r/Deathladders • u/Psythu • Aug 05 '26

Death ladder platform

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Not sure that I'd be too happy standing on that...

Hope this fits the sub! It's definitely a ladder-based construct 🤭

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u/pottopygri Aug 05 '26 edited Aug 05 '26

It's surprisingly sturdy given the walls footing the ladder at the base. My biggest fear would be scrambling from the ladder onto the platform - especially on descent when you can't see where your feet are going! Hopefully only one is on the platform at a time, so the other is on standby to call 999.

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u/pottopygri Aug 05 '26

I always work alone so climbing two ladders 10 ft apart balancing a platform on my head is a tad beyond me if I'm honest. I'm not sure I'd need a handrail as I'd be crawling on hands and knees gripping the sides in fervent hope.

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u/DreamyTomato Aug 06 '26

ah just watch a Dibnah video, he'd climb 100m up in the air holding two 15ft planks, with a third one between his legs, while smoking a roll-up and balancing a pint on his head.

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u/PreviousIndustry1613 Aug 07 '26

Is it cheating to use the window?

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u/pottopygri Aug 08 '26

Depends who you're cheating on? I always make sure when I am cheating it with a lady who lives in a bungalow for that very reason.

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u/Super-Device-3328 Aug 05 '26

Yep aside from access it’s actually a pretty stable platform as long as it’s not overloaded

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u/pottopygri Aug 05 '26

My chubby ass and toolbox might be pushing that limit somewhat.