VOICED: Turks proudly take to slopes on traditional lazboard

Ali, an enthusiast of laws boarding, a traditional sport in Turkey's Capcom mountains, shares his passion and techniques. The village embraces this winter activity, with boards crafted using age-old methods. The laws board, an ancestor of the snowboard, is faster and easier to handle, showcasing a rich cultural heritage.

What sport does Ali prefer over tobogganing?

• Ice skating

• Snowboarding

• Laws boarding

• Skiing

Why do the residents of Ali's village engage in laws boarding during winter?

• To prepare for the summer sports season

• To compete in national championships

• To attract tourists

• To pass time during the deserted winter months

Who among the villagers is also a laws board enthusiast?

• The village doctor

• The local imam

• The village chief

• The local teacher

What is the primary goal in crafting laws boards?

• To make them more colorful

• To make them faster and easier to handle

• To make them more expensive

• To make them heavier

Where is the modern snowboard thought to have been invented?

• United States

• Turkey

• Switzerland

• Canada