First of all I don't think this is the year we should change rules that may increase the cost of OD racing.
Allowing mains without reef points will make all existing mains absolete (except "Better Moustrap"s main from 2007, see pic down the class page).
In addition if we have a windy regatta (30+) and a few rigs came down because of lack of reefs, we hurt the class for a long time.
Personally I think it's foolish to think the sailmakers will pass on the the savings to us for the lack of reef points.