Alternative Rigging Block

While I was gathering information today regarding Stainless Steel rigging hardware I found an interesting alternative to the standard block and fall. It's called a fiddle block, and it is often used for sailing. The way that it is rigged makes it slimmer in use, but also less prone to twisting. It also has a cleat installed that makes the move more controllable.

The above pictures, as well as additional information can be found at:

http://www.usrigging.com/fiddleblockset.html

For more information about rigging a block and fall check out:

http://www.versales.com/ns/blockfall/blockfall.html

Ver Sales also carries a variety of rigging hardware including verlocks, stud fittings, and other useful hardware.