Misconceptions About PARALLEL SKIING

Far too many people think that Parallel Skiing is the main goal of good skiing; but that is far from the truth. The main goals are learning new steepnesses and new snow conditions, regardless of being parallel. In truth, parallel skiing is more natural and probably easier than doing a basic wedge configuration or a fancy skate-step; however, parallel skis won't guarantee a beginner will have brakes. Your feet are pretty much born parallel; and it is easy for anyone to ski with parallel skis while cruising low-intermediate hard-pack, but that doesn't mean they have mastered skiing. --Some of these "parallel skiers" will never have any business in a tougher snow-condition on a steep slope. Quit dwelling on "Parallel," and start thinking slopes and snows.