Climbing Signals

WHEN A CLIMBER IS READY TO CLIMB:

belayer says, "On belay." ---------------- climber replies, "climbing."

Climber Awaits The Belayer's Next Signal Before Starting The Climb

belayer replies, "climb."

Climber Starts To Climb

WHEN THE CLIMBER WANTS THE ROPE TO BE TIGHTENED:

climber calls, "up rope"----------------belayer replies, "thank you."

The Belayer Takes In The Rope

WHEN THE CLIMBER WANTS THE ROPE TO BE LOOSENED:

climber calls "slack"----------------belayer replies "thank you."

The Belayer Feeds Out Some Rope

WHEN THE CLIMBER WANTS TO COME DOWN:

climber calls, "take____________(belayer's name)----------------belayer replies, "thank you."

The Belayer Takes Up Climbers Weight And Lowers Climber To The Ground With Good Control.