19 June 2009

Climbing Signals

To ensure a safe climb, proper communication is needed between climber and belayer. The following are some key words to remember when climbing.

CLIMBING! – given by the climber; tells the belayer that the climber is starting to climb.

CLIMB ON! – given by the belayer; tells the climber that the belayer knows the partner is climbing. Do not climb until you hear this.

TENSION! – given by the climber; means the climber wants a very tight rope to feel secure.

SLACK! – given by the climber; requested when the rope is too tight and signals the belayer to loosen the rope system a little bit.

DOWN! – given by the belayer signaling that the climber should not cling to the wall and gently kick away while being lowered to prevent his or her knees from hitting the holds.

FALLING! – given by the climber; means the climber is actually falling or, thinks he or she is about to fall.

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