ramirez-cloud-swing move. From front balance to one knee at front of swing.

reverse knee hang-the flyer turns around at the first force-out, and kicks forward, backward, forward, and hooks one knee on the bar. The other leg is out straight. The flyer looks behind, and at the catcher's call, puts their hands out. The catcher places the cutaway bar in the flyer's hands, and the flyer lets go with their knee at about the same time.

ribble-kissing the catcher after being caught.

rigger-person who sets up rigs.

riser-a step that can be placed on the board that gives the flyer a higher take-off point.

rope ladder-ladder made of rope or cable and aluminum or wooden rungs. Mainly used to hook up catch traps, sometimes also to access the platform.

rosin (colophony)-sticky stuff to stop you slipping