I've used that method a few times and it works pretty well but there is one problem. When you have the jib halyard tight holding the bridle up in place, the extra rope is occupying the space where the say needs to be, so it kind of makes them come together at a slight angle instead of dead on. It doesn't seem like much difference there, but overall it can make the stay be an inch or 2 too loose. Now if you had a metal clip that could hold onto the bridle and go out an around the stay so it's not in the way, THAT would be perfect. I like the idea of tilting the boat slightly though. It seems to be more practical.