High-flying antics are rarely necessary on my road bike.
Generally my road bike is moving fast enough that hopping an inch or two will carry me over most sewers, pulverized roads and whatever else might cause problems. The impact of landing from such a height is close to zero, I would think. I have hopped up a few curbs on my road bike at full speed, but generally I avoid this .
Now on my downhill bike, lame, high-flying antics are a lifestyle choice...