I use both... And I think instructors should allow you to use what makes you feel
more comfortable..... That said... MinnFlyer... Great idea....

I most the time use the pinch down low..... And we all know what happens at times
when we're "low and slow".... Till now I never had a way to hide my eyes after one
of those.... But thanks to Minn.... I can switch to the elbow method, and tell all,
"I'm just working out what I did wrong, I'll get back to Ya"