Originally posted by Feltup
Who said that clipless are needed on technical trails or for bunny hopping? Clipless pedals let you have a full even pedal stoke. See when you actually ride UP hills you need the ability to pull and push the pedal. I am talking about steep loose stuff. Most DHers and FRers can't walk up hills much less ride them. So don't be mistaken for their original purpose.
If you can bunny hop over stuff with clipless who cares if it is the "right" way?
Having a full, even pedal stroke doesn't mean you need to pull up on the backside of the stroke. Pulling up only allows you to halve your downward force on the pedal... I can get a very full, even pedal stroke with platforms. As for riding up steep loose stuff, try ditching the bike when you slip on that same steep loose bit and you're wearing clipless... it's difficult to do because you're already off balance trying to keep the bike in motion. As for bunnyhopping the "right" way, I don't care about that either, but I do know that when I used to bunnyhop in clipless pedals it was quite a surprise when the cleat would suddely release midair sometimes sending me down on only one foot...