Focus: Garland turns can be used to develop a parallel turn initiation. Te primary focus is to steer parallel skis down the hill simultaneously. Directing the body forward and down the hill will help to flatten the skis so they can be turned more easily. Garland turns can also be used to minimize skidding and refine turn finish. Te primary purpose for this focus is steering the skis across the hill in a curved path. Rotational and edging skills are accompanied by weight transfer to the outside ski to shape the arc of the turn.
Parallel Turn (Basic Parallel) ■ At the start of a turn, flatten both skis simultaneously, bringing balance over both
feet (skis). (Te elements of an athletic stance should be visible when the skis are flat on the snow at edge change.)
■ Slightly extending the new outside leg helps move the CM to the inside of the new turn throughout the transition.
■ Slightly flexing the new inside leg allows the steering action of the inside ski to complement the action of the outside ski.
■ Movement of the CM to the inside of the turn through the shaping phase increases edge angles through the fall line.
■ Te upper body travels down the hill as the skis are turned across the hill, realigning the body over the feet and reducing edge angle.
■ Shifting weight from the outside ski in the finish of a turn to more even distribution helps to prepare for the transition to the new outside ski in the upcoming turn.
■ Pole swing continues from the finish of the previous turn to promote the flow of movement down the hill. Te pole touch signals the timing of the edge change.
Focus: Te smooth, accurate blending of the skills creates the round turn shape that controls speed. Te skier uses edge control when flattening the skis during turn finish and tipping the skis onto their edges to control the path of the skis through the turn. Rotational control comes into play when both legs steer the skis through the turn. Te skier controls pressure when he or she transfers weight to the outside ski, extends and flexes the legs, and moves weight along the length of the ski.
PHOTO 7.22: Parallel turn
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