Eric,
The problem with the bag is that it is really difficult to hike out pushing it. I couldn't put my weight and the bag's out enough and long enough. I'll try the way you say without the righting bag.

As for the mast base pin, I didn't even know there was one, I have to buy one because my second-hand 5.0 didn't come with it. There is an old saying in Spain "You'll never go to bed without having learnt something"

I think I'll get those shroud extenders as well as the solo-right. I just like having double chances.

Thanks again

Francisco