[gimmedeal]

I don't use the rail because most of the time I don't have to. I've also been concerned about damage to the rod when I set the foregrip on the rail. I think if I was to have rods built for rail use, I would have the foregrip built with a denser grip than hypalon or eva to spread the rail contact out just a little. As to whether it's okay, by all means do it. I just love the contact I have with the fish (does that sound right?) when I'm standing up with the rod.
Even a harness changes that.