While I think that clipless are easier to get into out of once you become accustomed to them, I have to admit I have a friend who just can't get used to clipless and I can see how powergrips might be mentally familiar enough that it would be easier.

Another option would be to forego clipless altogether and get platform pedals with the pins in them.

"chucky" - I'm curious, do you know which exact pedals you're using? Do they say Shimano on them? Like these (M423's) -


Or these (A530's) -


I know people have said some of the spd knockoffs are harder to clip in and out of than the actual Shimano pedals. 'course, maybe you just don't want to be clipped in either.