Storm Jib options

[pauls]

I am interested in adding a storm jib on a removable inner forestay. I did this on my previous rig which had inline spreaders. The new boat's rig has very swept spreaders (approx 25%) and I wonder if I would still need running backs if the the inner stay was attached to the mast at the upper spreaders.

Any thoughts?

Cheers,

Paul
SV Distant Shores