Q. Are rope ladders safe to use?

Answer

Rope ladders in general, and rope ladders in particular, have been deemed to be unsafe by specialists. In short, it was discovered that the rungs of the ladder were constructed from a type of wood that is not strong enough to support a child's weight and can degrade with time, especially when exposed to the elements. A kid can fall from up to a 6-foot height if any of the rungs break, and this risk was not disclosed to the buying public. Even on a cushioned surface, a 6-foot fall can be fatal for a youngster. These cautions should have come with these ladders but were not.