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The whole v-brake/disc argument is quite like the mechanical/hydraulic argument. V-brakes, mechanical discs and hydraulic discs can all be great brakes and can slow you down no problem, as long as you've got a good brake. You can get shit brakes in all catagories (yes, even hydraulics!). Unless you're going to be doing a lot of riding though mud or similar, v-brakes will do the job perfectly well. But of course the armchair experts have it in their heads that you need the top of the range hydraulics to do the job.
If you can lock your wheels, there's no problem with your brakes and no other brakes will stop you quicker.