Re-rigging Topping Lift

[dbaublis]

Hi all

I am re-rigging my topping lift on my Bristol 35.5 to be fixed at the masthead with the adjustment at the boom end. This frees up a sheave for a working halyard in addition to the main. I would like to use a low-friction ring at the end of the topping lift instead of a block, say an Antal 20mm low friction ring or a Harken equivalent. Simpler is better and with the limited adjustment under load necessary for the topping lift, seems that this is a simpler solution that can be spliced to the end of the line. I anticipate a 3-4 foot section between the boom and the ring (fixed on one side, up through the ring and back to a cheek block finishing forward).

Any reason not to use such a set up?

Thanks

Dan