Originally Posted by
98Redline
It is simply a different method of addressing the cables. Not necessarily any better or worse. You will find those that purport that one is superior to the other, but in all reality the differences are inconsequential.
I tend to agree with this. I have a Martin FireCat with the common rod/slide and a 2009 Moab with the roller guard. Darned is I can see that much difference. In fact I lean more toward the conventional rod/slide simply because it's cheaper and simpler.
Break or damage a roller or wear one out and see what it costs. Break a slide and see how much less it costs and how much easier it is to replace.