LP # 486 POLE SLIDING

Question 1

WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU GET TO THE POLE?

Answer 1

Facing pole
Feet in front of opening
Checking for obstructions

Question 2

WHAT DO YOU DO BEFORE GRASPING POLE?

Answer 2

State “all clear”Alerting other members

Question 3

WHAT IS THE FIRST HAND THAT YOU GRAB THE POLE WITH?

Answer 3

Grasp pole with right hand

Natural grip
Eye level
On right side of pole

Question 4

WHERE DO YOU PUT YOUR LEFT HAND?

Answer 4

Natural grip
Slightly below right hand
On left side of pole

Question 5

WHICH SHOULDER DO YOU LEAN INTO THE POLE WITH FIRST?

Answer 5

With right shoulder against pole

Question 6

WHICH LEG WRAPS AROUND POLE FIRST?

Answer 6

Wrap right leg around right side of

pole .Pole in rear crease of knee

Question 7

WERE DO YOU PUT THE LEFT LEG?

Answer 7

Left knee next to left side of pole
Top of left foot against right side of
pole

Question 8

HOW DO YOU CONTROL SPEED?

Answer 8

Maintaining pressure on pole to

control speed

Question 9

HOW FAR FROM THE BOTTOM DO YOU RELEASE LEGS?

Answer 9

Approximately 3 feet from the bottom

Question 10

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO WITH YOUR KNEES AT THE BOTTOM?

Answer 10

BEND KNEES
Absorbing impact with legs
One foot on each side of pole

Question 11

WHEN DO YOU STEP AWAY FROM THE POLE?

Answer 11

ASAP!!