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Mr.G

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ladder m8rix
« on: January 29, 2007, 05:56:17 pm »
has anyone used one? the makers claim it's so grippy, it can be used to stop a ladder sliding on ICE!

KarlJones

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Re: ladder m8rix
« Reply #1 on: January 29, 2007, 06:44:46 pm »
Got mine last week, love it.

basically it grips really well, so well that if the ladder did ever move  (THIS IS MY OPINION ONLY ) I do not think it would travel very far or very fast.

obviously fantastic on grass, but I use mine on everything including the concrete.

Got my mate top stand on it on his drive, I gave it a good kick and yes, it did move about 1 inch.  So it is not glue, it can move, it is just it does a very good job of not wanting to go anywhere.

You cannot plough a field by turning it over in your mind.

Mr.G

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Re: ladder m8rix
« Reply #2 on: January 29, 2007, 07:15:41 pm »
Have you tried it on those damp, dark green, slimey, concrete slabs yet Karl?  My rubber safety mat thingy doesn't seem to cope with that stuff. I was resorting to dragging garden furniture behind the ladder today. what a time waster!

Clear Vision

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Re: ladder m8rix
« Reply #3 on: January 29, 2007, 07:23:21 pm »
I know this isn't practical but 2 sand bags do the trick! Just lay them down fla & put your ladder on top. Won't budge a mm!

I do this at a house that has dark green slimey concrete slabs and it works a treat. I have permission to leave them at the customers house. Imagine taking them around everywhere with you. Some weight in them

KarlJones

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Re: ladder m8rix
« Reply #4 on: January 29, 2007, 11:18:25 pm »
hw could I emulate dark green moss?  If I covered a slab in fairy liquid and filmed it would that be a good idea?  Have not tried it yet but will if it saves someones life.

Do you think that would be a good enough test?  Suggest something else and I will get it done.

You cannot plough a field by turning it over in your mind.

tatman

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Re: ladder m8rix
« Reply #5 on: January 30, 2007, 02:46:45 pm »
ive had my ladder m8 for nearly 12 months used it in all conditions including wet decking, frozen slabs, mossed concrete. NEVER MOVED YET (TOUCH WOOD) ;D

simon knight

Re: ladder m8rix
« Reply #6 on: January 30, 2007, 04:59:29 pm »

I need to get one of these. But before I go rushing out I need to ask a few questions:

1) Will it fit in my rucksack...roughly 18"x14"
2) What's it like on uneven ground
3) The rule of thumb is for every 4 up the ladder should be 1 out. Is ladder m8rix safe for 4 up 3 out...in other words ladders angled at 30 degrees (ok I know this is extreme!).

Simon

tatman

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Re: ladder m8rix
« Reply #7 on: January 30, 2007, 05:03:51 pm »
check out midland ladders for size etc. You can get away at dodgy angels with the ladder m8 but i wouldnt recommend it. I sometimes do it to get above porch etc. It comes in a carry case i think youll struggle with a ruck sack mate.

Scrimble

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Re: ladder m8rix
« Reply #8 on: January 30, 2007, 05:05:50 pm »
I've had mine for a couple of months and its the dogs danglers. am so glad i have it in my van its never moved on any surface i have used it on,

highly recommend getting one,

i did cut my finger by picking it up and touching a spike so be careful with it! they are   very sharp

Roger Oakley

Re: ladder m8rix
« Reply #9 on: January 30, 2007, 05:09:09 pm »
hw could I emulate dark green moss?  If I covered a slab in fairy liquid and filmed it would that be a good idea?  Have not tried it yet but will if it saves someones life.

Do you think that would be a good enough test?  Suggest something else and I will get it done.



You could get someone like me in to pressure wash it off/clean for the customer.
I don't think the fariy liquid idea will work, as you won't be killing the moss my friend.

simon knight

Re: ladder m8rix
« Reply #10 on: January 30, 2007, 06:37:23 pm »

I've had a look on Midland Ladders. As Tatman says it won't fit in my rucksack but so what?...if it's as good as it's cracked up to be it's a must for us trad guys. I'm gonna get one.

Save me trawling round web-sites....where's cheapest?

Cheers guys.

Mr.G

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Re: ladder m8rix
« Reply #11 on: January 30, 2007, 09:22:09 pm »
hw could I emulate dark green moss?  If I covered a slab in fairy liquid and filmed it would that be a good idea?  Have not tried it yet but will if it saves someones life.

Do you think that would be a good enough test?  Suggest something else and I will get it done.



You could get someone like me in to pressure wash it off/clean for the customer.
I don't think the fariy liquid idea will work, as you won't be killing the moss my friend.

Roger, I believe Karl meant to reproduce the conditions of moss, not kill it!  That'd be an ace test,  probably best to have something solid behind the ladder just in case though...

rosskesava

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Re: ladder m8rix
« Reply #12 on: January 30, 2007, 09:42:25 pm »
Does anyone know if it's wide enough for a double A frame because they go wider at the bottom?

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