Robert11 wrote:
Hi,

Regarding those "Ladder Stabilizers" for extension ladders that
I've seen in the Hardware stores and also at Home Depot:

Sounds like a good idea.
Is it ?

Any caveats or gotchas when using ?

Also, is there one brand or type that is "better" than the others ?

Have a 16' Werner, and even at that relatively low height, it gets a bit
scarry and
wobbly up there.

If a relatively short ladder like that is wobbly, then you might have a
lightweight "homeowner's" ladder or you're a big guy. A ladder with a
higher rating is much stiffer and less scary. Yes, it's heavier and
more expensive, but there are always trade offs.

The ladder stabilizer helps with bridging windows, reaching onto a roof
and giving a wider, more stable stance at the top. It won't help with
wobbly/bouncy.

R