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Originally Posted by CdCf
I doubt people have the gentle touch required to pull that off without locking up the rear tyre. Better then to just use the front and let the rear roll free to prevent sliding sideways.
Most everyone I know uses both front and back. It's not that difficult nor does it take special skill. Even my children used both. Mastering a skid is something any 10 year old boy is able to do. It's not that hard.
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