Guys, don't flame me before you finish reading this.....

What's the difference between going out with the Spi up vs mainsail up?

IMO, the bit of rope you hold is coming from a different part of the boat. Yes you are going faster. But neither should be cleated when you go out; yes you are (probably) further back when you go out....

So we need to train ourselves to go out with the rope at a different angle.....