hoodpins needed for VIS hood?

Hey guys, I just bought a VIS carbon fiber hood for my 98 lude. I never saw anyone around with hoodpins with the same hood so I didnt think they were need. UNTIL..my friend told me this awful story how his friend with the same lude and hood had his hood practically rip off while he was driving. He said that I NEEDED hoodpins with that kind of hood. Anyhow, I'm just wonderin what your opinion is on hoodpins. Do I need them or not?......(I dont really want them)