They take a bit of getting used too, but there not any different from any other stair, 7 3/4 inch rise, I had no choice, this or nothing, but I am very happy with them, it works on many levels..jpete wrote:Whatever floats your boat, but I hate those stairs. We have one customer that has them and I always feel like I'm going to fall.
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I'm thinkin a hand-rail would be a must on them for this old farmer Outstanding space saver though.
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Very clever. The danger point I see is if one starts off with the left foot and gets a big surprise. I notice that if the rail is on the right side I start with the left foot, and with the rail on the left I start with the right foot. I don't know what most do or if left handedness makes any difference. For that reason I would favor the rail on the left at the top of the stairs.
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I find that ascending is OK, but I have to turn around and descend backwards to feel comfortable. Trying to go forward is too strange.
I'm going to have to post pix of my bomb shelter stairs.. yes I have one from 1950,, those are scary stairs..jpete wrote:I find that ascending is OK, but I have to turn around and descend backwards to feel comfortable. Trying to go forward is too strange.