Westhawk - thanks for that - now much clearer and I agree that it's horses for courses. At least I can explain a little more about the thinking behind the reduced flap approach technique now...
A37575 - I don't agree that less flap will definitely cause more float. It will if you come over the threshold at a higher than required speed, which most folks seem to do. I think yours is a good description of most average light aircraft pilots' attempts at flapless landings, regardless of what the wind is doing!