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  • From: "Bruce Hansen" <brucehansen@acd.net>
  • To: "North American Fruit Explorers" <nafex@lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: RE: [NAFEX] Sources for orchard ladders
  • Date: Thu, 8 May 2003 16:17:06 -0400

Would a six foot ladder be less balanced?
 
Bruce z5 MI
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From: nafex-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org [mailto:nafex-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org]On Behalf Of Waite8@aol.com
Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2003 4:08 PM
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Subject: Re: [NAFEX] Sources for orchard ladders


In a message dated 5/7/03 9:03:49 PM, hwparker@pacbell.net writes:


While thinning fruit, I realize I need a ladder to get me higher and more
>stable on uneven ground.  One of you referred to a Tallman ladder, and I see
>Ladder King also.
>Are there significant differences between tripod orchard ladders, that is
>what features are worth looking for re: safety and durability?

i suggest getting one that is an odd number of feet in length, they
usually balance better on the shoulder while carrying.



P.S. It balances well and is easy to carry. Waite



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