Ace-Five Question

I've been using the Ace-Five count for a few years now on trips to Vegas and I'm very happy with it. I had a question on the following phrase: "If the count is greater than or equal to two, then double your last bet, up to your maximum bet." Do I take this literally, i.e. if the count stays at 2 for three hands and I'm playing $100 a hand, do I double to $200 on hand 2, then to $400 on hand 3 and then to $800 on hand 4? Or do I keep it at $200 until the count goes to +3, then double to $400, then when it goes to +4, double again to $800.

I've played both ways and had success both ways (small sample size yes, have only been using this for the past 8 trips to Vegas). Basically when I have a lot of money, I'm more likely to double if the count stays at +2, but If I just started a session or if I'm getting beaten around, I'll tend to be more conservative and only double again on +3 and +4 or above.

Anyone know which way the Wizard used in the simulation mentioned on the Ace-Five page?

Pretty please, spare me the "if you're going to learn a count, just learn hi-lo" speech. I just can't have play and have fun using hi-lo, I don't have those skills yet. I've done it, but I feel like the walls are closing in on me. Ace-Five (plus of course good table selection and perfect play) at least assures me that I'm doing something to shift the odds in my favor. Plus it's working - can't argue with the results, and it's more or less effortless. I put down my mlife card for comps, chat up the dealer and pit boss and have fun. No need to hide or be sneaky. Anyway, I just wanted to respond to those questions before they even come up.

Thanks!

I'm not an expert but yes, pretty sure you keep redoubling your bet when the count is above +2 -- up to whatever your personal comfort level may be, at least, and making sure to leave yourself enough available cash to allow for a reasonable amount of doubling and splitting.