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> C. PARALLEL TURNS

1. Review this goal
2. Active guiding
3. Tip Tappin' Time
4. The traverse
5. Traverse side slip
6. Wedge to parallel
7. Picking up the pace
8. Wedge christies
9. Earlier christies



 

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Picking up the pace

Goal: Beginning parallel turns
Level: Beginner
Suggested terrain
: Advanced beginner slopes and very gentle novice terrain. 
Author: Kobus Reyneke
Summary: Skiing a little faster will help you to link turns smoothly.

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IMPORTANT! Understanding our approach and philosophy is important if you'd like to successfully use the drills in Ski Smarts
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• Skiing faster is not a prerequisite, so do not ski beyond your comfort level and make sure you do not endanger yourself or anyone else!

When your skis are stationary or moving slowly, it takes a lot of effort to turn them--the skis are "stuck" in the snow. However, as soon as you start to move faster, it becomes almost magically easy to turn your skis.

Do wedge turns, but try to pick up the pace just slightly. Always stay in complete control and don't frighten yourself. You'll quickly find that at a slightly higher speed, your skis turn much more easily.

Do this on varying terrain and experiment with speed changes

Print this out for future reference and remember to have fun!

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