During a pole cut out test, the proper procedure is to ?

• A. Test by swinging the pole like a baton.
• B. Jab downward with no leg support.
• C. Place the climber on the leg, jab without sleeve.
• D. Place the climber on the leg, hold sleeve with hand before lightly jabbing.

Answer: (D)

In a pole cut out test, safety comes from control and protection. The climber should be supported by the leg to create a stable base, then the sleeve (a protective barrier for the arm) is held in place with the hand, and a light, controlled jab is performed. This sequence keeps the motion steady, shields the arm from direct contact, and minimizes risk by using only a gentle, precision jab. The other approaches lose one or more of these safeguards: swinging lacks control, jabbing without leg support sacrifices balance, and jabbing without a sleeve leaves skin exposed to injury.