What Are Rope Ladders?
Rope ladders are flexible ladders composed mainly of sections of strong rope. Over the years a couple of slightly different designs for the rope ladder have emerged, although the basic premise remains the same. Ladders of this type are easy to store and can come in very handy in situations where a traditional rigid ladder is not practical. In basic design, rope ladders utilize strong rope for the side pieces. Two different strategies can be employed with the rungs of the ladder. The simplest approach is to create flexible rungs made from the same type of rope used for the side pieces. An alternative is to use wood or metal sections to create rigid rungs for incorporation into the ladder design.
