Quote from: ledfingers on November 03, 2006, 04:56:12 PM
one thing i've seen the effects of is two-fingering the front brake on the street + collision = broken fingers. I had a friend who was going down the road when someone pulled out in front of him, he t-boned them and the brake lever was pushed in, smashing his two "throttle" fingers. 

Time to get shorties (levers that is). 

Quote from: che mike on November 03, 2006, 04:48:03 PM
...  my interpretation of 'inteding to use these controls' is different. ...

I accept your point, and in general I think we are of a common mind.  Practice is everything, and if it works for you and you're comfotable, go with it. 

There are lots of interpretations of the right way to ride.  Consider the level of risk you are accepting.