Parallel Skiing 101 - 4 Drills for Parallel Turns

[@peterb4620]

Excellent clear and concise instructions. Thank you

[@Avoriazskischool]

thanks a lot Peter

[@RichardHarbron]

That is an incredibly useful video, thanks for sharing. I've been watching quite a few of this type of video recently, but this is the clearest. I just need to get out there and try it!

[@Avoriazskischool]

Thanks Richard - have fun!

[@danielboehmke4626]

Really great set of tips and drills. I’m going to be teaching my step daughters this winter and I use most of these little drills to help them get the feel of their skis and learn to maneuver better. Keep ‘em coming!

[@Avoriazskischool]

Glad it’s helpful - how old are they? Are they complete beginners?

[@danielboehmke4626]

@@Avoriazskischool They are mid-20’s. Both beginners, but one is very athletic and willing to learn. Should be able to move her out of snowplow mode and into more dynamic skiing soon. When I was learning, I used some of those drills just to develop a better feel for my edges on the snow, and balance over my skis. They weren’t taught to me, they came naturally as a way to isolate certain aspects of skiing just for fun and practice. Where are you based? If I get to Europe in the winter I’ll come take an advanced lesson!

[@Avoriazskischool]

@@danielboehmke4626 Great. Lifting one ski, side slipping and parallel stop practising are ideal to help people lose the snowplough. enjoy! great step dad brownie points for you!. I'm based in Avoriaz. All the best

[@aerialrescuesolutions3277]

Excellent video. Thank you

[@Avoriazskischool]

Appreciate the comment 🙏🏻

[@colinress]

Great video

[@perro0076]

Sorry, guy, but that is super old school. With modern skis, you now keep your feet apart, about a fist worth, and you slide the inside foot forward as you commit yourself to a turn. Pressure identical on both feet. This will naturally shift your centre of balance forward. You should see equal size snow plumes as the skis either scrape or carve around the turn. If you don't believe me, check out the top racers in ANY ski race flavour.

[@EdFargo]

Parallel skiing with your feet a foot apart!!🤣🤣🤣 Boots together or go HOME!!!

[@Avoriazskischool]

haha boots together is a good laugh as well. Monoski for the win!

[@Avoriazskischool]

Out of interest, what’s the advantage of boots together in your mind?

[@EdFargo]

@@Avoriazskischool That is the definition of Parallel Skiing!! Feet and skiis together. OG Paralleling!

[@Avoriazskischool]

@@EdFargo certainly does have it's own style and appeal 🤙

[@xAliPoPx]

I’d challenge point 4. Too often does teaching this result in an excessive pop and worst of all, opening at the hip. These movements happen as a result of managing pressure and should not be artificially created.

[@Avoriazskischool]

Fair point 🙏🏻. In reality, what you teach needs to be suited to the specific learner, and not every method is suited to every skier. Also, different concepts are introduced at different points along the progression from beginner to intermediate to advanced. That’s why 1-1 ski lessons will always be the ultimate way forward, but videos can give a great head start 👌