Tripod ladders may not be as well known as other models of ladder as they are designed for specific tasks rather than for use as a multi-purpose ladder. The importance of using the right ladder for the job is extremely important in ensuring the people are kept as safe as possible whilst working at any sort of height. When it comes to larger scale gardening jobs, involving tasks such as tree pruning and hedge trimming, a traditional step ladder is not the best option, and this is where a tripod ladder is the ideal choice and provides a much safer alternative.
Unsurprisingly, given the name, tripod ladders have three legs instead of the typical four. Being constructed in this way allows the ladder to create a wider splayed base and ensure all feet maintain firm contact with the ground, even when working on uneven surfaces like ditches, steps, and slopes. A lot of outdoor areas, such as gardens and landscaped areas, are not completely flat so having this extra level of stability is a necessity to allow outdoor work at height to be done safely and effectively.
To help further ensure your safety when climbing up and down the ladder, the rung above the platform has been removed.This allows you to tuck your legs in comfortably without scraping your shins.
Depending on which model of tripod ladder you choose, you can have one or three adjustable legs meaning the ladder can be adapted to suit almost any gardening task where height is a factor. For example, if you need to move your ladder further into hard to access areas such as bushes or hedges, a tripod ladder is the best option so you won’t have to overreach.
Constructed from high-grade aluminium, a tripod ladder is extremely strong and durable as well as being impressively lightweight and easy to carry for any user. Another important advantage to the aluminium material used in a tripod ladder for outdoor work is it doesn’t rust. When being used in all kinds of different weather conditions, you need a ladder that will not deteriorate and can be easily stored away when you are finished with it, making aluminium the ideal choice for a ladder.
Tripod ladders are used by domestic gardeners and professionals alike who have realised that a traditional ladder isn’t as useful or safe for their purposes. For those working outdoors in gardening situations, the need to easily and safely access any area of the garden is important so that the overall work can be completed without any missed areas that would impact on the visual appeal of the garden work. Find your perfect tripod ladder by exploring our available models at BPS now.
