This is a review on the Rojak standard ladder stopper. I was asked by the admin on the Decorators Forum UK if my company, ‘Dyer Decorators’ would test out the ladder stopper and give brutally honest feedback.
My Rojak Ladder Stopper Review
The Rojak Ladder Stopper is neat little bit of kit that sits at the bottom of your ladder and prevents it from slipping, essentially making the ladder safer to use. Apparently, BT use these a lot, so they must be good!! It may also be worth checking out the Multi-Stopper.
First impressions; Once I received the Rojak Ladder Stopper, I was little sceptical. Would it really be safe enough to replace a man footing the ladder?? It looks lie it would slip on any wet surface.
Anyhow with lots of rental properties that we look after and externals which require some footing of the ladder, I was keen to give it a try. It’s not very big, so doesn’t take up that much room on the van. Instructions say only to be used on firm level ground, so that’s worth bearing in mind if you are thinking of purchasing one.
We used it on tarmac which was reasonably dry and found it brilliant. The Ladder Stopper definitely makes the ladder safer. At one point, my ladder needed to be at quite an angle to miss the sloped roof. This would normally need to be footed but found the Rojak Ladder Stop ample to do the job. It takes a little longer each time you move the ladder, and you position the stop underneath it, but this is a small price to pay if you can have the other man on a paint brush rather than footing.
With an rrp price of £90, I would say it’s a bit steep for what it actually consists off, but in the long it will pay for itself as you can complete your job a lot quicker with it.
Now I have one I will be more than happy to carry on using it and would recommend it to other decorators if you have a large quantity of ladder work working from firm level surfaces. In fact, I’ve just bought myself a second Rojak Ladder Stopper.
Review Summary
Rojak Ladder Stopper Review - Decorator's forum UK
This is a handy safety device that stops the ladder from slipping while you’re working.
Product Brand: Rojak
4.6
Pros
- Saves time/a man footing
- Quite small and easy to use
- Safe
Cons
- Bit pricey
- Can only be used on hard level surfaces
Rojak Multi Stopper Review
The Rojak Multi Stopper is a step up from the Ladder Stopper. It’s quite cleaver really. It consists of a metal frame and adjustable legs. You put the bottom of the ladder inside the frame before you climb it.
The Rojak acts as a base and stops your ladder from slipping. It essentially eliminates the need for the extra man footing the ladder.
Straight out of the box and there is no assembly required, which is always a little bonus. My first impression of the Rojak Multi Stopper was rather sceptical, although it is a sturdy, heavy duty item, we wondered how it would work.
I don’t understand how the physics, but it uses the weight of the workman and the ladder and transfers it into pressure at just the right angle to keep you safe. Rojak tell you it’s physics, I think it’s some sort of witchcraft. It works better than you think it should.
The Multi Stopper offers a lot more stability than we expected. We found it really saved us time is uneven ground. Even multi surface gardens of grass, gravel and concrete did not pose any problems at all. Plus, the useful height adjustment is easy to use. When at different heights it did not alter the stability in any way.
We undoubtedly feel safer using it and it’s become part of the kit to work outside, especially in winter and adverse weather conditions.
FAQs
Do ladder stoppers work?
Ladder stoppers like Rojak work well. For Decorators, Window Cleaners, BT workers etc. they are a godsend. But even the general public should own them really. They make working on a ladder much safer.
How do you keep a ladder from slipping on a wood floor?
Using a Rojak Multi Stopper will keep a ladder from slipping on even the most slippery of wooden floors. It distributes the weight of you and the ladder and pushes back against it. This causes more friction, and stops you from slipping.
How do I make sure my ladder doesn’t fall?
There are various things you can do to ensure a ladder doesn’t fall:
- Make sure the surface you’re standing on is stable.
- Have someone footing the ladder for you.
- Use a ladder stopper.
What causes most falls off a ladder?
Lack of friction between the bottom of the ladder and the ground, so the ladder slips outwards, away from the building.
Can ladders slip on concrete?
Ladders are less likely to slip on concrete than they are on a wet deck or grass, but there’s always a chance, especially in damp conditions.
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