Edging closer to parallel

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The steps in changing from wedge turns to parallel turns in skiing include 'matching' the skis by setting them on edge and moving them into a parallel position during the final part of each turn.

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Turn on the high beams

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Skiers can avoid surprises by using the 'high beam' position. This involves looking farther down the hill while skiing, instead of focusing on the area just ahead of the ski tips.

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The right tools for the job

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The hourglass shape of a ski forms the sidecut. A skier can carve tighter turns by flexing skis to get more edge during a turn.

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