Didn't see the ropes at first, you guy must have better eyes than I do or better puter monitors.
Is that guy holding onto the end of the rope?
The forces are trying to buckle the ladder, which is not designed to have any real strength in that direction.
It's designed for compression along it's axis, not perpidicular to it.
I haveno idea what the intention of the upper rops that are angled downward, they serve no visible purpose.
Is it strong enough to do the job? Obviously, at least it was up until the instant that picture was taken. Is he just lucky that it has not yet collapsed? of course he is.
