Well, I said I'd get a 28, and after multiple 29.0's and 2 29.01's, I've got a 28.
Also, the shots in the void while going to the checkpoint actually add the smallest amount of speed possible to me while flying through the air, like an extra 1/10th of walking speed got added by doing that. It probably didn't actually save me any time.
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