I used to ride steps all the time in college. there is truth to speed helping out. Often times (at speed) I would take flights of 4-6 steps with only my back tire, kind of flying off the top step. the problem can occure when there is variatons in the width of the stairs. this can cause either a hop or a teeter-totter type action depending. just get out behind your seat, and stay loose. you might fall on ocasion but it will be awesome when you get good at it.