starting off in stud

[the machine]

i primarily play holdem games but im trying to become versed in stud games as well. i particularly enjoy playing razz and i feel i have a good grasp on when to bet and understanding my equity against certain ranges given what draws i have an such.

but i feel when i play more then 2 or 3 handed im totally lost. my question here is do you feel its better to start off playing really shorthanded or playing full games. its so much more difficult imo to remember all the cards out and such. but i also feel that by starting off shorthanded a transition to full games will still be very hard.

what do you tihnk?