The way i see it is there's 100 different ways to grow. As long as the end result is good weed that you are happy with, in the end, thats all that matters. Who cares whose method is better? This is Esteban's first grow so he has plenty of time to experiment which methods are gonna be better for him in the future. Its all about learning.
BTW plants look great man. Nice and healthy! Great job.