Aqua Stairs

Over the years, dockside activities like boating and swimming have been rising in popularity. They are attracting more people, so dock owners need a way to make their facilities more accessible. One way to make such an improvement is to install easy climb ladders for the elderly and children. Below are some of the advantages of these purpose-built stairs.   Easier to Get into and out of the Water The standard dock ladder is almost completely vertical when installed. As you can imagine, such a configuration can make it uncomfortable--or even impossible--for an elderly person to use safely. Most easy climb dock ladders are built with a 35-degree angle. The incline makes getting into and out of the water a more fluid process. Elderly individuals will not have to strain themselves when accessing the dock, reducing the risk of accidents. Designed with People in Mind Many variants of easy climb ladders for the elderly are also designed with wider steps. Steps for Aqua-Stairs...

Swimming is great fun and good exercise, but getting into and out of the water shouldn’t be an exercise in itself. It should be simple, quick, and comfortable, more like walking upstairs than climbing a steep ladder. Aqua Stairs has heard the debate about the value of angled dock stairs versus swim ladders, and we’re going to address it here. Swim ladders are mounted on a dock, swim platform, or watercraft, such as a pontoon boat. They are sturdy, handy, and reliable. The drawback is that they are very steep, generally vertical, and can be very hard to climb, especially when the rungs are wet.   Angled dock stairs can also be easily mounted to a platform, dock, or boat. They, too, are very dependable. What sets them apart is they are angled just like a set of stairs. This means you can walk up or down rather than climb. It’s so easy; even your dog can do it. It’s safe, too; the steps on dock stairs are wide and textured to prevent anyone from slipping. Another attractive feat...