A-Style mandolin players are forced to make a tough decision in regards to how they put a strap on their mandolin. F-Style players have the ability to loop the strap around the scroll, which works quite well. A-Style players are basically left with 3 options...
Looping the strap around the body, beneath the fretboard extension.
This works, though it presents a few issues. First, it is not the most attractive option. Second, it places the strap along the top of the body, which will in time wear through the finish.