How to Make Parallel Turns on Skis
If you are a beginner in skiing you may need some advice with skiing. Skiing takes a lot of practice, patience and skill. Parallel turns are important when skiing and allow you to turn safely when skiing. The more you ski and increase your speed, the more necessary you will need to know how to do a parallel turn.
Things You'll Need:
- Downhill Skis
- Ski Poles
- Ski Bindings
- Ski Boots
- Ski Goggles
- Keep your weight forward with your shins in contact with the tongues of the boots as you ski. This will help to loosen up your boots and get more comfortable.
- Begin to initiate your turn as your ski by swinging your downhill pole slightly in front of you. Make sure to keep your knees bent throughout the entire turn.
- Hold your hands out in the front of your body so that you can see them with your peripheral vision. Make sure to keep your eyes down hill throughout the entire turn.
- Prepare for the turn as you begin transferring pressure to the outside ski. Gently guide your inside ski through the turn by continuing to use the edge of the ski.
- Keep both skis parallel throughout the arch of the turn. Allow the outside ski to help you control the size of the turn and use the inside ski to maintain the direction of the parallel turn.
- Complete the turn using your outside and inside skis, and then prepare for the next one. Keep practicing the parallel turn until you care comfortable and confident in your turn. The more you practice the more you can increase the speed of your turn.