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3" blocks too large for a 16?

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(@Anonymous 1407)
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Am considering purchasing the low profile blocks for my older H16. Factory comes with 2 1/4" I know. But while the 3" blocks are more expensive, is there an advantage to them (other than larger line that can move more freely through the blocks?). Or...are they a bit large for the 16, eliminating the advantage of low profile when raking the mast?

Thanks!


 
Posted : September 19, 2004 8:38 pm
CMerrell
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Smaller is better these days. There is no need for 3" main blocks on a H16. 2 1/4" blocks give lower profile/better stack up, are less expensive and work well with a stock 3/8" dacron sheet. Even better is to downsize to a 5/16" spectra/polypro main sheet. If you really want to go crazy ($$) go to 40mm or 50mm carbon blocks with spectra/polypro or other "high tech" main sheet.


 
Posted : September 20, 2004 7:18 am
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