In order to pass the CMC belay test, one must be able to:
- Put on their harness correctly, with all three buckles doubled back
- Tie in with a figure 8 follow-through (through the swami and the legs, NOT the belay loop) whose tail is AT LEAST twice the size of the knot
- Properly attach themselves to the anchor webbing with a locking ‘biner through the belay loop, load a Gri-Gri properly, and clip it into their belay loop.
- Can properly double check themselves and their partner
- Can belay properly with the Gri-Gri (i.e. the brake hand never leaves the rope, and switches brake hand position with rope in the "locked" position), as well as lower the climber safely and under control
- Knows and can use the proper command sequence (as follows)
Belayer - "On belay"
Climber - "Thank you"
Climber - "Climbing"
Belayer - "Climb"
↓
Climber - "Take"
Belayer - "Ready to take"
↓
Climber - "Off Belay"
Belayer - "Belay Off"
Upon successful completion of the belay test, new belayer’s name must be written down on a notecard, marked with "Indoor Belayer", belayer’s signature, tester’s signature, and the date.
