hi there, chasing some help.

Just back to sailing. got a cheap complete rig, but have upgraded sails.

Issue is I cannot get downhaul on my sails. i have common issue on my sails. So its either the older c30 NP SDM mcs 25 mast is too old and has stiffened (if thats possible) or my very old and worn mast extension is not rolling under load?

I am a large person so the applied force is not the issue. i can literally hear the rope creaking..

Would the extension make much difference? rollers roll when not under load, but im probably pulling 70kg load atleast when trying to get downhaul to spec.

thanks in advance.