I would like to use this instead of a plyo box (usually 12"H x 14"L x 16"W). Is there, or has anyone found this less stable with extra risers?
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James - not sure I'm familier with a Pylo box, but I've used this Step elevated up to 18" for box jumps and found it to be VERY stable for that purpose.
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I use all the risers. I weight 200+ pounds and have used it for over a year. I have tried it with and without the risers. It isn't less stable with the risers.
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Hi Gabby, I have stacked an 18", 15, 12, 9 and 6 without any problems. Good luckLisa
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I agree with cjs here. These will hold my 18x24" foam boards and are stable if you don't touch the foam boards. Really for displaying only.
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I would not risk it. The wood risers are much more secure. Raise Its are good but the wooden risers are better.
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Yes you can. If storage is the issue there are rolling plastic bins that stack 2 high and still fit under at the factory height. I had to look around to find mine. Also if height is an issue, I bought a thicker mattress. (My bed is 36" tall, 14" mattress.) I got risers with electrical outlets built in...pretty neat idea! Hope I was helpful! Good luck!
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No dumb questions my friend. It's just under 5.75 inches long. You could shorten it some but I'm not sure how that will look. You could try two of the smaller 2" long risers.
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I don't think it will work, based on the height of the piece that makes up the upright. That is about 36" long, and the legs are each about 30" long, including the plastic feet. A solution might be to make yourself a coupler out of copper tubing or plastic pipe, and secure it with hose clamps. Otherwise, the unit does pretty much come apart. I've had it a while, so I cannot remember the dimensions of the box it came in.Good luck!
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It might not be stable enough. You lose some length by putting it an angle rather verticle straight up. Osha requires an extra 3 feet above the rest point on top. 12 ft cealing might just be too tall for it. In a pinch you could getaway with it not for regular use like that.
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Probably because I have yet to see Cowboy Studio produce much of anything "fancy" much less sturdy beyond a light stand. They're also not very well known for producing products that are easy (or rapid) to put together with little headache. The Westcott series of Rapid Boxes do what they say they do. I have both the the Octagon and the Strip Box, and they both are fully set up and ready to go in under 2 mins, and I can rest assured they will retain their shape and stand the test of time unlike the past products I've gotten from Cowbody Studio, which are at best cheap knock-offs of the real deal. It's up to you, though. You can always return if you're not happy with them, but I've had mine now for over a year in the case of the Octabox and remain thoroughly pleased with its performance.
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I don't think that would work. Per the video, your foot will be on the ground when you first step in for safety. My pullup bar isn't very high either so I lean my feet forward some to create more room. I know sometimes I lose the full extension too.
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The narrow 14"depth of this unit makes it a bit wobbly - I use it outside in a covered area with wire baskets to house small garden tools etc. - I put a sheet of plywood on the back to help square it up and make it more stable - which is fine for my use but I don't think I would trust a TV sitting on top.
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i do not believe it will move very easily. also this will increase the chance of the riser collapsing. i personally do not advise this.
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For me, specifically relating to the 17' model (12017) I have used wide boards on the very top rungs. Using a tape measure from the concrete floor in my shop to the top of the board going across, I have a height of 46-48 inches. I found this perfectly fine to use in this capacity, though it is NOT recommended by Little Giant or myself. I am probably stupid to do it...lol That said, I have never felt unsafe or in danger. Truthfully, I am very careful and cautious.
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Maybe. I've found taller items don't always stay upright. You may be better off with one that has taller pegs.
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Mechanically that would be possible but I doubt the unit would be very stable with double height. Another question is whether the junctions are designed for the extra weight (albeit not a giant increase) One or maybe two of the sections would be worth a try though.
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The device is 6" wide and that is the size boards I used! It is open at the top so wider boards could probably be used with less stability.
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I have done pull ups and have not tipped over. This of course is going to be predicated by proper assembly. One side has the cross bar bolt holes set further back. I'm sure if you assembled it backwards and tried to pull up on it then yes it would be more unstable.