Some racers advocate mid-boom sheeting on more modern
designs because vang adjustment, while still required, is less
critical. A boat snapping off a tack may find a proper set sooner than
a boat with end boom sheeting that also requires more dramatic vang
implementation. .

Utter bull****. I haven't seen any new race boats with coach roof
travelers. Secondly, any boat that's "snapping off a tack" (never
heard the phrase) is sailing upwind I assume and wouldn't be using the
vang anyway. What a dope!

No wonder the 35s5 is always at the back of the pack.