Interesting discussion and points. A few things:

1) Putting the jib in the top hole works exceptionally well for us in questionable single wire trap conditions and below. As others can attest we are quick in these conditions.

2) Cunnigham/leech tension argument is interesting. We will look at this on the beach next time we're rigged up and it's light

3) Driving down-yep, that's our #1 problem. College helmsman are used to pinching. When they stop trying to out-climb an A-cat they can be very fast uphill. Well, some, the naturally talented variety.