Where to find rope ladder in Dublin

VerdantValley

I'm looking for a rope ladder. I want one that:

• is about 4.5 metres long (about 15 feet);
• has rungs made of wood or some other hard material, not rope;
• has 2 sturdy hooks on the end.

This isn't for outdoor activities; it's for attaching to a rafter in a garage (that's what the hooks are for), to gain access to a high, inaccessible ledge.

Can anyone suggest a shop in Dublin that might stock a ladder like this?

A metal ladder would do as well, but I'm hoping that a rope ladder would be a lot cheaper.

BarryD2

Cavers use metal ladders made with wire fitted with metal rungs. Like these: http://www.caving-gear.co.uk/products_tn.asp?id=72

Rope ladders - maybe try some ship chandlers.

VerdantValley

Excellent suggestions — thanks.

Esel

Consider building a wooden ladder instead - climbing a rope/wire ladder is not easy by any means. Would you be moving things to and from this ledge?

VerdantValley

Esel wrote: »

climbing a rope/wire ladder is not easy by any means

Thanks for the advice.

Esel wrote: »

Would you be moving things to and from this ledge?

Only small items — small enough to fit in a pocket.

Esel

VerdantValley wrote: »

Thanks for the advice.

Only small items — small enough to fit in a pocket.

If it was me, I'd go for a wooden ladder. I've climbed plenty of caving ladders in my time!

my3cents

You need to anchor a rope ladder at the bottom otherwise it swings all over the place with your feet going out from underneath you.