I've only been riding for a couple of months too and almost every fall I've had has been on a downhill switchback. I managed to stay clipped in on them last Saturday, but was going sooooo slow. I ride a cheapo Raleigh hardtail that probably weighs more than your full suspension. I hate being scared going downhill because that is supposed to be the most fun! My husband told me it was ok if my rear tire skid some on those switchbacks, to just go with the flow (he is new too, but he hasn't crashed on a downhill switchback yet). I so know that feeling of thinking you might just make it without going down and then you do. I was coming up on a guy on the trail the other day and my nose was running like crazy from an allergy pill I had taken. I didn't want to be seen with snot so I tried to wipe and clear out of his way at the same time. Not a good idea! I went down on a fallen tree. I was mad because I get bruises every time I fall, even if it doesn't really hurt and because I did it in front of someone. I am pretty sure I saw him laughing in the distance, but he managed to put on a straight face to ask me if I was ok :-). I know my post didn't help, but I just wanted to let you know that I am right there with you!