Does the bottom of the ladder have to sit on the bottom of the lake? Since it is angled out, we didn't know if it would give when climbing up.
2032680
No. I installed the ladder where the last step is just below the water line. I have tested the ladder with a 300 lbs man. No problems.
2032681
Mine does not hit the bottom but I installed to brackets at the bottom to give it more support Hope this helps you
2032682
No the ladder doesn't have to sit on bottom. This ladder is very secure and sturdy. We are very happy with it.
2032683
The ladder is not designed to sit on the bottom of the lake. As long as you properly secure the ladder to the dock according to instructions provided it will not give.
246389
Yes it does but I also recommend putting a pad under the bottom of the ladder. Amazon recommended that.
1097873
No. It only sits maybe a foot off the ground. If they can't jump that high yet you could always build a short ramp for then to walk up.
1046996
We have a 33' round and it works good. Our only issue was a big leaf got stuck and stopped it from working properly. It tends to get stuck on the ladder but most bottom cleaners do. If u can't lift the ladder, just check on it occasionally.
1655182
It's a hook ladder for a boat. Any dock I've been on ( thousands ) wouldn't accommodate this style of ladder. If you are getting in and out of a kayak .... That ladder best be fully anchored top and lower, or you going to get wet at the very least .... Hope that gets you in the right direction to solve your problem.
1068482
No but personally I don't think the ladder itself is heavy enough to keep from floating up considering the ladder is removable.
536524
We have not had that problem. The ladder stays in place and does not float. The depth of our pool is 52 inches.
434486
our ladder went right down to the bottom of the pool. our pool is not very deep. we did not use the fin. husband put the ladder all together then installed it and then relized he for got it. i do like it better than the metal one that came with the pool. hope this answers your question
954688
Yes, ideally. Before the ladder is put in the pool it is to be filled with sand to resist floating. The shelf is not designed to rest on the pool edge but be positioned above; the feet on the front edge if attached to a deck outside the pool then the steps do not have to rest on the pool floor. If the feet on attached to the pool top, then the steps do not have to touch the pool floor if your pool is deep enough.
1980077
This is my first winter with the ladder. I did just remove mine to story under at least partial cover. It doesn't freeze where I am, but I don't think freezing would be a problem as there would be room for the water to expand in the ladder without harming it.
2095585
its not designed for that and it wouldn't be my recommendation. Gravity would not cause the ladder here to extend. Even if you could get this to work that way it would take so long to accomplish the task. Sorry to disappoint you.
2218285
It will go up partially on the walls, but usually not the entire way on the deep end of the pool. It will do steps though.
2285068
Not sure. This is a pretty sturdy ladder but I am not sure it's made for something like that...I'd be worried that it would fall over, especially as they were climbing. It's used in above ground pools so the pool wall between the steps and pressure of the water adds some stability.
1294933
It is slightly slanted, similar to a step ladder. Our bottom rung does rest on the floor of the pool which is just an above ground on a compacted dirt/sand base. So if the pond floor is firm, or you could make it firm, I suppose it would work. You wouldn't be able to have it free standing off a deck though.
1068478
Yes I have the steps outside the pool and the ladder in the pool and I like that better. You have to tie the ladder to either the pool frame or to the steps because it floats. And the steps have to be secured also. I put a rubber bath mat down inside the pool for the ladder to sit on.
452941
The way the bed and ladder are built, the ladder will always be at an angle. The angle that is shown in the picture is pretty much as close to "straight up and down" and you're going to get.
166187
I'm no expert, but if it's not against a wall, I think the ladder would swing inward on your way down. But in an emergency, having this is better than not.