Cripes I don't know how anyone gets the downhaul on without a whinch.
I use a screwdriver with the rope wrapped around it last time + a bystanders help. We couldn't get anywhere near enough ( needed an extra 4" - no kidding - leech only just had a tiny wave on it). My lower back has been threatening to spasm ever since so I hope there will be someone around today either with a whinch or some muscles..
I ordered another as soon as I got home after the failed downhauling attempt.