When getting hit by lightning, should we just fall off or just drive off a cliff. When you fall off you get both a chance to get back speed and you get your size back but in return, you loss 3-4 seconds falling off. So is it worth it?

I was wondering if there are better combinations for doing separate cups. One example I can think of is using slick wheels on banana cup in my opinion. Any other good ones?

When starting a new cup, you will be(usually) near last place. And usually, you get the chance to get triple mushrooms(The item I prefer to get.) And I was wondering if it's better to use it almost instantly or save them for shortcuts.

For just a bit of handling, you get a bit of speed, acceleration and off-road, so why dont people use it. Is handling really important and I dont know it?

If the enemy is facing you one level higher and you do a short jump then quickly throw your hat, you can get your hat onto the enemy without getting killed. However, it is very unpredictable and is almost like a 50-50 chance you get it. I don't have any footage of it but if I submit a run with it, I will post it. Any easy ways to get it accurately if you guys have gotten it down.

Hi, Im new to speed running and I wanted to try out mario kart 7 and I have some questions

1. do you use items when doing a cup if so...

2.how do you get no items, do you need a mod?

3. how do you get it to play all cups

4. is recording without a capture card allowed

those are the 4 questions I currently have. thank you.