j_ung
Jul 5, 2007, 3:26 PM
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I say it if I absolutely must have that rope or blow the clip, especially if, like Bob pointed out, if I'm low to the ground and my belayer is being appropriately stingy. Until new lead belayers get their stuff down, I think it can be a helpful extra call with both safety and educational value.
Of course, it can also get in the way of other communication, especially if other parties are next door and the person yelling clipping isn't including a name, for example, "Jay, clipping!"
My favorite funny n00b thing is the hands-on check. Granted there's some value to this, too, but seeing a couple guys yank each others junk around forcefully right before a burn is so hilarious.
(This post was edited by j_ung on Jul 5, 2007, 3:28 PM)
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