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A quick and easy guide to get smoother turns while skiing One of the basics of skiing is learning how to turn properly, and if you're struggling to make smooth, controlled turns, we've got you covered! In this article, we'll explain how to...

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To initiate a parallel turn, the skier begins by tilting the skis towards the valley – i.e. the pressure is taken off the edges that are pressed hillside, whereby the angle between the skis and the piste is reduced and the skis automatically turn downwards in the direction of the valley.

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The Best Ski Drill Ever to Become a Better Skier

This is my absolute favourite ski drill to use on the hill, and it's one that I've been using for as long as I can remember! Whatever way you want to improve as a skier, this drill will help you get there! It helps teach things like edge awareness, keeping your body down the fall line for short turns, having smooth poll plants to help keep your balance, and it also helps to work on your power. WHAT’S YOUR SKI SUPERPOWER? Take our free quiz! ➡️ https://bit.ly/FindYourSkiSuperpower

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When first learning to ski, part of the initial instruction typically includes “French fry to go, pizza to slow.” Those pizzas progress into slow turns, then soon you are linking parallel turns. Functionally, you realize that turning is used to steer your direction and control your speed. Then, as you advance further, you become enlightened that the rhythm and pressure […]

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