Why carry a long pole?

A walker on a thin wire holds a big long pole. Why?

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This is the walker. This is the long pole.

walker long pole
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One holds it wide. One tucks arms in tight.

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Tap to make the pole grow long and wide!

Tap the walker — watch the pole stretch out.

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Give them the same little push. Who tips slow enough to catch?

Tap your guess!