In dynamic parallel skiing, the center of mass movement is opposite that of the skis causing a cross-under condition.



In the left photo, above, the turn is initiated with the center of mass moving in the direction of the new turn. The center photo, above, illustrates center of mass movement in the direction of the turn and the cross-under of the skis in the direction opposite that of the turn. Weight transition to the new outside ski has occurred. In the right photo, above, the inside ski is lifted slightly to allow the skier's weight to be supported by the outside ski in a manner characteristic of racers. Some skiers prefer not to lift the inside ski, leaving it on the snow with a small percentage of the skier's weight supported. A pole plant occurs.



The left photo, above, depicts the skis rolling onto the new edge. The middle and right photos show the skis engaging in the snow. The skis have crossed-under and the center of mass has moved in the direction of the new turn. The turn is powered by lower leg edging skills and a neutral stance. There is little rotation of the body in the turn. All body muscular movement is below the waist. The upper body is quiet with no down-up-down motion or rotation. The same sequence is shown below, only viewed from the rear.

The following photo set shows dynamic parallel on a gentle slope with short, shaped skies. Rolling the skis from edge to edge with the newer shaped skis is so effective that planting the pole is hardly necessary on such terrain.

Video snow ski dynamic parallel turn lesson with normal speed and slow motion

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