Tripod Ladders

[taxboy]

I'm not the greatest on ladders. Having struggled to prune an unruly rose by wobbling on a step ladder and with a 12ft hedge still to tame, I've come across tripod ladders.

Can I ask for any feedback from those who have experience if they are as stable as the reviews make out as I'm thinking of getting a larger one for upstairs window cleaning and doing the gutters.

The henchman brand seems well reviewed but is also the most expensive so any thoughts appreciated please

 

[donetello]

Used some at work years ago,great for when there is no wall etc to lean them against.
Can’t remember the make but have a look here seems Hendon are a good make.
https://www.pyracantha.co.uk/top-5-best-tripod-ladders-detailed-reviews-comparison/

 

[Bobsyeruncle]

Get a plank of wood and tape it onto the top of your ladder at right angles.
Stops the ladder falling into the hedge so you can lean the ladders against the hedge.

 

[taxboy]

Get a plank of wood and tape it onto the top of your ladder at right angles.
Stops the ladder falling into the hedge so you can lean the ladders against the hedge.

That might work for the hedge but wouldn't for pruning the rose though. Perhaps I should think about getting a pole cutter for the hedge and struggling on with the rose and other large shrub pruning [emoji52]