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rockncave
Feb 7, 2003, 2:19 AM
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Has anyone used this new little toy called the Tibloc? I have had mine for about a year or so now and have found so many uses for it. I was wondering if anyone else has one and what they think of it?
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nailzz
Feb 7, 2003, 2:22 AM
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I don't have one but I've been curious. Do you mind posting some of the ways you've used it? What you like about it and possibly what you don't like?
Thanks.
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tenn_dawg
Feb 7, 2003, 2:29 AM
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I Always carry 2 tibloc's when climbing trad for a couple of reasons.
1. While climbing trad there is a much greater risk of getting a rope stuck than when sport climbing, and a lightweight emergency way to ascend the rope is an asset.
2. Tibloc's are much eaiser to use for rescue applications than prusik or bachman knots. I personally used 2 tiblocs to haul an inept caver up a short pitch she shouldn't have gotten herself into. Had I not had them, she would have been S.O.L.
Tibloc's really aren't toys, they're tools. They are very good at what they are intended for, and I really like mine.
Travis
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rockncave
Feb 7, 2003, 2:29 AM
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Sure bro,
It was made for many things and hell yes, it works in many ways. I have used it (so far) for rescue, pulley systems, ascending (rope grab) even as a tool for tension on the rope (like a wench type thing) although its not good for your rope if you do that a lot. Some people say that it will fray your rope after lots of use (this is the one downfall), but i must say that so far there has been no surface wear or tear that i can see yet, and i used it on a 11.6 static to go back out of a cave in a frog system.
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no_limit
Feb 7, 2003, 2:33 AM
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[small]This topic was moved to the Gear Heads forum by no_limit[/small]
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stevematthys
Feb 7, 2003, 3:09 AM
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tibloc are cool if you use them correctly.
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awsclimber
Feb 7, 2003, 3:13 AM
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I've talked to some kayakers carry them in their boats to use when setting up hauling and rescue systems
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onelung
Feb 7, 2003, 3:39 AM
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These guys (The Tiblocs brothers) are sweet. I recommend two. And the ease of use for belaying(top side) or helping another, or needing any support on a line those Tibloc twins are a sweet answer.
Such a simple tool, but great pieces.
Ho'o Mau
Bill
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wonderbread
Feb 7, 2003, 3:41 AM
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I actually use my for top rope soloing, it's awesome.
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kman
Feb 7, 2003, 3:42 AM
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Onelung: can you please elaborate on this statement "And the ease of use for belaying".
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stevematthys
Feb 7, 2003, 2:03 PM
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yea, how would you lower the climber? this has been dicussed before, the tibloc is not made for belay.
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kman
Feb 7, 2003, 2:11 PM
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Tibloc http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=16725&bmUID=1044627057064
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onelung
Feb 8, 2003, 1:02 AM
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Yea no problem Sorry for the lack of clarity. My wife says I always do this.
Ease of belaying someone who is having a tough time thru a crux and needs a little assistance. Not in place of a belay device. The mechanical advantage I can get with two make it real easy to assist one upwards.
But basically that is just hauling and I should have stated that.
The simplicity has impressed me. But twenty some odd bucks seems like quite a bit for the little guys.
Ho'o Mau,
Bill
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vegastradguy
Feb 8, 2003, 1:06 AM
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I always carry two on my harness for either emergency ascent or rigging a haul system to pull a partner past a crux. or, if you're really lucky, you can use it in the dark on a descent, on a wet rope, trying to pull the rope from the rap rings high above!
although they are pricey ($20!!!) they are well worth it...
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rockncave
Feb 8, 2003, 1:07 AM
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20 something bucks!!!!! holy $#!&. where are you purchasing that? I paid 15.00 canadian for mine.
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onelung
Feb 8, 2003, 3:29 AM
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Really You got'em for $15 Canadian? Nice.
I'll trade you Jackson Chameleons for Tiblocs?
Ho'o Mau (Rem:thats Hawaiian "Climb On")
Bill
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geezergecko
Feb 8, 2003, 3:01 PM
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I would like to know where in Canada you got them for $15 CDA. MEC currently lists them for $27 CDA.
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rockncave
Feb 8, 2003, 5:28 PM
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I got mine through Europe Bound. I know the owners quite well. Also, we have an organization out here in Toronto and we purchase gear through Petzl, so now we are paying about $12.00 for them.
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