Well from my experience I have always used two bowline knots with tails down. The main reason is for safety. Sinch knots can become so tight they can’t easily be undone.
The only thing I can say about the idea of having bumpers aloft is every ounce of weight up at the mast head equals many pounds taken away of stability acting like a fulcrum. Try using light weight styrofoam.
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