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Want to use the Stop with small diameter line (3/8", or 9.8mm), in the rain, while carrying a heavy load on rappel.
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With something like that I've no qualms about your setup. Safety comes before being annoyed with a twisted rope.
Haven't used the Shunt personally outdoors, but I'm familiar with it. Used to work at Sport Chalet (sporting goods store around here) and got to play with stuff. Sounds like alot of work to me? Sounds a bit excessive. I think you've got it figured out already.
I'd still suggest using a rack, and maybe your Petzl Stop with it, if you really wanted. But a rack is all inclusive and takes care of all those problems.
I don't know about the New Tribe saddles, maybe Quercus or someone else does though.
I've been working in Canyon Country, Valencia, Sand Canyon, and Live Oak Springs Canyon alot lately!! Good folks down in there, nice people. Love working there. It's a higher class mentality but they value proper working procedures. Not much hacking going on there.
Glad to hear we've got some familiar stomping grounds.
As for the pic, Yes, it's a "stable" method, but it required tending. Especially with small diameter line. Crossover is possible where the rope runs next to itself around the 8. Also can cause rope-against-rope wear which isn't good with synthetic lines. I'd suggest your Stop & 8 before using this method on its own.