Another major advantage of the fractional rig, especially the '3/4' rig (where the fore stay goes 3/4 the way up the mast), is that the jib can be taken in without inducing excessive weather helm which could cause the boat to lose control and “round up” into the wind. With the masthead sloop, both the main and the jib must be reduced in size evenly when shortening sail. This is typically accomplished by reefing the main and either rolling up a portion of the headsail on a furler, or changing to a smaller headsail.