Direct to Paralell or Wedge?

One of the best reasons I’ve heard for teaching the wedge is that it is a blended maneuver, one that incorporates all the skills needed for skiing well. If a student learns direct to parallel, even if they are athletically gifted, they may not adequately develop rotary skills (for one) and thus actually hinder their progress to advanced skiing in the long run.

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