Ever wonder what tower hands mean when they shout things like “tie off!” or talk about the “top hat”? Here’s your crash course in tower crew slang, straight from the steel:
Rigging terms
TAGLINE
A rope attached to a load during a lift, used to guide it as it moves up. Miss a tag line grab? Expect chaos and a yelling match.
DEADMANS ANCHOR
A buried or fixed point that holds guy wires under tension. You don’t want your deadman to fail—ever.
RF HOT
Used to describe a live radio frequency zone—dangerous to both skin and gear. Don’t enter unless cleared and protected
Climber slang & shout outs
Bang Bang
Short for “I’m coming down.” You’ll hear this shouted loud and clear from high up the tower.
Whoop
Means “I’m going up!” A quick call to let the crew know you’re ascending.
Bang Bang, Coming to the Dirt
Translation: “I’m coming all the way down to the ground.” Make room and stay clear.
Give Me Annie’s
Means “Give me just a little more slack.” Used for rope, rigging, or anything that’s just a touch too tight.
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