your input on pedals

alright so i've been doing some research on what kind of pedals to get and i'm a bit stuck. i dont know if i really like the idea of being clipped in to the pedals, but at the same time the extra efficiency when pedaling is appealling. beings that i'm new to the sport, i think the ability to bail is going to be crucial, i dont want to get stuck to the bike. for this reason i'm leaning towards platforms, i think..

what kind of pedals do you use, or have you used? and what would you recommend!? :poke: thanks!!