In the 9 zip steps, which action starts the sequence?

• A. Transfer to platform
• B. Check 5 hs
• C. Check equipment
• D. Clear alley

Answer: (A)

Transferring to the platform starts the zip sequence because you must be at the launch point to begin engaging the rope system. Being on the platform puts you in position to clip into the anchor, secure your harness, and prepare the trolley or rope setup that initiates the movement. The other actions—checking equipment, performing the 5 hs check, and clearing the alley—are safety verifications and hazard precautions that occur as part of the preparation, but they don’t start the sequence themselves. They’re steps you perform once you’re at the platform and ready to proceed.