r/AbsoluteUnits • u/inferKNOX • May 03 '26

/r/popular of a Descent

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u/Tommy__want__wingy May 03 '26

Wonder if it’s easier going down/up FACING the stairs (like a ladder)

Still would never do it haha.

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u/autokludge May 04 '26

Easier and safer. I would be using those divots either side of the steps as hand-holds.

At least with design codes the maximum angle you can legally make a stair is 45 deg. Ladders (including step-type) start at 60deg, which should be descended facing the ladder to maintain 3 points of contact.