Good point. Putting a reef in would be a big help.
Tensioning the clue reef line, would help support the mast.

"Gary" wrote

I'm with ya. Get the kite down. But I would like to clarify, where is
the main parting? Would a reef get the torn part of the main out of the
wind?
My primary consideration: I would be concerned with losing the main
completely and not being able to blanket the kite to get it down. If
the main is coming apart the kite can't be far behind. Assuming 8 oz
dacron versus 1.5 oz nylon.

Gary