S-bends have more friction. You use to see it more prominently with FE boats where the motor was mounted near horizontal to clear a cowl.
I have tested S-bend's versus single bends with and without Telfon. The single bend always has lower friction. With or without Teflon depends on how the cable was prepped and the clearance between the cable and liner.
The length of the total bends also has a significant impact. S-bend's over short distances are significantly more friction compared to a long distance.
S-bends are tolerable with .150 and soft 3/16" cable, but I would strong advise against a 1/4" S-bend.
Tyler Garrard
NAMBA 639/IMPBA 20525
T-Hydro @ 142.94mph former WR
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