Halyard rope, or flag pole rope, raises and lowers your flag on most external halyard flagpole systems. This makes them one of the essential components of your flag pole accessories. Order Flagpole Gear's Halyard Rope in black polypropylene, and you'll have your flag traveling up and down seamlessly in no time. HOW DO THEY WORK? On an external halyard flagpole system, the rope is placed on the outside of the flagpole. The halyard rope is exposed on the outside of the pole and moves through a pulley mounted at the top. An external cleat allows the rope to be tied off at about 4-5" from the flagpole's base. This system facilitates easy handling, enabling the flag to be displayed and move up and down as needed. WHAT ARE THEY MADE OF? This braided polypropylene rope is hardy, and it shows minimal wear over time. Polypropylene won't rust or decay with water, detergents, non-oxidizing organic compounds, etc. HOW TO ORDER? Order halyard rope in a length that equals twice the height of the flagpole to raise & lower your flag correctly. Our 5/16" diameter rope is available by the foot. WHO ARE WE? Flagpole Gear is a small business based in Bristol, Tennessee, offering quality USA-made flag pole replacement parts, flag poles, flags, and flag pole accessories. Many of our accessories are made in Northeast Tennessee/Southwest Virginia. We offer the best in quality flagpole products and customer service. Our experienced staff will help you find the right products for you. Get in touch with us. We'd love to meet you and show you our products!