I totally agree with Rodchester on this one; CBS is way off in his thinking. The more a rope runs in a straight line, the less drag in the system. The more bends or corners it takes, the greater the friction. That's why you sling pro, dude. Don't they teach that shit to you Mounties? Scary if they don't; it's fundamental.
I almost cracked up when i read catturdeat's description of ropedrag...what an idiot!