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Frogy....I'm still learning but the hair rig was one of the major step forwards in carp fishing due to the seperation it allowed between hook and bait. So from what I understand having a long hair allows better seperation and makes it more difficult to eject as hook and bait are acting more independently. As a carp tried to blow the bait back out having a good degree of seperation will allow the hook to drop into the bottom of the carps mouth as it tried to blow the bait back out. Popups are different and I fish tight to the shank. I tend to use longish hairs with some form of pva to prevent tangling.

I dont agree that tubing is pointless with a size 8 hook i believe it is down to the hook pattern . I'd use it on a size 12 if i thought it might improve the hooking potential . Also , for what its worth , i dont believe in that palm test ( or thumbnail test for that matter ) . Hooklength behavior underwater cannot be the same as on your hand . Mind you thats what forums are for , to air differing opinions . Lets see how the thread develops si . Cant understand why your mate would say your hairs are too short and yet offer no explanation or solution ?