A few tips-

- Make sure your main sheet is reeved properly so that it runs through the blocks smoothly. If it crosses it will cause significant friction and will be difficult to pull in all the way.

- Add more purchase to the system.

- Make sure the rachet is turned on.

- Have the cleat set up so that it is easy to cleat while pulling in. That way when you go for another handfull, all the work you did on the previous pull isn't wasted by the line running out.

- Increased downhaul tension makes it easier to pull in the main sheet (and vice versa).

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