Vertical caving terminology and methods > Ladders, climbs and older techniques
A rope used to catch someone if they fall off a ladder or climb, controlled by a belayer. This should always be a dynamic rope, not a static rope, so that it can absorb the impact of a fall. In caving, this will almost always be set up for top roping. However, cavers will sometimes use static rope while top roping, presuming that they can keep the fall factor very low.
Verb; being a belayer. In this usage, the word is restricted to top roping. It is not used for bottom roping.
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