Why do snowboarders go side to side when going down a mountain or hillside?
In: Physics
The same reason skiers tend to wind back and forth down the hill instead of going straight down. You’ll gain the most speed by heading straight down the side, but unless you are an expert at the sport, it’s hard to maintain control at high speeds. By making a more winding path with more contact with snow, you can regulate your speed to something more controllable.
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