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Old 09-18-2008, 04:48 PM   #1
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20" plank to big?

Hey guys what do you think. I am looking to purchase a 24' or so aluminum pick. I just came across a pretty good deal on a 20" wide 24' long one. I was looking into getting a 12" or 14" for easier manuverability for one man.

Do you guys think the 20" is crazy or to hard to move around for one guy?
It weights 121lbs compared to the 12" which is 109lbs


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Old 09-18-2008, 04:57 PM   #2
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the 12" are 109 lbs? I huck one of those around all the time. i didn't realize i was that strong i guess. wow.

20" are nice on poles. good and comfy. i remember them being heavy for one guy.
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Hey guys what do you think. I am looking to purchase a 24' or so aluminum pick. I just came across a pretty good deal on a 20" wide 24' long one. I was looking into getting a 12" or 14" for easier manuverability for one man.

Do you guys think the 20" is crazy or to hard to move around for one guy?
It weights 121lbs compared to the 12" which is 109lbs


Thanks, Dave


On a Monday or a Friday??

At 8 in the morning or 4 in the afternoon??

Before a spicy lunch or after?? . . .


The 20" isn't even as much of a problem with it's weight as it is with it's bulkiness for one guy.

Personally, - - I'd rather have a 14" (and that's why I do), - - but hey, - - if you need one and only the 20" is available, - - it does have that 'comfort' advantage.
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The only problem I've had with the 20" plank is on steep gabled ends with overhangs.The plank will keep you from getting the maximum height on pump jacks because it hits the overhangs.
Then you'll have to put a step ladder on top of the plank to reach the peak.
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Old 09-19-2008, 04:50 PM   #5
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Thanks for all the input guys
I am going to look at it tomorrow, so we will see what happens or if I can even lift it onto the truck


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Old 09-19-2008, 05:24 PM   #6
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Seems to me that if you can handle the 12" at 109#, then you shouldn't have a problem with the 20" at just 12# heavier. I'd think the extra bulkiness of the 20" would be more of an issue.
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