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Whilst I'm sure it's only a matter of practice - clipless have an added "easy-bail" factor going for them.
I still remember first public attempt at trackstand, followed by comical fall whilst trying to escape straps - bought shoes and clipless that night.
Also, double sided cleats like Shimano (at the cheap end) or Crank Bros etc, are pretty much stamp and go, none of the "cunningly flip pedal whilst sliding foot forward" bs of straps