HOW TO SKI PARALLEL | simple steps

There are several key movements that are required to ski with parallel skis. In this tutorial we explore one of these movements in detail share exactly how to perform the movement, why it's needed and a short progression that you can practise to improve your skiing.
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Thank you Andrzej Ozieblo for the Polish translation and subtitles.

[@Puzzoozoo]

I going back to skiing in Jan as a mature beginner, I'll try to remember doing this at the relevant stage in my lessons, and then can practice it at my own pace after the days lesson is finished.

[@tabbasi]

Can't thank you enough for this tip. I went from badly struggling with parallel turns to making them fairly comfortably in a day. Ofcourse there is a lot of practice required before it becomes better. But before I tried this technique my inside ski would be stuck constantly when initiating a turn. Now its released right away. Thanks a ton!

[@paullorenz6389]

Hi Taemoor, thank you very much. I’m really happy to hear that this video has helped! This is a major sticking point that prevents most people from parallel skiing. Thanks again and enjoy the rest of the season 😊

[@resabape]

Rolling from the inside to the outside edge of the downhill ski when initiating a turn feels odd especially at slower speeds but is fundamental to a smooth transition. Great tip.

[@c6moneypit8]

I've spent months trying to figure out releasing the edge of the new inside ski. This is the most helpful explanation I've seen so far. Thank you!!!

[@paullorenz6389]

Thank you, I’m glad it was useful.

[@MrDogonjon]

I spent my whole career goofing around with edge release exercises. It all depends on who I'm working for and whether they are a total douchebag or if they value me as a person. More douche bags direct ski schools than any other job. I feel mostly under valued and over priced.

[@istevepointo]

Thank you, Paul. I've been looking for a good inside leg video for a while. This is a huge move for moving out of the intermediate stage. This is THE move 90% of skiers are missing. Excellent video that is hard to find!

[@user-yr5ph3su5g]

Как бы мы не эксперементировали, в конечном итоге по биомеханике наши движения приближаются к обычной попеременной ходьбе.

[@davidn.2555]

Paul please keep these videos for intermediate coming!!!

[@paullorenz6389]

Thanks David

[@dj_617]

Knowing what to do with the inside ski unlocks a whole new level of skiing. Thanks for pointing that out so clearly.

[@paullorenz6389]

Thanks 🙏

[@alfredreisenberger2298]

Great video! Cheers!

[@davidn.2555]

This is for me. Thanks Paul

[@anthonyhoward8223]

The fundamentals we must never forget.........Nice one Paul.

[@patrickpurcell3671]

Thanks Paul. Nice clear explanation too.

[@paullorenz6389]

Thanks Patrick

[@create_space812]

This video was exactly the missing piece I need to understand the mechanics of initiating parallel ski turn! Thank you! I had been struggling trying to watch slow mo videos and not seeing how the parallel turns initiate.

[@paullorenz6389]

Thanks Peter, glad it has helped

[@create_space812]

Just came back from the slope today and made my first parallel turn using your technique. Thank you Paul!

[@paullorenz6389]

@@create_space812 that’s great Peter! Well done 👍

[@MrDogonjon]

You will never "see' a parallel turn initiation. You can "feel sensations" but if you look you are doing it all wrong

[@create_space812]

@@MrDogonjon that was probably why I had a difficult time cuz I was trying so hard to "see" it

[@fredskitraining]

Thanks Paul! It’s simple and clear 😃

[@paullorenz6389]

Thanks Freddy! I hope you are safe and getting some good snowfalls :)

[@highway79]

Paul thats exactly the secret not many instructors mention... they talk about going on the edges of the outside ski but they never discuss tips re transitions. Problems appear when we need to make a decision and change the edges, use right muscles and in the right order. Thanks...

[@paullorenz6389]

Thanks Artur

[@MrDogonjon]

Most instructors like my self in spite of a whole career of instruction teach mostly beginner intermediate level 1-4... the higher end is mostly to prep instructors level 5-7 for exams and to coach racers a small audience compared to beginners. I stick to the book "The New Way to Ski" 1955 Willie Schseffler- Austria, to progress students efficiently avoid short cuts and misinformation..

[@fjordkingcarpetupholstery3102]

I live next close to a ski hill so when I watch one of your videos I can implement the tips the next day, and I try and ski three days a week

[@paullorenz6389]

Thanks for the comment! Glad the videos are useful! For instructional videos it’s definitely worth checking out www.projectedproductions.com - all the best and have a great winter 😀

[@yokohamakyoto723]

Thanx. I will try it next weekend.

[@robytudor]

How did it go? I also want to try this method this weekend. Can't wait!

[@harrymcfadden]

Nice Pauly great tips

[@paullorenz6389]

Thanks has bra

[@user-lp5if6cd9e]

Your ski tip makes me improve my skiing skill. Thank you so much~~~

[@paullorenz6389]

Thank you, I’m glad the tips are helpful 🙏

[@TarekTawfik]

Thank you

[@IsmailKhan-vn1gt]

Thanks sir

[@MrVientiane]

Very good explanation. I am very impatient to test this movment. Really hope to ski soon around the world after this pandemic period. Thanks for your video😉

[@paullorenz6389]

Thank you

[@MrDogonjon]

a buddy of my was prescribed "10,000 javelin turns" to cure his abstem. It didn't work for him because he never knew why he was doing it believing the repetitions would "cure " him. Also no one ever did a javelin properly till 2012 when Shiffrin started her rise.

[@Zakster2023]

Can you do a video on extending the tip of the out the uphill ski and shifting of weight?

