Is anyone else using the older lengths of wires, for the forestay and shrouds?

I am going to re-wire this spring. But, I am uncertain about going with the current Hobie wires from the dealer, or having custom wires made to the older lengths. (I have a 1977 H-16.) I have NEVER had the problem of the teflon chips squeezing out from the mast base. I’ve heard many sailors complain that they can’t keep the chips in place over time. Could this be a side-effect of increased mast rake, that became popular with competition sailors and became the new standard? Since I don’t race, I’m not concerned about the slight performance edge of increased mast rake.

It would be a lot easier, just to get wires from a Hobie dealer, especially since my trusted custom shop has changed its focus to building high-tech boats. Would you trust the average sailboat/marine shop to swedge your wires? Should I just get the Hobie wires?

-Jeff