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Mooncat
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Joined: 23 Dec 2007
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Location: Wales-UK

Posted: Sun May 25, 2008 5:52 pm Post subject: Xtend and climb ladder

Anybody tried one of these, an Xtend and climb ladder from Screwfix? Telescopic ladder, it's the right size so I can get into my bedroom loft(not enough height in the loft for conventional loft ladder), yet I can put it in a locker when not needed. Also would serve as an escape ladder from bedroom windows. But what are they like in use?
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Posted: Sun May 25, 2008 8:29 pm Post subject:

we were issued with them when i worked for a previous employer but they ended up being replaced by the 4 piece 3 rung ladder http://www.screwfix.com/prods/59020/Access-Storage/Combination-Ladder/Multi-Purpose-Ladder-4-Section-3-Rung-3-4m
i found that they were fine for occasional use but i was using them every day, the catches would jam & if you didn't make sure the bottom catches are properly engaded then you'd get a very sudden & painful descent
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