Hey Sensiskunk, sorry it took me so long to get back to your post. Hectic around here sometimes.

My two concerns were the lack of strength in the branches after having been supported... which is somewhat of a moot point because they are too heavy with buds to support themselves naturally. And second, wondered if I was restricting airflow and light under the canopy to a detrimental point. There is a point of diminishing returns either way, so I am just trying to find the optimal conditions for my style.

On the topic of heavy buds.... My 1 month old Trainwreck is falling over because of it weight already... Yummmmm... so I tie the girls to the poles.