You’d have thought by now snowboarders would realise sticks and stairs do not mix. We’ve heard (and seen) some true horror tales as a result of these bad boys (let’s just say the body’s inner butt workings don’t take well to serious impact). It’s one thing catching your edge on a flat, but slamming backwards down a flight of stairs and suffering from a big enough head gash that we can practically see brain through it is a whole new level. “Next time I’ll be wearing a helmet, for sure,” drawls James Sievers. Never were wiser words spoken from a slurry, concussed man.