[Spridgets] Cables in general, choke specifically

[Peter C]

So wise ones, tell me about cables, choke cables, pulled not turned.

Does it matter how long the cable is? I mean, if a choke cable is too 
long, it seems to pull less effectively.  Is that true? I have a 
cable that I really like, but it doesn't actuate the choke until the 
very end of travel. If I were to shorten it, which I can do, will it 
move the choke more effectively? I'd rather not experiment if it may 
not work. The cable is probably 10 inches too long and it seems that 
when I pull the cable tries to move aiming for a straight line, which 
a shorter cable would do.

So, should a cable be as short as possible?

Thanks

Peter C.