Why do snowboarders go side to side when going down a mountain or hillside?

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Why do snowboarders go side to side when going down a mountain or hillside?

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“Pick a side or the board will pick one for you” is what my boarding school teacher used to say.

So even while going downhill to gather speed for a more even part of the slope, having a little side to side motion gives you more control over the board and prevents unexpected movements

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