My first block

[thood]

I am so excited today I received my first parcel from Treestuff (awesome service as so many have talked about before), with my first block and sling. ISC flame and tenex 10' sling, not the DMM block and amsteel sling. However, it's hard to describe the joy..speechless. O, Hitchclimber was the cherry on top. I love playing for work!

 

[Rickytree]

Congrats, always good feeling gettin a new bag of tricks. going with large DMM next.

 

[Frax]

The large DMM block is SEXY!

You will want one just to fondle it.

 

[Roger_Barnett]

I don't have one. But I do have several. If you were to come to work with us, you'd be welcome to fondle......



uh oh

 

[whiz]

Soon you'll have your second block and start getting out of those 180 angles and opening up more and more doors. I'm jazzed for you man.

 

[Blinky]

Watch it Roger, she's mine.
Nora's already fondled my blocks and we fondled the big DMM block TOGETHER!

 

[PUClimber]

Chip,
why would anyone want your old worn out blocks to fondle?

 

[Blinky]

They may be old but they aren't even close to worn out... well seasoned might be a more accurate expression.

 

[oldoakman]

I was going to make a comment, but I think I'll just keep my mouth shut.

 

[Blinky]

Kids these days... they really haven't got a clue, eh?

Youth is definitely wasted on the young.

 

[AboveTheLines]

 

[Blinky]

That's another thing about kids these days... weak stomachs.

 

[AboveTheLines]

Ok, I am jealous of all you guys getting to fondle your blocks so I think I want to get one of my own now. I was thinking one of the ISC blocks, 150' or 200' of true blue, portawrap and a couple slings. Would I be better off just getting one of the kits with the ugly CMI blocks?

 

[Jeff_Cochran]

no

 

[Jeff_Cochran]

the spring blocks are awesome

 

[AboveTheLines]

All I needed to hear. Thanks Jeff!

 

[Roger_Barnett]

[ QUOTE ]
Watch it Roger, she's mine.
Nora's already fondled my blocks and we fondled the big DMM block TOGETHER!

[/ QUOTE ]

Geesh..look what I started.

Blocks schmocx. Me and my cahones dropped this "block" errr rock a few years back.

Fondle that..

Oh bollocks

 

[AxeTree]

abovetheline, not sure whos kit you were looking at but i know wespurr and tree stuff will switch what ever block you want and just charge accordling, i have had them switch stuff in the kits before longer piece of rope ect.

 

[whiz]

Keep in mind that while it may be ugly, the CMI block, with it's triangular shape conceals the rope a little better. Providing a little more protection while it's in motion and while cornered in a bad position. On the upside, the spring block opens and closes much easier. Of course set it up so that the spring is "outboard" to mitigate an opening hazard. Not likely but do it...and like it. And try not to dry crotch your double braids. Have one end spliced so you can make your way to knotless rigging. Thanks Jeremy. And call if you're going to be out late. And change yo draws every day brah. Kristian will be shutting up now...