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| What is the reference for Locking in on a Ladder? |
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| What is the proper height for locking in? |
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whatever the climber desires.
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| Supporting your weight with the ball of your foot, where does your opposite foot go to begin locking in? |
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Two rungs up, through the rungs, and back between the convenient rungs.
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| After your bring your foot back through the convenient rung, where does your foot go to "lock in"? |
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capture the main beam with the same foot.
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| After placing the foot against the main beam to lock in, what is done next? |
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You step down one rung, using hands to support while moving the foot down. The foot should be placed parallel on rung for proper support.
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| How do you unlock from the ladder? |
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Reverse your movement for locking in. Duh!
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| What must be done prior to sliding down the pole? |
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Look down and clear of any obstructions. Then, an "all clear" must be stated to alert other members.
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| When do you release both legs while sliding down the pole? |
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Approximately 3 feet from the bottom to absorb the impact with the legs by allowing yourself the freedom to bend at the knees when landing.
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