I do a lot of this stuff in my work life, though it'd be interesting to run a test case in this forum and see what people can learn from it. It's a personal challenge really, to those who can put their mind to it.
The challenge... look at an idea (even if it's hair-brained )and see what you can build on it. Try to hold back your initial judgement as to why it "won't work" and focus on what you like about it and how it could be done better. There is no better way to shut down creativity than to reply with a "No, because...." or a "Yes, but....." response. Set yourself to reply with a "Yes, and....." type comment that adds to the creativity. If you do see a big issue with the idea, you can come back with a "Yes...but...and..." trio. This gives you a chance to highlight what you don't like about the idea, but compels you to provide an improvement that would fix the problem.
The idea is to be playful, nothing is too crazy. Remember, reserve the temptation to criticise, as that will likely be read as a reflection of your own biases, rather than anyone's ideas. Have fun!!!!
Here's the Idea :-
Instead of a weight vest that adds weight "all the time", how about a vest that adds more "righting moment" when you need it. The harder you pull on the harness, the farther the weight extends away from your body. It gives you the upside of a weight jacket without the downside of excess weight on the board in the water.
I've got an idea . Looking at your pic , you really need to raise the boom height . I'd try that before adding weight
I have snuck in the odd day nap and it is dangerously good . Especially after a hard sail .Something I could easily get into .
I think I would extend the weight out from an attachment in the harness area to reduce strain on the back, abs, trunk But that may reduce the leverage effect..... Hmmm...?
Yes, I like the idea of changing some of the properties based on the load is an interesting one. We have seen twisting of sails, flexing of vins, what's next? I have seen electronic systems under development adjusting foil properties based on sensors. So should it be electronic or mechanic? Are there other properties that help more (earlier comments on vin size and board with). I believe weight will help controlling the heavy gusts. You're extending it outwards, assuming the pivot point will help with the momentum. Or is it the inertia that is causing the damping effect. I have seen weight jackets, but moving the weight lower (weight shorts) would that help as well? Some crash detection should be part of the solution. I have been in cannonballs that would snap the harnesslines...
The experiment is interesting and prevent me from adding negative comments...