with a rear brake, i would have had more control. and even if i had still gone over the bars i wouldn't have hit the ground nearly as hard.
when i jammed on the brake it felt like i'd hit a kerb with my front wheel. now imagine hitting a kerb with your front and back wheel simultaneously - sure, it'd still hurt a bit since you might fall off, but it wouldn't have sent you flying nearly as far.
I am guessing you weren't very hot at physics at school..?
I am guessing you weren't very hot at physics at school..?