I rode with platforms on my Fatbike for a month to get a feel for the bike and as I was going slow, weaving around drift logs, rocks, streams, softer areas of the beach, there is a technical aspect not unlike trials motorcycle riding. But once I got comfortable with the bike I switched to MTB SPD clipless. The sand makes them slightly gritty & prone to hang up so I run them loose to mAke it easier to get out of. The benefits of spinning outweigh the occasional oops. This is on a beach of course and not in a commute situation. I could've run with platforms for a long time but I just like clipless.