I don't use straps
Neither do i
I use them at the heavier end of what i can lift .my grip will go before my back and its my back i want to feel the weight.theres plenty other lifts if do and only deadlifts with straps.my grip hasn't suffered as at work when we are bored we squeeze the scales and i easily beat the other lads.
I don't know about you FD but I'm taking shaz's remarks as a compliment
when we are bored we squeeze the scales