topping is great in my opinion..i top all my plants ...the growth will continue as normal I ususall clip my plant every third nod then I top and it branches out..I could have up to 8-12 tops..the downfall is that you main colas WILL be smaller than if you left it alone..but six to one half dozen to another...what are u lookin for...I wouldnt recommend topping before flowering begins, or during topping. good luck and keep it up..smoke on..peace