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As a final check the climber tells the
belayer they are 'climbing'. But the climber
doesn't leave the ground until they hear
'OK' from the belayer. Everything's good to
go!
If the climber wants a rest, they can tell the
belayer to 'take'. The belayer holds the
rope tight with both hands and replies 'OK'.
If the climber wants to be lowered down at
any point (or if they reach the top), they tell
the belayer to 'lower'. The belayer replies
'lowering'. They then lower the climber
down.
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