so no one can play with it running down the road.
That reminded me of an experience I had, one of the hydraulic lines popped a leak and the pole deployed on the interstate at Oh-dark-thirty
with no other cars around - pulled in to a spot for a pee break and walked around to find the fiberglass portion of the pole was about 6" (yes, inches!) long
it had drug so long! Fortunately, they are unconditionally warranted for LIFE! And, not only did they replace the pole no charge free freight but sent a complete new upgraded line and fitting kit to prevent that embarrassment again.