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skinnyz
May 7, 2008, 1:56 AM
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I recently read an old thread posted by "Deafclimber" in 2002. I was hoping to get a new discussion going. I am particularly interested in how deaf partners communicate when they are out of visual sight, as well as how deaf and hearing partners communicate with one another. Signs, gestures, and rope tugs seem to be the primary methods discussed in the past. Can anyone elaborate on the methods that they found useful?
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kyleshea
May 7, 2008, 3:21 AM
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huh?
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CaptainPolution
May 7, 2008, 7:23 AM
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beat me to the joke
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timd
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Type slower I am trying to read your fingers. really though I would say that rope tugs would be the standard on this one.
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WVUCLMBR
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I climb with a deaf guy all the time.
I use a dog-shock-collar to buzz him as signals. 1 buzz=take, 2 buzz=slack, 3buzz= standby, 4 buzz= do you have an extra sandwich?, 5 buzz= hurry up u deaf bastard, 6 buzz= is this collar working?
It's not perfect and works really bad in the rain.
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WVUCLMBR wrote: I climb with a deaf guy all the time. I use a dog-shock-collar to buzz him as signals. 1 buzz=take, 2 buzz=slack, 3buzz= standby, 4 buzz= do you have an extra sandwich?, 5 buzz= hurry up u deaf bastard, 6 buzz= is this collar working? It's not perfect and works really bad in the rain.
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jdefazio
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epoch wrote: WVUCLMBR wrote: I climb with a deaf guy all the time. I use a dog-shock-collar to buzz him as signals. 1 buzz=take, 2 buzz=slack, 3buzz= standby, 4 buzz= do you have an extra sandwich?, 5 buzz= hurry up u deaf bastard, 6 buzz= is this collar working? It's not perfect and works really bad in the rain. No one should laugh at this.
Incorrect.
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WVUCLMBR
May 7, 2008, 3:35 PM
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jeeze...wait till he hears how I signal my blind partner.....
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Johnny_Fang
May 7, 2008, 3:35 PM
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RC.com has hit a new low.
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epoch wrote: WVUCLMBR wrote: I climb with a deaf guy all the time. I use a dog-shock-collar to buzz him as signals. 1 buzz=take, 2 buzz=slack, 3buzz= standby, 4 buzz= do you have an extra sandwich?, 5 buzz= hurry up u deaf bastard, 6 buzz= is this collar working? It's not perfect and works really bad in the rain. No one should laugh at this.
I wasn't going to until you told me I shouldn't. Then I couldn't stop myself.
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Gmburns2000
May 7, 2008, 5:00 PM
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epoch wrote: WVUCLMBR wrote: I climb with a deaf guy all the time. I use a dog-shock-collar to buzz him as signals. 1 buzz=take, 2 buzz=slack, 3buzz= standby, 4 buzz= do you have an extra sandwich?, 5 buzz= hurry up u deaf bastard, 6 buzz= is this collar working? It's not perfect and works really bad in the rain. No one should laugh at this.
I'm going the hell then; lots of hells if there's more than one.
edit: typo
(This post was edited by Gmburns2000 on May 7, 2008, 5:01 PM)
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Gmburns2000
May 7, 2008, 5:02 PM
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skinnyz wrote: I recently read an old thread posted by "Deafclimber" in 2002. I was hoping to get a new discussion going. I am particularly interested in how deaf partners communicate when they are out of visual sight, as well as how deaf and hearing partners communicate with one another. Signs, gestures, and rope tugs seem to be the primary methods discussed in the past. Can anyone elaborate on the methods that they found useful?
In all seriousness, I use two pulls for off belay, and three pulles for on belay.
