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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: tomlions on October 16, 2009, 02:42:49 pm

Title: best ladder stopper/stabiliser
Post by: tomlions on October 16, 2009, 02:42:49 pm: just wondering what the best all rounder is as i'm just starting out and want good value for money.

cheers

tom
Title: Re: best ladder stopper/stabiliser
Post by: TonyD on October 16, 2009, 02:48:17 pm: I haven't voted, as only have one, and only tried that particular one, the Rojak ladder stopper. Works very well and feels rock solid and reliable, highly recommended. I also use a shallow stand off for some large windows so I have more ladder to hold on to as it then goes past the window sill.
Ohh, and also use ladder pads, good protection for the property but they feel too spongy and moveable.
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Post by: s.hughes on October 16, 2009, 02:49:59 pm: You know the kind of comments your gonna get on this one dont you!!

Does wfp come to mind???
Title: Re: best ladder stopper/stabiliser
Post by: tomlions on October 16, 2009, 03:07:15 pm: i know mate, but cant afford it, wanna get started and experienced but as safely as i can.

cheers
tom
Title: Re: best ladder stopper/stabiliser
Post by: s.hughes on October 16, 2009, 03:20:09 pm: Well the Rojak is the best. hs approved
Title: Re: best ladder stopper/stabiliser
Post by: Scrimble on October 16, 2009, 03:57:32 pm: I wouldnt bother with the rojak ladder stopper, the basem8 stabilisers does the job of that but better as it holds the ladder upright making the ladder very stiff and firm and physically holding it making it unable to slip, the rojak can still slip where the stabiliser will not,

the ladderma8rix is also very good and works on grass and wooden decking and will not slip, whereas the rojak is not suitable and would slip

i have both a ladder base mate stablilser and a ma8rix in my van which i use, where one is not suitable the other is and vice verser
Title: Re: best ladder stopper/stabiliser
Post by: jonnyald on October 16, 2009, 03:57:44 pm: a rubber bath mat is what i use . gets a good grip on greasy decking and recently i got some ladder spikes off ebay but havnt had a chance to try them out as yet
Title: Re: best ladder stopper/stabiliser
Post by: tomlions on October 16, 2009, 04:25:42 pm: cheers allstar, thats good info, is there somewhere i can get both at a good price ?

cheers

tom
Title: Re: best ladder stopper/stabiliser
Post by: [GQC] Tim on October 16, 2009, 04:27:21 pm: Rojak ladder mat is not versatile enough, ladderm8rix is, can even use it on ice. Spike mat underneath, it's brilliant.
Title: Re: best ladder stopper/stabiliser
Post by: martinsadie on October 16, 2009, 07:15:41 pm: my mate does a good job 14 stone and the ladder doesnt move ;D ;D
Title: Re: best ladder stopper/stabiliser
Post by: Scrimble on October 16, 2009, 07:28:34 pm: Quote from: tomlions on October 16, 2009, 04:25:42 pm
cheers allstar, thats good info, is there somewhere i can get both at a good price ?

cheers

tom

i should also have said the basem8 stabiliser works on gravel where a rojak would be useless, i bought both my basem8stabiliser and ladder m8trix from www.midlandladders.com

there not cheap but worth every penny,
Title: Re: best ladder stopper/stabiliser
Post by: Mike55 on October 16, 2009, 07:30:42 pm: I use a rojak ladder stopper and it's been great for me. Used it on wet decking, grass etc.

I picked up one tip on here about the rojak. Drill a hole in each corner and when pitching wide on say wet grass or decking stick tent pegs through each corner. Keeps mat solid.

Haven't tried any other safety devices so can't comment on comparables.
Title: Re: best ladder stopper/stabiliser
Post by: ftp on October 16, 2009, 07:37:18 pm: Laddatec limpets for me.

http://www.laddatec.com/
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Post by: Central Window Cleaners on October 16, 2009, 09:08:11 pm: I swear by ladder twins, won't be without them

http://www.brickytool.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/953
Title: Re: best ladder stopper/stabiliser
Post by: dazmond on October 16, 2009, 09:12:45 pm: 18inch rojak for me.40quid i think from the windowclean centre.comes in handy,but i use a trad pole for gravel/wet decking/imprinted concrete etc.