Do you have a mast head halyard to hoist the sail from? If so, you will need running back stays or something to keep your mast in column. If your halyards are fractional (don't go all the way up) then you shouldn't have a problem. Articulating pole? I think its more hassle than the advantage. On my Stiletto we use the cable across the bows forward of the bridle to attach the reacher and Spin. This has the port/starbord adjustments. For just cruising around and light racing its fine. It all depends on what your crew wants to screw with as far as adjusting lines while sailing.
Good luck

Clayton