind of device i am looking for instead of carrying a big lump of steel around all day lol hopefully in the future you will think of another great product and have the means to pursue it /emoticons/smile.png

your comment above regarding how long it will take to connect etc is the main problem with some of the things that i have been loooking at, or they just seem too bulky/heavy.

Thanks for the replies

 

[norm]

have a ladder m8 doesnt connect to ladder but is a good job

 

[Smurf]

It's a shame that nowone has developed your idea further cnc as sounds to be ideal solution for trade work

 

[boarcity]

Thanks for the reply boarcity its appreciated.As for the ladder spikes, are they these?http://www.theladderman.co.uk/modules/catbuild/files/PairSideSpikescwbolts0202SP.htm

if so then i am not sure that they would fit my ladder as it has these feet at the bottom http://www.midlandladders.com/products/Supagrip_Articulated_Feet-274-25.html

those spikes look ok, you could also make your own from a strip of hardened steel that would last forever then.
re-those articulated feet,somebody told me on a different forum they nearly had a fall when those feet lost grip.he then unbolted the feet and fitted spikes that he had had fitted to his previous ladder .

Always remember that rubber feet have zero grip if the ground is damp wet or dusty - this is where spikes come into their own by "digging in " thru to the surface proper

i once had a bad fall after rubber mats i was using lost grip - shortly afterwards i did my own research and was shocked to learn rubber is useless in damp /wet /dusty conditions.

a simple device iv seen online that looks good is ladderm8trix , certainly the vids supporting it look good [on a block of ice no less] , unfortunately you have to remember to carry it along with you , the very day you couldnt be bothered is the day an accident would likely happen

a couple of years ago i chanced upon a windie with a small homemade [wooden] device that hooked onto top surface of window sills and it slid up n down the ladder rails with a thin rope to pull it . i didnt take a closer look and could kick myself as i now realize it would be a solution to ladder slip

 

[jono2209]

Thanks for the reply boarcity,

I suppose that the spikes would be a good bet due to there size and weight but if the ladder slipped would they catch on concrete?

i totally agree with the rubber slipping part, thats why i have been reluctant to use ladders after one slipping a few years back. but now our round is getting bigger i have no choice but to use them

The matrix device does look good ile give it that and has quite a few good reviews.

and thanks norm the ladder mate does look decent but is it heavy to carry around? and can i be used on slopes etc? as most of our work is domestic so its in and out of gardens none stop.

thanks for the replies.

 

[boarcity]

spikes catch in the smallest of crevice,5 mm crack , if i know the ground conditions are dodgey i take my time to find a crevice/edge to put a spike into before i climb . they grip well on concrete ,as a knife edge of sorts

i used to work alone and under pressure too and used my ladder+ spikes thru 2 winters on ice/snow with no problems . these days ive workers and theyd foot the ladder in those conditions

 

[jono2209]

The spikes sound like a worth while investment and what better review than from someone that uses them daily ^^.

thanks for the help and advice from all its very much appreciated.

I will buy the spikes. and also get the ladder mate for jobs that look a bit dodgey. i can always leave it in the vehicle until needed.

Thanks again everyone, and i look forward to joining in on the forums /emoticons/smile.png

 

[norm]

hey @boarcity has said not sure these are the best option as he has mentioned on here before about slippage

 

[mrtaytay]

I have the articulated feet as well. I like them to be honest but, obviously, they cannot prevent slippage in all circumstances. The ladder spikes do look good. Cncs idea was good too. Surely a ladder manufacturer could develop a ladder with inbuilt safety features that provided additional stabilisation and some anti slippage feature/function.

 

[cheapncheerful]

well it would be a good selling point....tell gav to sort it....

 

[jono2209]

hey norm, just to confirm, are you talking about this ladder mate http://www.midlandladders.com/products/Laddermate_Base_Stabiliser-289-25.html

or this one? http://www.ladderm8.co.uk/product/the-ladder-m8rix-pro-plus/

and the articulated feet do seem to grip well on dry surfaces mrtaytay and i havnt had a problem with them yet (i actually bought them because of your recommendation on another post and my brother also got a pair) but i agree with boarcity that rubber is near useless when wet / dusty etc so would like just something for an extra peace of mind /emoticons/smile.png

yep you would definitely think that ladders would come with some sort of safety devices designed into them. it would be a very good selling point.

 

[Murphy]

I've been using a ladder m8 for 5 years now, best bit of kit you can buy for ladder safety in my opinion, I've worked in bad snow and ice with this and the ladder never moved. Highly recommended

 

[cheapncheerful]

both look good to me....time to invest in safety....although my problem like norm said is remembering the bloomin thing..yesterday i put my cill cloth on the roof of my car to dry in the sun...i came back and put my ladders on and threw it across to the other side of the roof...in between tying the ladders on and walking around to the other side i managed to forget it....pulled on the drive and it was still there! have done that three times now with my ladder lock...hopefully no more as if it came off whilst driving it could do some serious damage...i now lock it on ...but as recommended by murphy i think i will have to get one as i work on my own....wheres me wallet.../emoticons/smile.png

 

[norm]

hey norm, just to confirm, are you talking about this ladder mate http://www.midlandladders.com/products/Laddermate_Base_Stabiliser-289-25.htmlor this one? http://www.ladderm8.co.uk/product/the-ladder-m8rix-pro-plus/

and the articulated feet do seem to grip well on dry surfaces mrtaytay and i havnt had a problem with them yet (i actually bought them because of your recommendation on another post and my brother also got a pair) but i agree with boarcity that rubber is near useless when wet / dusty etc so would like just something for an extra peace of mind /emoticons/smile.png

yep you would definitely think that ladders would come with some sort of safety devices designed into them. it would be a very good selling point.

hey @jono2209 its the ladderm8rix good bit of kit