dropped - a tip and went Ka-Boom. Batman style. Bummer.
My first pair of skis had straps on them, pre brake days.

I remember seeing a ski or 2 go all the way down the hill when I was a kid... LOL
I ski. I tried snowboarding, twice. I'll stick with what I know that doesn't abuse my body and I can actually do well. Time (along with my knees, wrists and arse) is not a renewable resource.
Keystone was one of the last holdouts on snowboards, but they wised up several years ago. I don't know of any resorts that still dis-allow snowboards. Its not good business accumen if you ask me.
No skiing for me this year. Next year though, I'll be back (no pun intended).