I've got a big Niwaki. It is a problem to store. You need to be able to go straight in to the store and the base is wide, so it will go through a normal door sideways, but not round corners easily
I have used all 3 brands, the differences are fairly minor. I now have a Henchman 8 ft which has 3 adjustable legs at home. I did have a 6ft niwaki but it was too small, fortunately one of the gardeners at Capel Manor, where I volunteer wanted it, so I switched. The 3 leg adjustable Henchman are cheaper than the fully adjustable Niwaki ones. At Capel they have Hendon, Henchman and Niwaki in several sizes. As to sinking in , the feet on all of them are wide and don'tsink in much, in addition most come with rubber caps you can put on, they are meant for hard surfaces, but you could use them to protect a lawn.
I have used all 3 brands, the differences are fairly minor.
Thanks @Allotment Boy. As I have only seen photos on the respective websites can you confirm my suspicions about the structure of the lower rungs on the Henchman versus the Niwaki?
I see you mention the 12 foot version. That's a large ladder to store
Lengthwise it shouldn't be too much of a problem as I already have my normal 11 foot ladders along one wall of the garage so I should be able to put these underneath them.
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Lengthwise it shouldn't be too much of a problem as I already have my normal 11 foot ladders along one wall of the garage so I should be able to put these underneath them.
Did I really say that? Having looked at the base width of the 12' ladder I think I may keep it outside chained to a tree. We've got some mature Thujas which would keep it hidden.
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1) Aluminium ladders are best stored hanging horizontally on an outside wall, just below the eaves of e.g. a garage.
2) The illustrated hedge looks quite mature, which suggests some of the 'timber' within it will be reasonably substantial. Sideways strain is minimal so, if you're worried, reach into the middle with a piece of stoutish nylon cord/rope and anchor the ladder to a suitable upright?
Just to add we have a crown 3 leg adjustable tripod ladder. It’s very well made, yet light and sensibly priced. I researched for quite a while before settling on this and very glad I did!
@VictorMeldrew sorry I have only just seen your question. The lower rungs are narrower but I find them perfectly OK, but then I only take size 8 boots🙂 Picture is of Henchman., hope this helps. The main step has the extra loops.
Just to add we have a crown 3 leg adjustable tripod ladder. It’s very well made, yet light and sensibly priced. I researched for quite a while before settling on this and very glad I did!
Many thanks for that @Alchemist I think you might have just swayed me away from Henchman. I like the way the tallest tripods have the triple back legs. I may just get the 14 foot one (I have one job where I really need that reach) and still pay less than the 12 foot Henchman.
I was initially going for a ladder with platform step, which is obviously the safest & most comfortable but I think the wide steps on the standard Crown tripod would give more flexibility all round for the range of heights I need to tackle.
If I manage to do all the lopping and trimming I'm planning to do I'm going to have to shell out some more dosh for a much better shredder. Oh well, you can't take it with you
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@VictorMeldrew sorry I have only just seen your question. The lower rungs are narrower but I find them perfectly OK, but then I only take size 8 boots🙂 Picture is of Henchman., hope this helps. The main step has the extra loops.
Thanks very much. Your photo shows the detail missing from their website. Looks ok even for my size 11's
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As to sinking in , the feet on all of them are wide and don'tsink in much, in addition most come with rubber caps you can put on, they are meant for hard surfaces, but you could use them to protect a lawn.
andrewnewton said: Lengthwise it shouldn't be too much of a problem as I already have my normal 11 foot ladders along one wall of the garage so I should be able to put these underneath them.
I play with plants and soil and sometimes it's successful
I play with plants and soil and sometimes it's successful
1) Aluminium ladders are best stored hanging horizontally on an outside wall, just below the eaves of e.g. a garage.
2) The illustrated hedge looks quite mature, which suggests some of the 'timber' within it will be reasonably substantial. Sideways strain is minimal so, if you're worried, reach into the middle with a piece of stoutish nylon cord/rope and anchor the ladder to a suitable upright?
Picture is of Henchman., hope this helps. The main step has the extra loops.
I was initially going for a ladder with platform step, which is obviously the safest & most comfortable but I think the wide steps on the standard Crown tripod would give more flexibility all round for the range of heights I need to tackle.
If I manage to do all the lopping and trimming I'm planning to do I'm going to have to shell out some more dosh for a much better shredder. Oh well, you can't take it with you
I play with plants and soil and sometimes it's successful
I play with plants and soil and sometimes it's successful