the gauge of metal the pole is made from is pretty thin. on top of that, it’s very likely to be made from aluminum.

if electricity follows the path of least resistance, it would be through the person.

1. 70% water
2. large contact surface
3. typically two points of contact from lower to upper. this is why you need to lower the wire as low as you can down the center of the pole with most of the insulation still on. you want to force the electricity to travel as far as possible until someone touches it.