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A '''fusing piton''' is a [[metal]] spike which fuses to rock, in order to provide a stable anchor to attach [[rock climbing|climbing]] gear. |
A '''fusing piton''' is a [[metal]] spike which fuses to rock, in order to provide a stable anchor to attach [[rock climbing|climbing]] gear. |
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Revision as of 04:16, 11 March 2010
A fusing piton
A fusing piton is a metal spike which fuses to rock, in order to provide a stable anchor to attach climbing gear.
In 2369, Captain Jean-Luc Picard, Doctor Beverly Crusher, and Lieutenant Worf used fusing pitons while rappelling down a chasm on Celtris III. (TNG: "Chain of Command, Part I")
In 2373, Lieutenant Tom Paris, Lieutenant B'Elanna Torres, and Neelix used fusing pitons to descend down a small cliff while searching for gallicite. (VOY: "Blood Fever")