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What's the typical safety margin when it comes to by Phoon2008-04-28 13:51:17
  Variable by Discarnate 2008-04-28 14:03:52
The rating is what they test at. That being said, I'm in the same general weight class and was able to use a 250-lb rated system for many years. It's just not 'safe' to do so - IE, they won't allow you to sue 'em if it breaks, or the like - you broke manufacturer's specs.

Note, however, that there used to be ladders, etc rated up to 450+ lbs. Fire companies that have to do ladder egressing from burning structures, fer instance...
[ Reply ]
    I don't need a full-size ladder. by Phoon2008-04-28 14:05:28
      Try a chair? (n/t) by Didactylos2008-04-28 14:12:36
        Broke it. by Phoon2008-04-28 14:13:58
          Get a better chair? by Didactylos2008-04-28 14:21:32
            Where is your sense of adventure? by lab rat2008-04-28 14:26:42
              I get vertigo if I stand up too fast. by Didactylos2008-04-28 14:32:01
                I'm not a guy and that made me cringe. (n/t) by lab rat2008-04-28 14:46:22
            ^Bonus by Didactylos2008-04-28 14:28:20
      Step stool? by notdeadyet2008-04-28 14:15:04
        Those are the ones I'm talking about. by Phoon2008-04-28 14:15:51
          Huh. That's not a very useful thing then. (n/t) by notdeadyet2008-04-28 14:19:40

 

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