The hanging strop isn't nicked that bad and I still use it. I knew the risks when I started and therefor bought the cheapest I could find to practice on.

Later, I bought this strop to get a fresh start and chose a paddle to avoid flexing of the leather and I could strop while I sit. This paddle was quite expensive and I want to get the most out of it. As I understand it; you suggest to use the hanging strop instead.

(It's a combo paddle and I intended it to use as a pasted paddle too, so it'll never be useless)