Ken,
I'd stay pretty much with the design here (don't remember anything in the
rules but look). The kite's luff was designed for the standard length and
height pole. If you lower the outer end by elevating the inner end under the
ring, you will be dragging the kite through the back of waves when you sail in
big seas. If you lower the inner end to raise the outer end, you'll be giving
up effective length and reaching ability. If you raise the entire pole, it
will not go under the sock properly and will cause a lot of other problems
with hoisting and dousing.
Best regards,
Bram
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