{"product_id":"paragon-aquatics-44101-vertical-ladder-tread-white-cycolac-abs","title":"Paragon Aquatics 44101 Vertical Ladder Tread, White Cycolac ABS, 17-1\/4 in Mount","description":"\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .paqtread-wrap, .paqtread-wrap * { box-sizing: border-box; }\n  .paqtread-wrap {\n    font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\n    color: #1a1a1a;\n    line-height: 1.6;\n  }\n\n  \/* Hero (compact) *\/\n  .paqtread-hero {\n    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2a2a2a 0%, #8a8a8a 100%);\n    color: #fff;\n    padding: 36px 32px;\n    border-radius: 14px;\n    text-align: center;\n    margin-bottom: 28px;\n  }\n  .paqtread-hero h1 { font-size: 2em; margin: 0 0 8px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }\n  .paqtread-tagline { font-size: 1.1em; opacity: 0.95; margin: 0 0 18px; }\n  .paqtread-badges { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 8px; }\n  .paqtread-badge {\n    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);\n    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);\n    color: #fff;\n    padding: 6px 14px;\n    border-radius: 50px;\n    font-size: 0.85em;\n    font-weight: 600;\n  }\n\n  \/* Intro *\/\n  .paqtread-intro {\n    max-width: 800px;\n    margin: 0 auto 32px;\n    text-align: center;\n    font-size: 1.05em;\n    color: #333;\n  }\n\n  \/* Stat strip *\/\n  .paqtread-stats {\n    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1a1a 0%, #2a2a2a 100%);\n    color: #fff;\n    border-radius: 14px;\n    padding: 24px;\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);\n    gap: 12px;\n    margin-bottom: 36px;\n  }\n  .paqtread-stat { text-align: center; 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Restore the climb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv class=\"paqtread-badges\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"paqtread-badge\"\u003eAuthorized Paragon Dealer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"paqtread-badge\"\u003eFree Shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"paqtread-badge\"\u003eHardware Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"paqtread-badge\"\u003eCommercial Grade ABS\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"paqtread-intro\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eParagon Aquatics 44101 Vertical Ladder Tread\u003c\/strong\u003e (SKU \u003cstrong\u003ePST-PAQ44101\u003c\/strong\u003e, MPN \u003cstrong\u003e44101\u003c\/strong\u003e) is the OEM white Cycolac ABS step used on Paragon vertical pool ladders, guard chairs, and diving stands. You get the tread plus all mounting hardware in one box, so a stripped, cracked, or yellowed step swaps out in a single service call. Built from UV-inhibited ABS with a rated load capacity of 250 lb, it gives commercial and residential pools a clean white finish that resists chlorine, sun, and daily traffic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"paqtread-stats\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"paqtread-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paqtread-stat-value\"\u003e17-1\/4\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paqtread-stat-label\"\u003eMount Center\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paqtread-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paqtread-stat-value\"\u003e18-1\/4\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paqtread-stat-label\"\u003eTread Length\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paqtread-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paqtread-stat-value\"\u003e4\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paqtread-stat-label\"\u003eTread Width\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paqtread-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paqtread-stat-value\"\u003e250 lb\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paqtread-stat-label\"\u003eLoad Rating\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paqtread-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paqtread-stat-value\"\u003eABS\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paqtread-stat-label\"\u003eCycolac Resin\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"paqtread-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eWhy PST Customers Pick This\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"paqtread-feature-grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"paqtread-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paqtread-emoji\"\u003e🛡️\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eUV Inhibited Cycolac ABS\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMolded from white Cycolac ABS with UV inhibitors so the tread holds its color and stiffness through years of sun, chlorine, and salt exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paqtread-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paqtread-emoji\"\u003e📏\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e17-1\/4 in Center to Center\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatches the standard Paragon vertical ladder rail spacing of 17-1\/4 in center to center, with an 18-1\/4 in overall tread length and a 4 in walking surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paqtread-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paqtread-emoji\"\u003e🔩\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHardware in the Box\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNuts, bolts, and washers ship with every tread so your service tech can finish the swap without a second trip to the parts counter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paqtread-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paqtread-emoji\"\u003e🏊\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePool, Guard Chair, Diving Stand\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed as a direct OEM replacement on Paragon vertical pool ladders, lifeguard chairs, and diving stand ladders across commercial and residential installs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paqtread-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paqtread-emoji\"\u003e⚖️\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e250 lb Load Rating\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRated to support up to 250 lb per tread, giving you the safety margin needed for adult swimmers, lifeguards, and divers in active facilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paqtread-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paqtread-emoji\"\u003e🇺🇸\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthorized Paragon Dealer\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePST is an authorized Paragon Aquatics dealer, so every 44101 tread ships brand new with the manufacturer warranty fully intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \n\n  \u003csection class=\"paqtread-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"paqtread-spec-grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"paqtread-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"paqtread-spec-key\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"paqtread-spec-val\"\u003eParagon