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INTERMEDIATE

> B. VERSATILITY IN PARALLEL

1. Review this goal
2. Hoppers
3. Leapers
4. Balance traverse
5. Outside-only turns
6. Stomp turns
7. Drop, tip and roll
8. Get it to flow
9. Stepping out
10. Stepping in
11. Boot chasing
12. Chasing the leader
13. Into the gates



 

> Beginner - Intermediate - Expert - Extremes - Problems
> A. Open parallel turns - B. Versatility in parallel turns - C. Short radius turns

Boot chasing

Goal: Versatility in parallel turning
Level: Intermediate
Suggested terrain
: Groomed, intermediate terrain
Author: Suzy Chase-Motzkin
Summary: Something to think about as you ski. Develops edging skill.

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First while stationary

While standing with your skis pointed across the hill, roll the downhill ski onto its uphill (big toe) edge by rolling your knee into the hill.

• Notice how the downhill knee moves toward and "chases" the uphill knee.

Then on the snow

Use the same action while skiing--actively chase after the inside boot by rolling the outside ski onto its edge as you steer it to catch up with the inside ski.

• You can start by thinking about one thigh chasing the other. Then, move the focus down to the feet. It is, after all, primarily the feet that should be directing the skis.

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

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