My buddy and I have been doing this for a couple of years now. IMO, it's a LOT easier and quicker than pulling on the entire cape. We just ring'em around the neck and do the normal ringing of the legs and slit down the chest/belly, then slice down from the neck to the rump about every 6 inches like you mentioned.That thing will peel like an onion. You still have to work a little on the legs & underneath but I think it's quicker overall.

Good luck,

TXMM