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   BillBrennen | Oct 09, 2007 06:51am | #1

   Craig,

   The rule of thumb I use is to angle the ladder so that your outstretched hand can touch the rung at arm height, just like on a properly set extension ladder. I think it is 15 degrees off vertical. 4" is a good generous tread depth for a kid ladder. Just remember to insist that they come down it facing the ladder, not like walking down stairs.

   If there is a slide involved, that last advice is likely unneeded.

   Bill

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   Craig530 | Oct 09, 2007 07:00am | #2

   Yes, there is a slide involved.  Which we tested a few times tonight (that means that I was the the elevator). 15 degrees sounds good.  I'll lay that out tomorrow and let them test it out. Thanks for info

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   DanH | Oct 09, 2007 02:27pm | #3

   Actually, a correct stair formula should work for a ladder. But you have to downsize a bit to make it kid-sized.

   If your view never changes you're following the wrong leader