Objective
Simultaneous edge change, turning, and steering of the skis form the basis for the basic form of parallel turns in long radius.
Terrain: Gentle to moderately steep terrain
Movement Description
Alpine Basic Position – Release the edge grip over the becoming outside ski, a forward, upward, and inward movement in the direction of the turn supports entry into the fall line – edge change – establish the Alpine Basic Position – steer the change of direction to completion
Methodical Progression
- Repeat snowplough steering – gradually decrease the snowplough position
- Start in parallel ski position – fan progression up to the fall line
- From stationary: Alpine Basic Position – forward, upward, and inward movement – drift into the fall line – downward motion – steer towards the slope (repeat several times)
- Garland: drift into the fall line – steer towards the slope – link the movements together
- Single turn
- One-and-a-half turns
- Link parallel turns
- Vary terrain, turn radius, and speed