Well it is a few more extension cords but in the few extra minutes it takes to run them you will be miles ahead in sound quality. We usually run an extension cord on each side of the stage with a powerstrip on the end. We can then plug our powered tops/subs and LED lighting into it.
I havent taken them out yet, but just got all powered FOH and four monitors
I wasnt sure how Id be hooking it all up, but I got a decent deal on two 12-guage 25 power cables with an outlet every 5, so I hope they come in handy for that.