I was fortunate the 2x that the rear end locked up and slid out to the side. Both times I had my wife on the back with me. I released the brake quick enough to prevent the high side, recovered and reapplied for the stop.

I only use the rear brake in situations where I need to augment the front brakes, ie I need to stop in a hurry!

Since going to the darkside, I've had several events where I needed all the stopping power that I had. The fronts only do so much but now when I add in the rear, it feels like someone hooked on a rope to the luggage rack threw the anchor out the other end! No lockup, no slide, just an immediate controlled stop.
 
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