[@CostantinoLenzi]

do you have a video where explain the hide moviment of dorsi plantar flexion?

[@Mr15951595159]

I ordered exactly the same skis from the online store )))))))

[@resabape]

Did they come with “autonomous steering”?😊

[@lucacaleffi9396]

It is similar to the "phantom move" of Harald Harb method.

[@jamesdunn9714]

Yes, but more clearly explained. Simplified.

[@MrDogonjon]

No... it is not...

[@roberthedrock3685]

I agree: it is exactly what Harb was teaching years ago. And it is easier said than done.

[@skiwhh]

@@roberthedrock3685 Paul has the right idea, but it's obvious he doesn't teach many skiers at this level. He is missing the most important piece that happens before the release or transition. My first publications about teaching were all about using the inside half of the body, (foot, ankle, and leg) which still is our focus today. No one at the time understood this, but I'm glad to see some are now picking up on it.

[@robertwhelan627]

Would this be called tipping by Harald Harb? It is definitely something that I'm always working on. Thanks for the video!

[@MrDogonjon]

Harold Harb has a tarnished luster always failing to define what is actually tipping and tipping is not a city in China but an unsolicited student behavior following an excellent lesson.

[@alkis5307]

When I try to parallel turn, the inside ski which is on the outer edge follows a straight line while the outer ski turns. This way the inner ski goes over the outer and I keep falling and tumbling my legs around

[@Heshkinp]

I thought when turning your top half should be leaning down the slope and your knees slightly pointed against it..this is saying opposite?

[@sebastianberz9830]

Are you also skiing on GS Skis sometimes or only SL?

[@paullorenz6389]

I ski in both, next weeks video on GS skis as well

[@allesmeri]

Hi Paul what’s your jacket and pants brand?

[@paullorenz6389]

Thanks for your comment. The brand is Onyone and it’s made it Japan. Onyone.co.jp

[@yuurishibuya4797]

I suck at this 🤯 I am not able the release/ let go of that inside edge of the uphill ski

[@scollyutube]

These are good thanks Paul. My other half is at this stage too. Still has trouble advancing from swishing steering only to tipping and using the ski sidecut. Like your videos on weight transfer and esp the transition also. Not being sexist but seems to be a confidence aspect around commitment with older women to edging as is common in most of her friends also. Some balance issues fore and aft surface too if speed or terrain gets a bit tricky which lowers said confidence subsequently. Presume going back to basics is answer unless you have another vid to help please.

[@paullorenz6389]

Thanks for the comment. Glad the video is useful. The basics are always the best place to start and get right before moving on.

[@MrDogonjon]

Watch video of Micaela Shiffrin doing skill exercises. She does them right and they look attainable to even a modestly talented skier.

[@TheJeffatan]

Hi Paul...are you stuck in Oz now...or Japan?

[@paullorenz6389]

Hi 👋 I’m stuck in Australia 🇦🇺

[@TheJeffatan]

@@paullorenz6389 ...I stuck too...sigh. Was booked to spend 3weeks there....darn virus. Would love to ski with you in jp oneday soon.

[@paullorenz6389]

@@TheJeffatan Looking forward to it. Hopefully we can travel soon!

[@FDE-fw1hd]

What is the difference between this and carving. Is this considered skidding

[@paullorenz6389]

Well there are a lot of different terms given to ski performances. Most people refer to carving as the skis slicing into the snow leaving two thinly sliced lines. Carving sees the tail of the ski following the tip exactly. The edge angle increases so that the ski has the potential to bend into a tighter radius to shorten the arc that you travel on. The skiing in this video is not carving (except for the very end 2:29). The different terms given to the performance shown in the video are skidding, skid carving, steering or brush carving. Personally I think skidding is when there is no edge at all and the ski is travelling completely sideways. In Australia the term we given to the performance for a basic parallel turn is "steering". Ultimately it doesn't really matter what it's called as long as one understands the difference in performance and can feel the difference when skiing.

[@FDE-fw1hd]

@@paullorenz6389 alright. Thank you.

[@MrDogonjon]

@@FDE-fw1hd Developing turn shape starts with increased precision of rotary control through skidded turns which leads into arcing turns and ultimately carved turns. Ski behavior always plays a big part in how you feel about turn shape. skidding and chattering is not good turn shaping as is throwing the skis violently from side to side. With good turn shaping you get turns with a radius you can control. No radius= no turn shape.

[@stefano7525]

It's seems to be something like the "phantom move" of Harald Harb, isn't it?

[@boahgeil465]

yes

[@MrDogonjon]

I always felt and still do that the pole touch is actually the trigger for the parallel turn. "Rolling the knee" outward is not a good biomechanical idea and many level 3 candidates fail because they emphasize this motion in the absence of a pole touch which creates a contrived, over flexed, cowboy posture. Weight transfer is also critical reducing pressure to the weaker edge as the ski is rolled, not the knee but the hip moves up and forward establishing countering high in the arc setting up an early platform to balance on the strongest edge. Javelin turns are excellent for this though your skis are not parallel. no one does this right except for Micaela Shiffrin her training videos always show expert demonstrations.

[@MrDogonjon]

I am as guilty as any one of abusing hanger (White Pass) turns in the bumps. It's fun and easy for me but no one ever does it so when I do it it is just for comedy. I don't teach it because no one wants to ski that way even if it is fun and easy it just violates so many sacred cows that weight transfer only occurs at transition and not in the fall line. I can argue the merits till I'm blue in the face my examiner friends just cringe.

[@jimbinger]

Please don't call me KZbin.

[@marcopaterniti68]

NR 1 !!!