Downunder, I wish I could afford a fuel injected engine! I just think it's a lot safer to use an electric starter. Engines are replacable......Fingers are NOT. I also do not prime an engine before trying to start it. I let the engine pull fuel to the carb on it's own and have never had one "hydrolock" with me. Maybe I'm lucky.....but I still have all my fingers too! I have never had any engine break by using an electric starter and they always start in the right direction. What ever floats your boat, do it. As for me, I'll keep using a starter and keep my fingers to fly with.
Danny Mercer
Rome, Ga.