i put a brake on the other day because i'd hurt my knee (on the leg that i generally skid with) and stopping was just a bit painful.
however, i reckon just having a front brake is probably not the best idea. i've heard loads of people say they've faceplanted from slamming the front brake on too hard. i'd imagine this is because in an emergency situation it's very difficult to brake with your legs and your hands at the same time whilst trying to avoid a car/ped/wall.
in my opinion it's probably safest to ride with either 2 brakes or no brakes.
interesting theory... i think i'm pretty good at doing both, indeed, i normally skid by using the front brake to take a bit of weight of the back, but i haven't had to do a really really sharp emergency stop
interesting theory... i think i'm pretty good at doing both, indeed, i normally skid by using the front brake to take a bit of weight of the back, but i haven't had to do a really really sharp emergency stop