egordon
11-30-2008, 07:16 PM
Stole this from Admin signature linc, thought it was a good post..
On skidding, this borrowed from San Diago MTB Association:
Don't skid or brake slide. Do you know what a "skidiot" is. Not very nice sounding is it? You certainly don't want to be called this on the trail. Locking up the brakes can degrade hills by forming gullies that water funnels down, can rut sensitive trails, and always indicates a lack of control to others. Modulating brakes - both front and back - will prevent skidding and increase control. Slow, even pedal stokes prevent "spinning-out" up hills (which can cause ruts), as well as increasing the chance that you'll make it over the top. Finesse is often more successful than brute strength.
On skidding, this borrowed from San Diago MTB Association:
Don't skid or brake slide. Do you know what a "skidiot" is. Not very nice sounding is it? You certainly don't want to be called this on the trail. Locking up the brakes can degrade hills by forming gullies that water funnels down, can rut sensitive trails, and always indicates a lack of control to others. Modulating brakes - both front and back - will prevent skidding and increase control. Slow, even pedal stokes prevent "spinning-out" up hills (which can cause ruts), as well as increasing the chance that you'll make it over the top. Finesse is often more successful than brute strength.