Originally Posted by
JimmyHAD
I have both 2-1/2 and 3". Never tried anything narrower. I probably could have gotten used to it if I had. Actually I learned on 2-1/2 and went to 3" later. I routinely use 2-1/2". Just found myself more comfortable with that.
I suspect the 3" would be easier in that, while you are beginning, you don't have to do the X stroke if you prefer the straight up and down. I know when I was an ironworker, years ago, it sure seemed easier to walk a 6" beam than a 4" beam. When you come right down to it one was probably the same as the other, but perception is everything.