... I couldn´t make my mind about these new models.
Regarding straps: I understand it is not big deal as we watch fanciers like to experiment with different types of straps.
By the other hand I don´t own any rubber or silicon straps as I can´t bear the feel of these materials on my skin, but I could use a sailcloth or similar material for straps.
I also don´t like these straps as they can´t be folded as they cover and are rigid between the lugs. Well, just a personal view but I really don´t like them at all! (May be I´m a real dinosaur!! Lol!)
Cheers! Abel.