EricP wrote:


add "but greatly assist ladder slippage down the wall, and a certain
hospital visit"

I would not have thought you get much gripping power from the top of the
ladder anyway. Most of the weight is over the bottom feet, so they are
doing the bulk of the work in preventing slippage.

--
Cheers,

John.

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