Originally posted by mangonboat: "Strap-ons are usually lighter than slide-ons...but sometimes can vibrate and make more noise because of it. If used alot they also have parts (like rubber or velcro straps) that may need replacing. They are removable, but some are not as easily removed or mounted as others so if you will have yours on/off alot be sure to pick a model that accomodates 'quick and easy'."You know you've been living in a VERY liberal town when a sentence like that above hits you as potentially having a very different meaning in a different context...