I started on a Tail Dragger, and personally I find it a little easier. Plus I flew full size aircraft that were Tail Draggers... so I had a good idea on how to use the Rudder and get my tail up on take offs when I first got into this hobby.

At least with my Tail Draggers I don't have to worry about keeping the nose up and coming in to fast. I've bent a few Nose Gears in my time, but I have yet to rip off or bend a Landing Gear on a Tail Dragger. I've been lucky so far... and yes, I've had my share of "Dead Sticks" in tall grass. [X(]