i am fairly new to mountian biking and i have changed to clipless. i had to pracitce a while on the trainer and very soft ground. but once i was use to getting in and out i was fine. it has actually helped me more on the bike. i feel like i have more control and that i am not struggling as much. i just make sure that i start slowing and unclip my most comfortable foot at the same time. i keep it in the 6 to 5 o clock position and make sure i sift my weight to the foot i have uncliped. i enjoy riding much more with clipless...it really isnt that scary.

Sandy