Dangerous crane breakdown

We've been seeing these video's for decades. Why do these operators extend to max extension when clearly in most cases they dont have to? They should have the lever/fulcrum basics learned by now.Careless and cheapskate operators insist on using old, frayed cables and slings. This is the end result.For all the kids in math and physics class who said “why, I’m never gonna use this info in my life!”
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