Should i take off the hooks (LST)

Well for one is it your plant or theirs? I get same headaches from people about leaves touching the ground. I do try to leave a little space. Best thing to do is try not to get nutes on leaves. It will burn them. Beside that do as you want. The extra bending will provide bigger yields in end if you stick with it. I been growing with this bend style for some time. Also remember a lot of those damaged leave that can possibly happen now will not effect final results. They normally would get shielded from light and not be of any use later. I actually cut them off once it starts stretching good and new leaves take over the top of canopy. Happy growing and keep innovating on the grow. Don't listen to some folks on here. Growing is a science and a art. The bend is your art work. Plus yields this way can be huge. Grow on my friend.