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@Hendrik
Again, I think it's all relative. When I first started riding off road a one foot drop was serious downhilling. Now I'll fly off a couple of feet and expect to get right back on the power as soon as my wheels are on the ground again.
That's another reason I don't like dropping my saddle - it makes it harder to keep on the power if you can't sit down. And riding single speed off-road is all about keeping your speed up!
So I guess it's all a question of what works for you and the way you ride. If you have knee problems with a low saddle, try raising it. If you have saddle impact issues, try lowering it. There is no right or wrong. Probably the most important thing is just don't sit down when riding something technical. Even with a nice comfy full-sus, you have more control when stood on the pedals, knees slightly bent (or very bent according to the terrain). Keep your elbows bent too. Beyond that, try it all and see what feels better.