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Foldup ladder.
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Previously:
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...2215#post75959
Fold-up ladder?
+'s Convenient. Compact. Portable.
-'s Effectively too short. Narrow rungs; immediately very uncomfortable on soles of feet. Doubtful it will achieve any III/II/I load rating. Plastic, but is it non-conductive?
I have quite a selection of ladders, 2' to 24', and most with specific intent. This fold-up toy, while novel, won't be joining them.
I can't imagine my size 13 EEE's climbing on those thin rungs. Kile TM51 I have a managery of ladders some aluminum telescope folding some extension some simple step ladders some non conductive even a tubular telescoping one that is only 30" tall when collapsed and over 12 feet tall when fully extended all have a rating of 300+ lbs 1 even folds to become a scaffold.
But I don't see that thing joining my selection
Definitely Novel but those rungs don't look like they would be comfortable in Flip-Flops. :p
Yeah, niche for sure. I wondered if the niche was a specialty police or military application, because the cardboard box behind the guy's legs is labeled "bomb suit". This might make sense where portability/collapsibility/weight is of great concern.
Different ladder/ramp here, but conceptually along these same lines, in this GIF labeled "special forces entering train".
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Nice catch on the bomb suit box...missed that one. Think you are right for the uses being specialty, low weight/use and portability.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jon
This special forces train entry is most impressive. From the directed window explosive, flash bang and the rolls for each person in harmony in dual entry...I want these guys if I'm ever hijacked on a train.
After Jon directed our attention to the cardboard box the folding ladder might even be considered an expendable item or something only used in case of an emergency like having to look over a high fence
Here's one for ya:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhNs7HcBW6o
Doesn't appear too strenuous; though after a little practice. Transition from climb to over the rail leaves little room for error. Quieter and more sure than a grapple, but there are a lot of exposed personnel.
Seems no end to usefulness of bamboo.
Retractable ladder. Probably gonna be a nope for me.
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Ok, OK, Pinch me....
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I have 1 of those retractable ladders didn't buy new was at pawn shop. thought it might be handy for the driver to carry on his truck the problem is he weighs 240+ the ladder is rated for 300 don't ever believe the data tags he had it extended only 3 rungs stepped up on it and it self retracted. SO much junk as far as I'm converned unless you ter out the puch pin locks and use real lynch pins
Identical idea and about this size readily available all over. Mainly advertised as egress from 2/3 story homes on fire etc. Held from top, bottom extends by gravity, each telescope locks to that below. Very compact storage below a window. Guy in jacket collapses the ladder with latch in lower rungs.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jon
Used to be, escape ladders were rungs connected by chain, store by rolling them up. People had trouble getting footing due to the flexible nature, haven't seen one on a long time.
Got one sitting out front right now waiting for the deck to get finished...Awkward at best and a pinch hazard in my book.Quote:
Used to be, escape ladders were rungs connected by chain, store by rolling them up. People had trouble getting footing due to the flexible nature, haven't seen one on a long time.
A new winner of the "Ladders I Will Never Use" award:
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but it beats the alternative of having to climb the rock faceQuote:
Originally Posted by Jon
Ding, ding, ding...We have a winner. Geez, I get the willies just watching the clip and get to thinking who the heck climbed that face to anchor it.
Coming Next....Sky Hooks. :p
Miss one ladder step and a-climbing the rock face you'll be.Quote:
Originally Posted by Frank S
Permanently.
Another foldup ladder.
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Reminds me of that song, Stairway to Heaven. One slip and you’ll be going there for sure