Thanks Ian and Benz. Good info. I think I understand the concept but not sure what this thing really looks like. I understand you hand over hand the halyard as far as you can then attach the block and tackle to the deck, near the mast, and then secure the other end on the halyard at the top of your reach. With the multiplying power of the block and tackle you tighten the halyard the last bit. I am familiar with ascenders, but I am not familiar with nippers or selvagee. Can't seem to find any pictures of them (are these things or concepts?). Can anyone elaborate and maybe throw in a picture or two of what this would look like set up in a traditional manner?
As always, thanks for the excellent info on this forum.
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