As I recall, (it may have changed) isn't there a minimum tip weight of the mast.
Should the minimum tip weight be maintained? the advantage would not be all that much, if kept.
In other words, would or should the minimum tip weight of the mast be maintained?




http://www.sailing.org/classes/classrules/2004/TRNRules04.pdf
k. With the mast in the condition given in 14(i), in a horizontal position supported at the bottom
end of the extrusion and at the bottom edge of the top measurement band, the weight
measured at the top band shall be not less than:
i. 10.5kg for masts with internal jib halyards.
ii. 10.25kg for masts with external jib halyards and locking devices that are not connected to
the mast in any way.