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Craggmire


May 8, 2009, 3:42 AM
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Funkness
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Not a wall climber but I have a wall hammer and just wondering what exactly is the purpose of the funkness hole?


petsfed


May 8, 2009, 3:54 AM
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Re: [Craggmire] Funkness [In reply to]
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If you attach a wire cable to that hole and clip that wire to a piton, you can develop enough force when you swing the hammer away from the pin to pull the pin clean out.

This is a process called "funking".


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Craggmire


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Rad, I was on the right track. Thanks Fellow Wyo-man.


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