Special 7-Step Angled Dock Ladder

Because the Aqua-Stairs® 5-step dock ladder is our most popular swim ladder, we designed the Special 7-step angled dock ladder to meet the needs and requests of our customers with special needs. Although the name suggests that this is our longest dock ladder, it has the same vertical drop as the 5-step dock ladder, with seven steps more closely spaced in the body of a 5- step dock ladder. It also includes taller loop handles to make it easier to use. The 6-step Aqua-Stairs® dock ladder is our longest model. That being said, we do have a Special 8-step ladder that is not listed on the website and would require a phone call; it has a 6-foot vertical drop and is similar to the Special 7-step ladder but with two more steps.

Special 7-step Aqua-Stairs® dock ladders are intended for people and pets who have difficulty lifting their legs on dock steps. Because the stair steps are set at 8-1/2′′ increments rather than the standard 12′′ increments on dock ladders, people who are elderly, have knee replacements, hip replacements, or other complicating issues may find this ladder easier to negotiate. Some customers jokingly refer to it as the AARP® ladder but say they would not or could not swim without it. Other customers prefer this as a small dog ladder option. The staircase design, like all Aqua-Stairs® ladders, has allowed people and dogs to get out of the water where conventional, vertical ladders with small steps would not have allowed.

• Similar to the 5-step dock ladder, this swimming ladder is intended for use where the mounting surface is no more than 36 inches above the water; otherwise, it would likely be too short to get out of the water comfortably.
• The last step of the Aqua-Stairs® special 7-step angled dock ladder is 5 feet below the mounting surface.
• The loop handles on this dock ladder are taller than those on standard ladders. Its 24′′ height makes it easier for people to grasp.
• It has large stair steps that are 16′′ wide and 7-1/2′′ deep, making it very comfortable to step on.
• The included flip-out / mounting brackets are also heavier duty to accommodate the 24′′ loop handles when retracting the ladder from the water.
• When properly installed, this swim ladder does not need to rest on the lake bed for proper support; however, if desired, it can rest on the bottom.
• This dock/pier/seawall ladder weighs about 60 pounds.
• UPC code 195893644490

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