Yup. The key is the number of "segments" aka actors. The optimal number of polys per actor, or edge loops if you want to think that way (assuming a classical cylinder), seems out to be three. Any less and you get less length for the number of actors. Any more and you actually lose again, as the further portions of each actor will not curve. Of course, could model a cylinder in some other form....I really should post wire frame to make clear what I am using. Very cool posing there, by the way.