The poldo tackle is an instant tension-applying and tension-releasing mechanism.The tackle allows for a 2:1 mechanical advantage using only rope.
Famous quotes containing the word tackle:
“Play with your fancies: and in them behold
Upon the hempen tackle ship-boys climbing;
Hear the shrill whistle which doth order give
To sound confused; behold the threaden sails
Borne with th’ invisible and creeping wind.”
—William Shakespeare (1564–1616)