I did it all the time on the Inter 20, and most of the time on the Bimare Jav 2, but they are longer boats and especially with the Inter 20, it will handle all the push you can put on it, downwind with the kite. But the 16 footers are very tender compared to the longer boats.

Yes, it can be done, the question is, should you do it?

I do it all the time when I'm just out playing around but I doubt I will do it when racing anymore. I have never been passed by anyone trapping out downwind, that includes F18's.