Example:
Leader is safe on an anchor = 2 pulls
Belayor takes leader off belay = two pulls in return
Leader has second on belay = 3 pulls
Second is climbing = 3 pulls
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icyfrosty
May 7, 2008, 5:07 PM
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epoch wrote: WVUCLMBR wrote: I climb with a deaf guy all the time. I use a dog-shock-collar to buzz him as signals. 1 buzz=take, 2 buzz=slack, 3buzz= standby, 4 buzz= do you have an extra sandwich?, 5 buzz= hurry up u deaf bastard, 6 buzz= is this collar working? It's not perfect and works really bad in the rain. No one should laugh at this.
True... but still....
Icy, probably going to hell for laughing at this one, Frosty
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skinnyz
May 7, 2008, 5:21 PM
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Thanks for the link, that's exactly what I was looking for! Though I'm still a bit skeptical of a system that only has two signals to communicate everything. Plus there's too much room for error.
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skinnyz
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WVUCLMBR wrote: I climb with a deaf guy all the time. I use a dog-shock-collar to buzz him as signals. 1 buzz=take, 2 buzz=slack, 3buzz= standby, 4 buzz= do you have an extra sandwich?, 5 buzz= hurry up u deaf bastard, 6 buzz= is this collar working? It's not perfect and works really bad in the rain. In reply to: The joke would be much better if it was about your mama:)
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WVUCLMBR
May 7, 2008, 5:34 PM
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ok...it was a bad joke and I'm sorry.....but it did make me think about using an electrical device.
I would imagine that one of the numerous radio's out there have a light/screen that lights up when recieving messages. So what about using a device to signal using a code (not necessarily morse)? This would be more clear to the deaf than rope tugs and would allow the deaf person to speak to his partner.
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May 7, 2008, 5:40 PM
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I usually just text msg him.
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Gmburns2000
May 7, 2008, 6:20 PM
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WVUCLMBR wrote: ok...it was a bad joke
you're wrong
WVUCLMBR wrote: and I'm sorry.....
stand by your principles because they are yours and no one can take them from you
(disclosure: satan can if you are willing to negotiate. The following advice may be a cause for wonderful pleasures experienced throughout one's human lifespan. The following pleasures may involve, but may not be all inclusive of: sex with hot bisexual lesbian twins, millions of dollars in the bank, marriage to a mute wife, fast boats, private islands, your team winning the championship every year, etc. However, it should be noted that the following pleasures will likely result in the following symptoms: anal burning...lots and lots of anal burning).
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knieveltech
May 7, 2008, 6:53 PM
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CaptainPolution wrote: beat me to the joke
Damn. Looks like I missed the bus as well.
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WVUCLMBR wrote: ok...it was a bad joke and I'm sorry.....but it did make me think about using an electrical device. I would imagine that one of the numerous radio's out there have a light/screen that lights up when recieving messages. So what about using a device to signal using a code (not necessarily morse)? This would be more clear to the deaf than rope tugs and would allow the deaf person to speak to his partner.
I hope you're not sorry. All I could think of was the old "what did you say?"
Dog collars, brilliant. We're all going to hell.
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lithiummetalman
May 7, 2008, 7:02 PM
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One my old partners and I used to use sign language all the time if we were within visual range, it works quite well instead of having to yell like crazy! (my other partners hate it when i use sign language, it confoosess them  )
If out of range use rope tug system,
4 hardy pulls= off belay
then 5 hardy pulls to tell anchor is set and belay is on
Second responds back with 5 hard pulls that they're ready to climb
viola there we go (used to use 3's but that became confusing on pitches with rope drag)
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skinnyz
May 7, 2008, 8:02 PM
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Finally, a serious response!
Thank you
Good info on adapting the old standard. I was concerned about rope drag issues and such. Before I knew about this rope tug system, I used to tug on the rope once or twice if I saw too much slack and my belayer was not paying attention. Fortunately for me, I used the right amount of tugs or it could have been disastrous. Maybe I just need more conscious partners!
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stymingersfink
May 7, 2008, 8:49 PM
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knieveltech wrote: CaptainPolution wrote: beat me to the joke Damn. Looks like I missed the bus as well.
And epok?
.... yor rong.
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