Short, wide, narrow, long—ski turns come in a variety of shapes and sizes. These are the basics.

Learn how to make short-radius turns and add adaptability and versatility to your skiing with these tips from pro instructor Michael Rogan.

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Within minutes, however, I’m making wedge-style turns, and by the end of my 15-minute demo, I’m working in parallel turns. I’m not exactly laying down my edges yet, but it’s close enough to the real ...

The parallel turn is a broad category where much of the skiing you’ll see on the mountain takes place. Put simply, it refers to turns made without executing a wedge.