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Thor-Stand puts ladders on even ground

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The Thor-Stand is a leveling device that allows ladders to be safely used on sloping ground
The Standard model of the Thor-Stand
An integrated bubble level on the Thor-Stand level ensures that the ladder is straight
The Thor-Stand is a leveling device that allows ladders to be safely used on sloping ground
The Thor-Stand also serves to broaden the base of the ladder
The back of the Special Duty model of the Thor-Stand
The Special Duty model of the Thor-Stand
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According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, every year about 165,000 Americans are treated for ladder-related injuries. It’s probably safe to assume that the majority of those injuries involve people being on unstable ladders that fall over, and it is those kinds of accidents that a new product known as the Thor-Stand is designed to keep from happening.

The aluminum device clamps onto the base of an existing ladder in less than 30 seconds. It is then swiveled to match the slope of the ground, while the ladder remains perfectly upright – an integrated bubble level ensures that the ladder is indeed straight. Once everything is lined up, the Thor-Stand is locked into position, and climbing can commence.

Other leveling systems do already exist, that consist of individually-adjustable extensions that slide down from each leg of the ladder and lock into place. As the makers of the Thor-Stand point out, however, these setups do nothing to broaden the base of the ladder, unlike their product. Some of them also require mounting holes to be drilled into the ladder, or have feet that don’t sit flush with sloping surfaces.

The Thor-Stand weighs 14 pounds (6.4 kg), works on grades of up to 30 degrees, and can be used with ladders up to 32 feet (9.75 meters) in length. The standard model sells on the company website for US$320, while a tougher Special Duty version goes for $329.

It can be seen in use in the video below.

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5 comments
Christian Howe
Great idea! I would like to be a sales rep for this company in Canada
Slowburn
Just use 3 large C-clamps to attach a 4' long 2x4 to the leg that needs extended.
Rt1583
Love your idea Slowburn. I just don't think legal will buy off on it.
Ed
@Slowburn I do something similar, except I use the hollow openings in the steps and position the 2X4 with dowels that go into the steps to prevent torsioning of the 2X4 .
Sandy Johnobili
Could u make one for smaller extention ladders like we have. 16 ft. That is not sooooo expensive. We paid $80 for the ladder can't see paying $320 for this but could us something like this for our ladder.