ml,
I would think that it may be more trouble than it's worth. The
'trick' would be to keep stuff off of the ladder line which is the
problem (mostly).
One method I've found that works for me is to give the ladder
line a wack or two with a broom stick. Knocks the snow/ice off,
but (I probably have easier access to the ladder line than you do
since it runs from a window to my antenna .).
'Doc

PS - I'd rather move to Hawaii, but...