Communication
The continuous exchange of information between Rope Top and Rope Bottom during a scene.
Definition
Disambiguation
Communication is a broad Lifestyle concept. This entry addresses the specific communicative practices of Japanese-influenced rope; broader senses of the term appear elsewhere in The Lexicon.
Communication in rope encompasses spoken words, breath, touch, changes in tension, the position of the body and the tone of movement. It is understood as continuous rather than as a series of discrete signals, and is central to safety, connection and craft.