On Sat, 29 Sep 2007 14:10:04 -0700, Andrew Sarangan
wrote:

I feel silly posting this question, but I have tried many times and
failed to step off the ladder on to the roof. The roof is only 8-ft
off the ground, and is dry and stable. However, taking that last step
off the ladder seems like an impossible task. Even worse, I am worried
about getting down. Searching for the step blindly by dangling one
foot off the roof seems like a sure recipe for disaster. I know it is
done all the time, but I can't figure out the logical sequence for
doing this. I am in good physical condition so that is not a factor.

Fear is good in small doses. Butterfly's in the stomach are notice to
be careful. Hold the ladder at the top, on both sides, look forward
and step to the side upon the roof. Know where you step.

Same on the down step. Hold the ladder, only that first step..jeepers!

What would make a huge difference is a ladder with hand rails at the
top, like a swimming pool ladder. I have searched high and low, and
cannot find something like this. .

I have tried step ladders and extension ladder to no avail. None of
them make that last step easy.

Many folks here hate that last step. As a fellow said to me. " I don't
go up, over or under"!

--
Oren

"I didn’t say it was your fault, I said I was blaming you."