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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

Get it to flow

Goal: Versatility in parallel turning
Level: Intermediate
Suggested terrain
: Groomed, intermediate terrain
Author: Suzy Chase-Motzkin
Summary: Smooth out the transition from turn to turn without lifting your skis. Connect the pole and inside ski movements from turn to turn.

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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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While turning, focus on the tip of the downhill ski.

At the finish of a turn (when your skis point across the hill,) brush the tip of your downhill ski down the hill and continue to roll it down the hill. As the ski rolls toward the flow line, swing the pole down the flow line.

Continue rolling this inside ski and shaping the turn with the tips.

  • Maintain contact between your shins and the tongues of the boots--stay in the Sweet spot.

At the end of the turn, drive the downhill ski forward and swing the downhill pole toward the inside of the turn--roughly down the flow line. Release and lighten the downhill ski and brush its tip down the hill, together with the pole swing.

Touch the pole and continue to shape the turn, rolling the tip into the hill. Flex your knees and ankles to absorb any building pressure.

Move from turn to turn, focusing on releasing the downhill ski, directing the tip to shape the turn and extending off the uphill ski into the turn.

  • Connect the pole action with the movements of the legs to help flow from turn to turn.

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

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