Hammer (climbing)

Rock climbing hammer

Rock climbing hammers, also known as wall hammers, big wall hammers, Yosemite hammers, or aid hammers, are a type of specialty hammer used mainly in aid climbing for the placement and removal of pitons, copper-heads, and circle-heads. They can also be used in the initial placement of fixed anchors (bolts) or the forceful removal of stuck free climbing protection.

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References

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