Personally, I prefer the older system. The rudder heads are more firm and don't bend as much in heavy air.
Steve Abbey bought a new boat with the new system and converted to the old rudder system and it works.
It is true you cannot get as far forward with the new system, but on the other hand you can get much farther aft and out on a screaming reach.
Each has its pros and cons.

We will be working at getting a bunch of regatta put together this year, i.e.,
North Americans TBA
East Coast Championships TBA
North Coast Championships TBA
South Coast Championships TBA
Midwest Championships TBA
Atlantic Coast Championships TBA

These events all have probable venues and now we need to settle on dates. So, stay tuned,
Rick