The split tail does help center the traveler but it offers the difference of only a very small amount. You also need to be precise about where the split stops when the traveler is centered tightly. The split tails should enter the sheaves of the traveler car and the split/taper should finish up before it gets to the cleat. If the split tails stop short of the sheaves, you've not accomplished anymore than if you tied one line to the center of the rear beam.


Jake Kohl