The Direct Parallel eVideo series shows how to teach a first-time skier using PMTS Direct Parallel technique. All the Direct Parallel videos are dual-purpose, suitable for teaching yourself or others.
In this second video of the three-part series, you'll practice for the first time with skis on. You'll revisit the movements and activities of video 1; learn to glide; use gliding and fan steps to make your first linked turns and to stop using Direct Parallel movements.

Stats
Presenter: Diana Rogers, 24 minutes, 1 GB, Hi-Def, Copyright 2017

Content
With skis on...
*Review the primary movements, transfer of balance, and stepping from video 1
*Learn to glide forward and backward
*Glide and step in order to make your first turns
*Learn the bullfighter turn, that you will use on the slopes to turn around without sliding
*On a very gentle slope, sidestep uphill, then use fan steps to release, slide, and engage, coming to a stop

Purpose
*Review the movements and activities of PMTS Direct Parallel skiing with skis, before going onto a slope
*Learn how to use tipping and stepping to make turns
*Use tipping and stepping to release and to stop

Prerequisites
In order to get the most benefit from this video, you should already (at a minimum)...
*Have properly-fitted skis, boots, and poles
*For outdoor practice, have a flat area with packed snow that's at least 10 ft x 10 ft (3m x 3m)
*Your first slope should be less than 10 degrees pitch (very gentle) and should flatten out into the above flat area
*Have practiced all the activities in the video Direct Parallel 1 until you can do them correctly, with confidence

Related books & videos
*PMTS Direct Parallel Instructor Manual (book). If you like to read about technique or want to know more about the background of PMTS Direct Parallel, the Instructor Manual explains what we teach and provides a written path to follow as you learn PMTS technique.
*Direct Parallel 1 (eVideo) is a prerequisite for videos 2 and 3. In it you practice in your boots (no skis yet) the movements of our technique, and the activities that you will perform with skis on in video 2.
*Direct Parallel 3 (eVideo) takes you from the end of video 2 and shows you how to approach the fall line safely and progressively until you can link turns going downhill on very gentle terrain.

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