[seawolf]

Hello all,
I used the 2:1 set up that Brion shows in his going aloft video.
I now want to make a 3:1 to make it easier. I had installed two folding mast steps a ways down from the mast head so a loss of height at top is not a problem.

1 My question regarding ratchet blocks:
I have a Harken 1549 single now and want to add a single with a becket for the top.
I notice the ratchet blocks have a white or black switch on them.

Do we need to use blocks with different colors for blocks that oppose each other so the ratcheting action is in the same direction?
I am just looking at a catalog so can not try them manually.

2 I find the carabiner hitch with a long heavy fall a bit cumbersome to secure on the spring gated carabiner. Especially when the gated carabiner is attached to another carabiner on the sit harness to offer the proper angle, but swivels around a bit.
I have used this system a lot and it works fine, but since I am aloft on my own more than I wish, any other method to allow easy use and safe rappel down to earth would be appreciated.
Maybe with the second ratchet on a 3:1, I will feel more secure while putting in the carabiner hitch.

Thanks for the help and happy holidays to all.
Bob