That is the question.

Is it just something you have to get used to with the chute up, or is it even really neccessary? Right now the only time I trap out with the kite is when I screw up and overstand the mark and need to hold the boat down. I know for me its faster to be either sitting on the hull or the wing, (depending if they're on or not), than it is to trap out, but that is only because I screw up more when I'm on the wire.

Is there really any difference running a higher/faster/longer course VS a lower/slower/shorter course?