Interesting commentaries on braking. I rarely use my rear brakes for anything but super steep descents. Call me crazy! or stupid. I use the front brake to plant the front going into a tight turn, sometimes unloading the rear allowing the rear tire to keep turning, as I shift my body allowing the tail end to effectively slide around, and roll on the gas leaving the turn. All the while feathering the clutch, to minimize overspin. Whether my technique is wrong...I don't know. It works well for me. I do know, most of the riders I see in the woods don't utilize their front brakes enough.
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