On Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:58:50 GMT, The Medway Handyman wrote:

dent wrote:
Something else I rarely use a ladder without is one of
thesehttp://www.laddermat.co.uk/

A BaseMate is even easier:
http://www.ladders-999.co.uk/ladder_accsr_anka.htm

Not seen those before, looks good. Three times the price mind.

Also a little more effect upon failure! If that gives way...

Rubber mats probably don't break or collapse. I can't see the mats clearly
in plan view, but they look similar to those that I liberated from the West
Coast Main Line - if they can stand up to a train they'd be OK for a
ladder.
--
Peter.
2x4 - thick plank; 4x4 - two of 'em.