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Climbing command

(climbingcommand)

A climbing command is a short standard phrase used in climbing to ensure the smooth operation of the climbing system . Standardcommands make it possible for climbers to work safely with each other, and for commands to be unambiguously understood when thewind is noisy.

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Starting a climb

"On Belay" (US) or "Ready to climb" (UK): the climber wants to know if he is being belayed.
"Belay on" (US) or "Climb when ready" (UK): the belayer is ready
"Climbing": the climber beginning his/her ascent
"Climb on" (US) or "OK" (UK): acknowledgement of "Climbing!"

During a climb

"Tension", "Up rope", "Take" (US) or "Take in" (UK): remove the slack in the rope between the belayer and the climber
"Slack", "Down rope", "Give" (US) or "Give out" (UK): add more slack in the rope between the belayer and the climber
"Falling!" or "Watch me!": climber is falling or about to fall

Ending a climb

"Off Belay" (US) or "Safe" (UK): the climber has made a safe stance; the belayer can take a rest.
"Dirt me" (US slang) or "Lower me" (US, UK): the belayer can start lowering off the climber.
"Got me?": warning signal for the belayer to expect some weight on the rope

Other commands

"Rope" (US) or "Rope below" (UK): warning signal that the rope will hit the ground seconds after this is heard
"Rock" (US) or "Below" (UK): warning signal of dislodged rock or dropped equipment falling down.

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