parallel turn
Skis stay together
A parallel turn is a skiing technique where the skis remain parallel throughout the turn, rather than angling into a wedge or snowplow position.
It's the standard method for intermediate and advanced skiers, allowing smooth, controlled turns at speed: She finally mastered parallel turns on the blue runs.
The technique requires coordinated edge control and weight transfer.
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