[quote=shortyfox]When you are racing you want the downhaul to be easily pulled by your crew from either a sitting position or on the trapeze. That's the reason for all the power. They usually have some kind of swiveling cleat on each side of the mast so the downhaul can adjusted from either tack. If not racing, a cleat on one side of the mast will do and you'll get by with a lot less purchase but you'll have to pull with all your might. When you start getting above an 8 to 1 on your mainsheet remember that's a lot of line and you'll need the highest quality blocks you can buy. Also in light air, the line won't play out as efficiently so use the smallest diameter that you can still grip effectively.[/quote]
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