Flip 57 and all, thanks that's very helpful. My question also involves the actual trap line-it might be set up for a shorter person. I'm 6'3'' and it seems when I hook in, there is too much slack so I can't really lean back like you say, I'd fall off. Is it ok to mess with the adjuster so I can get some resistance when first hooked in? Also, I have an older seat type harness- when I stand on the rail the hook pops out (I guess good in some ways to get over onto the other side when tacking) but also shows it's set for a much shorter person I think.
I'm going to try singlehanded trapping out this weekend, using the cleated main and don't-let-go tiller deal-try to hike out instead of sheeting out right away. Will let you know if there's any T-bagging as a result....