OP: Take your bike out on wet roads, it will be much easier to get the feel of skidding/skipping. If you have a brake then don't just use it for emergencies, brakes are pretty useful.
Originally Posted by dutret
Why not? It's easier on your body, easier on your bike, faster, safer...
It's a pretty good idea to be able to brake both wheels and not have to pulse the front brake on long descents as your only method of slowing down, surely this is why road bikes have a rear brake?