Aquatics (Pentair Commercial Aquatics)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paqtread-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"paqtread-spec-key\"\u003eModel \/ MPN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"paqtread-spec-val\"\u003e44101\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paqtread-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"paqtread-spec-key\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"paqtread-spec-val\"\u003ePST-PAQ44101\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paqtread-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"paqtread-spec-key\"\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"paqtread-spec-val\"\u003eVertical Ladder Tread, Replacement Step\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paqtread-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"paqtread-spec-key\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"paqtread-spec-val\"\u003eCycolac ABS, UV Inhibited\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paqtread-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"paqtread-spec-key\"\u003eColor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"paqtread-spec-val\"\u003eWhite\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paqtread-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"paqtread-spec-key\"\u003eTread Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"paqtread-spec-val\"\u003e18-1\/4 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paqtread-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"paqtread-spec-key\"\u003eTread Width (Center)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"paqtread-spec-val\"\u003e4 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paqtread-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"paqtread-spec-key\"\u003eMounting Center to Center\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"paqtread-spec-val\"\u003e17-1\/4 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paqtread-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"paqtread-spec-key\"\u003eLoad Rating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"paqtread-spec-val\"\u003e250 lb\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paqtread-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"paqtread-spec-key\"\u003eHardware Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"paqtread-spec-val\"\u003eNuts, bolts, washers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paqtread-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"paqtread-spec-key\"\u003eCompatible Equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"paqtread-spec-val\"\u003eParagon vertical pool ladders, guard chairs, diving stands\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paqtread-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"paqtread-spec-key\"\u003eOrientation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"paqtread-spec-val\"\u003eVertical ladder rail\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paqtread-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"paqtread-spec-key\"\u003eShipping Weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"paqtread-spec-val\"\u003e1.8 lb\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paqtread-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"paqtread-spec-key\"\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"paqtread-spec-val\"\u003eUSA\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \n  \u003csection class=\"paqtread-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv class=\"paqtread-faq-card\"\u003e\n      \u003ch4\u003eWhat is the mounting distance on the Paragon 44101 tread?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe 44101 is built for a \u003cstrong\u003e17-1\/4 in center-to-center\u003c\/strong\u003e rail spacing. The tread itself is 18-1\/4 in long and 4 in wide at the center walking surface, so it drops into any Paragon vertical ladder rail that uses the standard 17-1\/4 in pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv class=\"paqtread-faq-card\"\u003e\n      \u003ch4\u003eWill the 44101 fit my Paragon ladder or diving stand?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eYes if your equipment is a Paragon vertical ladder, guard chair ladder, or diving stand ladder using the 17-1\/4 in mount. It does \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e fit sloping or angled Paragon ladders, which use a different tread (Paragon 44104). Measure rail-to-rail before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv class=\"paqtread-faq-card\"\u003e\n      \u003ch4\u003eHow much weight can the 44101 tread hold?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eEach tread is rated for \u003cstrong\u003e250 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e. That covers adult swimmers, lifeguards stepping down from guard chairs, and divers climbing the stand, with a safety margin for daily commercial traffic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv class=\"paqtread-faq-card\"\u003e\n      \u003ch4\u003eDoes the 44101 come with mounting hardware?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eYes. Every 44101 ships with the \u003cstrong\u003enuts, bolts, and washers\u003c\/strong\u003e needed to secure the tread to the ladder rails. You only need a wrench and a screwdriver for the swap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv class=\"paqtread-faq-card\"\u003e\n      \u003ch4\u003eCan I install the 44101 myself, or do I need a pro?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eA handy pool owner can replace a single tread in under 15 minutes using the included hardware. For commercial facilities, swaps should be logged and inspected per your local pool code. Always check that the rail bolt holes are not corroded or elongated before reinstalling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \n\n  \u003csection class=\"paqtread-cta\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eOrder the Paragon 44101 Vertical Tread From PST\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAuthorized Paragon Aquatics dealer. Backed by the PST Pool Supplies service team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"paqtread-perks\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"paqtread-perk\"\u003eFree Shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"paqtread-perk\"\u003e30-Day Returns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"paqtread-perk\"\u003eManufacturer Warranty Backed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"paqtread-perk\"\u003eAuthorized Paragon Aquatics Dealer\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Paragon Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44002158116929,"sku":"PST-PAQ44101","price":94.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/1623\/0209\/files\/PST-PAQ44101.jpg?v=1780385370","url":"https:\/\/www.pstpoolsupplies.com\/products\/paragon-aquatics-44101-vertical-ladder-tread-white-cycolac-abs","provider":"PST Pool Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}