I agree about diamonds and spreaders. I havent touched them in 4 years. I find that travling out a bit forces me to foot a bit and not perpetually be pinching with no power to get through the chop. Anyone who can seriously say they play the main a lot sailing uni is either lying or a much much better sailor than most of us by far. Matts points are good but I dont think he sails the 16 uni that much..... But he does sail an a cat a lot.