i would be worried about getting caught up in the rear tensioning line when tacking etc. Seems like I routinely almost get strangled by the outhaul on the boom or at least snag it and pull it out of the cleat. But then again, I am a tall bastard. I don't live at the back of the boat but I go there to help with the tacks (or that is my story at least). But the set up does seem like it would be nice to face front wheen snuffing... which isn't that hard to do anyway even with the snuffer line going to the back of the tramp like it does on my boat.