How to Make Parallel Ski Turns: Six Simple Steps to Get You Started | REI Co-op

Difference Between Skidded Turns (Parallel Skiing) and Carving? - newtoski

GT the ski instructor on Instagram: "The key to nailing your parallel turns is being able to balance on the outer ski and unweight the inner ski. It is a very common problem for beginner and intermediate skiers to lean inside the turn and have weight on the inner ski - this leads to the inner ski often getting stuck in a snowplough. Once learners can unweight the inner ski, it becomes free to match the outer ski and slot into parallel. Confused? Simply search ‘how to parallel turn on skis’ on Yo

George the ski instructor on Instagram: "Do you ever get your inside ski caught when you’re trying to make parallel turns? Does it get caught on the inside edge, particularly at the tail (as demonstrated in the video?) If so then you’re not alone - here’s some tips to fix this common problem: - Balance more of your body weight over the outer ski whilst turning; this frees up the inside leg, allowing you to bring it into parallel more easily - The tail often gets caught if you are leaning back -