We use the separate tack line also.

when the chute stops coming into the snuffer, then it is time to release the tack line.

you have to be a little careful if you have a really strong & keen front person. Kevin has ripped a chute or two ;-0

We are also rigged to have the tack so we can reach it from the wire so we can pre feed, so we have at least one on the wire at the hoist and the rounding.