In some ways. It is easier on your stomach but since it is fast, it can come as a shock because it kind of just throws you into the most intense part of the trip rapidly. I think that is a good thing sometimes because people usually start having "bad trips" when they get nervous during the come up and if that period is shorter, they have less time to start worrying. The trade off is that is that the sudden intensity may be jarring and that could make one uncomfortable. The shorter trip can be good or bad. It takes up less of your time but you don't get to enjoy the trip for as long.