To: "North American Fruit Explorers" <nafex@lists.ibiblio.org>
Subject: RE: [NAFEX] Sources for orchard ladders
Date: Thu, 8 May 2003 12:59:45 -0400
It is all about where your shoulder hits the ladder. A tripod ladder is
heavier on the bottom end. So, what is the difference between 7 or 8 feet?
Bruce
z5 MI
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Subject: Re: [NAFEX] Sources for orchard ladders
>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.