Irulan,

Ah, I was in a hurry and didn't phrase the braking tip as well as I should.

The drill was a panic stop (in a safe, controlled area, not on a trail) which illustrated that if you shifted your weight back, it helps to keep the back tire down. The takehome lesson was to respect the front brake, but not be afraid to use it, as it has most of the stopping power.

-- Melissa