Iorn Cross running boards ???

I would not argue that flat is better than round, but I was wondering how well the Iorn Cross running boards hold up? Thanks

Gdetrailer wrote:

Dog Folks wrote:
We have tubular boards. Where you enter there is a flat spot and a rubber anti-slip mat, both on ours and the Iron Cross.

In 7 years with 3 adults, no one has ever slipped. I have entered the truck three times upon leaving the hospital after foot or leg surgery, no problems then either.

Yes, I realize there is a "flat spot" on the tubes, the problem is it is a very SMALL flat spot. Try dealing with young children or very OLD adults and you WILL eventually end up with someone finding a way to get hurt.

To me it would be like using a step or extension ladder every day, I have a lot of problems with injuring tendons easily in my feet (and I am not real, real old). Just not much fun having to limp around even after walking on uneven ground. Ladders can even stir up my foot problems..

YES, they do look cool but remember that not everyone is able to plant there foot correctly on a 2" deep step...

Never said or claimed they were for everyone. OP asked for experience, right or wrong, I contributed mine, just as you did yours.

Dog Folks wrote:
We have tubular boards. Where you enter there is a flat spot and a rubber anti-slip mat, both on ours and the Iron Cross.

In 7 years with 3 adults, no one has ever slipped. I have entered the truck three times upon leaving the hospital after foot or leg surgery, no problems then either.

Yes, I realize there is a "flat spot" on the tubes, the problem is it is a very SMALL flat spot. Try dealing with young children or very OLD adults and you WILL eventually end up with someone finding a way to get hurt.

To me it would be like using a step or extension ladder every day, I have a lot of problems with injuring tendons easily in my feet (and I am not real, real old). Just not much fun having to limp around even after walking on uneven ground. Ladders can even stir up my foot problems..

YES, they do look cool but remember that not everyone is able to plant there foot correctly on a 2" deep step...

We have tubular boards. Where you enter there is a flat spot and a rubber anti-slip mat, both on ours and the Iron Cross.

In 7 years with 3 adults, no one has ever slipped. I have entered the truck three times upon leaving the hospital after foot or leg surgery, no problems then either.

Andymon wrote:
All I can say is I test drove an F250 with the tube running boards and we both almost slipped on them getting in and out. So, we went with the flat boards.

X2!

Even thought "tubulars" look "cool" it isn't cool if you slip off and break body parts in the process in front of your friends or all alone.

This is especially one place where function trumps form and fashion in my book...

All I can say is I test drove an F250 with the tube running boards and we both almost slipped on them getting in and out. So, we went with the flat boards.