In this manner of holding the reins the snaffle is not so likely to slip, while the curb can be easily slackened or drawn tighter.
The vessel is then slackened down to towing speed.
I don't know whether I became brave or the security slackened but I ventured further into the camp.
With distributor clamp bolt slackened off you can gradually rotate the body to advance or retard the timing.
Considering that I did over a dozen in November, it's fair to say that I've somewhat slackened the pace.