These internal halyard flagpoles contain a V-cleat marine grade mounted inside the flagpole shaft, self locking. As the PP rope unwinds from the cleat, it passes up through the inside of the flagpole shaft, over the truck sheave to the outside of the shaft, where the retaining ring provides a sliding anchor. A counterweight, heavily coated with neoprene,attached to the retaining ring, allows the
halyard to be lowered for fastening or removing the flag. The halyard is then raised completely out of reach of vandals. This new, improved design does not require any welding, thus avoiding discoloration when an anodized finish is desired. No monthly lubrication is needed and this V-cleat system is easily adaptable to existing on-site flagpoles.