What are the commands for rock climbing?
Communication for Climbing
- Climber: That’s me! The belayer above is taking in all the slack rope before putting it into her belay device.
- Belayer: Belay on!
- Climber: Slack!
- Climber: Up rope!
- Climber: Climbing!
- Belayer: Climb on! or Climb!
- Climber: Watch me!
- Climber: Tension!
What is it called when you rock climb?
Climber—Anyone who participates in the sport of climbing. Also refers to the person moving (as opposed to the belayer). Climbing—Movement upward on rock, snow, ice, or a mixture thereof. Clove hitch—A knot used for tying the climbing rope to an anchor, as when setting up to belay the next climber.
Is it belay on or on belay?
“On belay” is the voice command issued by your climbing partner to indicate he or she is prepared to keep the tension of the rope as you climb, thereby ensuring your safety.
What is a belay check?
If the climber falls then the belayer “catches” them using the rope and proper technique. A Belay Check is a little test to show us that you indeed know how to belay with an accepted belay technique and how to tie in with a follow through figure eight knot. If you have never learned you won’t be able to fake it!
What do you call the hooks in rock climbing?
carabiner Add to list Share. A carabiner is a common piece of mountain climbing equipment, a metal clip that allows climbers to link together ropes and harnesses. If you’re learning to rock climb, you’ll most likely use a carabiner.
What to say before climbing?
Before climbing:
- Climber: asks the belayer if they are, “On Belay?”
- Belayer: (if ready) responds with, “Belay On.”
- Climber: (if ready) indicates by saying, “Climbing.”
- Belayer: acknowledges the climber by saying, “Climb On.” At this point the climber may begin climbing.
- Climber: yells down to the belayer, “Tension!”
What is a dab in climbing?
dab. A term in bouldering for accidentally touching the ground, crash pad, spotter, or another route which might have helped the climber while trying to ascend a particular route, instances of which are typically prohibited.