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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If you point your skis or snowboard straight downhill, you’ll get to unsafe speeds very quickly. The side-to-side motion (sometimes called “traversing”) just helps you choose how fast you want to go.

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