What do you say when you're rock climbing indoors.........? 0comments
thread starter published in 2009-05-15 22:12:03
Question:
When you climb to the top before you say low down what do you say? I forgot.
Answer:
I usually say "Lower me" and the belayer says "Lowering".
Once down at the bottom I say "Belay off?" and he responds "Off belay".
Other Answers:
Climber: "Ready to come down" "Take" or "Tension" are all acceptible
Belayer: "Gotchya" or "Let go when ready" informs climber that the belayer has taken up all available slack and locked off.
Climber: "On you" indicating to belayer climber has let go and is in position to be lowered.
You should use the same commands indoors as well as outdoors. Repetition of safe practices will keep you safe. That way if something goes wrong everyone will notice immediately.
Top: On Rappell
Bottom: On Belay
Even though you're not technically rappelling you're being lowered down it's still the way to go.
You say "take"
Then your belayer should say "gotcha"
It should be common sense for a DECENT belayer as they should be VERY focused on the climber's actions
"Take"
or "Comin' down"
As long as you make eye contact with your belayer it doesn't really matter what you say.
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