I have the 3" wide english bridle SRD strop and was wondering if I need to strop in an X pattern still since it is wide enough for the entire blade or is it better to strop straight since I seem better at that motion and risk less putting uneven pressure one one side from the other of the razor during the X stroke?

Specifically, does the X pattern provide any benefit other then just covering the length of the blade? Perhaps it aligns the edge better then going straight?

I will be getting a super fancy japanese 80000 strop soon and also would like to know how that should affect my technique. Clearly I want to get all my practice out of the way before shredding up the fancy strop.