Climbing Communication

When climbing, communication is important. The belayer should be familiar with the voice commands a climber will use.

"Take!" means, "Please take in the slack in the rope."

"Slack!" means, "Please let out a bit of slack in the rope."

"Rock!" means, "A rock is falling. Exercise caution below."

"BEES!! BEES!!" means, "Would you please be so kind as to lower me quite expeditiously?"