Fiddle blocks are a great tool to help control the lowering of a large limb. Scott Prophett demonstrates how to get a 

mechanical advantage using a fiddle block.

Mechanical Advantage: Part 1

This ArborPod&trade; series offers videos that can help an arborist identify parts of a line; select and use the appropriate knots; and learn about other equipment, resources, and techniques valuable in a variety of climbing and rigging scenarios.

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