there are pros and cons vs staps no straps
at the end of the day a bloke who rips in 25 knts strapless is a league above
anyone who surfs with straps

at wedge i saw both sides of riding i respect the both love seeing strapped aerials landing back on the wave
also love seeing a back slides strapless, a or swithing feet nid wave.
each to their own
if you havent tried both dont comment