How to Make Parallel Turns—Tips for Improving Your Skiing || REI

Now that you've been making wedge turns down the ski hill, it's time to start bringing some parallel into your turns. We partnered with Robin Barnes of the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) to break down 5 skills you can use to to bring your skis parallel and start cruising down the slopes.

And if you want a refresher on the basics, check out our video on how to ski: https://youtu.be/n-UBie4Ioqo

Shrink Your Wedge :44
Use Your Legs to Turn 1:17
Round Your Turns 2:12
Release Your Edge 2:55
Weight Transfer 4:12