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sreiously man? learn to skid so that you can use it if required in an emergency.skidding (and using your legs) as a primary means of stopping the bike though? i realise there isnt a like for like corroloation but take a look at your rims and brake pads, appreciate how much mechanical force is required to slow your x kgs from your average speed/how much brake pad material sloughs off through friction with the rim/how much heat is generated and then have a think about whether you want to substitute the knees you have to walk with for the next half-century plus for your purpose designed braking apparatus.
just saying, your call of course.