What is The Sportsman's Guide Guide Gear 20' 2-Man Ladder Stand?
The Sportsman's Guide Guide Gear 20' 2-Man Ladder Stand is an excellent choice for hunting enthusiasts who are looking for a comfortable and sturdy platform from where they can observe nature without disturbing it.
This ladder stand is made of durable steel, which ensures that it stays upright and stable even during adverse weather conditions. Its sturdy construction also ensures that hunters can enjoy their time on the stand with a sense of security and comfort.
The Sportsman's Guide Guide Gear 20' 2-Man Ladder Stand has a comfortable, padded shooting rail that can be easily adjusted to suit the hunter's preference. Additionally, the stand also features a comfortable, padded seat that can be easily adjusted to accommodate both short and tall hunters.
The stand is also equipped with a foot platform that provides hunters with ample space to move around and adjust their position while on the stand. Its spacious design makes it an ideal choice for two hunters looking to enjoy their time in nature together, without feeling cramped or uncomfortable.
It's worth noting that the Sportsman's Guide Guide Gear 20' 2-Man Ladder Stand is also easy to assemble and disassemble, which makes it an ideal choice for hunters who frequently move from one hunting location to another.
Overall, the Sportsman's Guide Guide Gear 20' 2-Man Ladder Stand is an excellent investment for hunters looking for a sturdy, comfortable, and spacious platform to enjoy their hunting experience.
Frequently Asked Questions about the sportsman's guide guide gear 20' 2-man ladder stand
500 lbs.
Maximum weight limit: Two (2) people: 500 lbs.
40" wide
The TwoPlex™ ladder stand features a flip-up, TearTuff™ mesh bench seat allowing for 1 or 2 hunters. The 40" wide platform provides plenty of extra room for standing shots.
For one person, it holds up to 300 pounds, and for two people, it holds up to 500 pounds.
10kg
It's Vital To Keep An Eye On The Time When Using Ladders
According to law, you also shouldn't carry more than 10kg up a ladder if it's not been subject to a detailed manual handling assessment.
Most ladder stands come in heights from 12 to 18 feet tall.
General Guidelines and Tables
| Rated load capacity | Intended load |
|---|
| Light-duty | • 25 pounds per square foot applied uniformly over the entire span area. |
| Medium-duty | • 50 pounds per square foot applied uniformly over the entire span area. |
| Heavy-duty | • 75 pounds per square foot applied uniformly over the entire span area. |
Portable stepladders longer than 20 feet shall not be used. Stepladders shall be equipped with a metal spreader or locking device of sufficient size and strength to securely hold the front and back sections in open position. Single ladders longer than 30 feet shall not be used.
The British standard of BS7553 is split into two categories, Class G (General use – 100kg maximum load) and Class H (Heavy use – 150kg maximum load).
A ladder stand consists of a ladder and a platform with a seat. The platform has a contoured rear section to partially fit around a tree. The method of attachment to the tree varies: ropes, chains, ratchet straps, and cam buckle straps. The materials used for the ladder and platform/seats vary from stand to stand.
A person's maximum safe reaching height is approximately 4' higher than the height of the ladder. For example, a typical person can safely reach an 8' ceiling on a 4' ladder*. Extension ladders should be 7 to 10 feet longer than the highest support or contact point, which may be the wall or roof line.
(1) Platforms shall not exceed a height of 20 feet (6.1 m). Therefore, workers are prohibited from being on a ladder jack platform over 20 feet high. This limitation applies in both residential and non-residential construction.
Ladder jack scaffolds
Ladder jack scaffolds.
Platforms shall not exceed a height of 20 feet (6.1 m). All ladders used to support ladder jack scaffolds shall meet the requirements of subpart X of this part - Stairways and Ladders, except that job-made ladders shall not be used to support ladder jack scaffolds.
Extension Ladder Chart
| Extension Ladder Height | Maximum Reach of Extension Ladder | Distance of Base Placement from Wall |
|---|
| 20 foot | 19 feet | 5 feet |
| 24 foot | 23 feet | 6 feet |
| 28 foot | 27 feet | 7 feet |
| 32 foot | 31 feet | 8 feet |
Ladder Height
| EXTENSION LADDER REACH GUIDE |
|---|
| Ladder Height | Maximum Reach* | Height to Gutter or Top Support Point++ |
| 16' | 15' | 9' maximum |
| 20' | 19' | 9' to 13' |
| 24' | 23' | 13' to 17' |
Extension Ladder Chart
| Extension Ladder Height | Maximum Reach of Extension Ladder | Highest Point Ladder Will Touch |
|---|
| 16 foot | 15 feet | 9 feet max. |
| 20 foot | 19 feet | 9 to 13 feet |
| 24 foot | 23 feet | 13 to 17 feet |
| 28 foot | 27 feet | 17 to 21 feet |
Choosing the Right Ladder
| Type IAA (Extra Heavy Duty) | 375 pounds |
|---|
| Type IA (Extra Heavy Duty) | 300 pounds |
| Type I (Heavy Duty) | 250 pounds |
| Type II (Medium Duty) | 225 pounds |
| Type III (Light Duty) | 200 pounds |
