Power Shifting

I have an 06 gsxr750 and i always use the clutch to upshift. I was reading an article that said while upshifting you rarely need to use the clutch! does that apply to everyday riding or racing? I would think the dogs on the slider gears would be more succeptable to damage this was. If anyone's got a good answer, I got open ears.  

I routinely do not use the clutch....weather it be on the street or the track.  

The key is to not "jam" the bike into gear.  A little pressure on the shifter and a slight roll off the throttle and my bike will upshift very smoothly....On the street I will also down shift without the clutch.  On the track, I am usually dropping more than 1 gear at a time so I will use the clutch.....  

how do you downshift without the clutch and match revs? how can you do it smoothly and without damaging the bike in some way?  

it will drop gears if your rpm's are low enough, i was curious about downshifting too but after i tried it, it was a little easier to understand, i usually upshift without the clutch when i ride  

In the book "Total Control" the author states that if done properly, clutchless upshifts are easier on the bike with less wear and tear on the tranny. I hope he's right, because I hardly ever use the clutch when I'm under hard acceleration.  

you are right RC, but the big thing is if it is done properly