A few of us use different gear at different times during our tandem career. By keeping it simple you can also keep it safe. Drogue - primary - secondary - cutaway - reserve handle - RSL.
Is there anyone that can draw out the decision making process in the RW manual? Could you fast forward though the process having just pulled the drogue release at 5500ft? Esp after when accelerating to tandem terminal without the drogue with the added possibility of all the unusual attitudes that can now happen.