Dropping In Parallel: a "how-to" guide (starring the Kirkwood crew)
And now, a special educational presentation from the Kirkwood crew..."Dropping In Parallel!"
We are live from the top of Once Is Enough, and I know a lot of you are wondering: "When is it appropriate to drop in parallel?"
It is definitely appropriate to drop in parallel when you are late for your afternoon shift. Hardrider demonstrates:
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There is also the question of form. "How wide should my stance be when dropping in parallel?" A good rule of thumb is: your stance width should be proportional to the size of your eyebrows. Arty50 demonstrates:
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The advanced skier can carry on a conversation while dropping in parallel. Superstar Punani: "Hey, have any of you guys seen my keeeeeeeeeeeeeeys..."
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Finally, the most important part of dropping in parallel: hiding your fear. Keep your weight forward, and step off like there's a buffet table at the bottom of the chute instead of big rocks. Spats demonstrates:
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This concludes our special magnion presentation of "Dropping In Parallel". Thank you for joining us, and good night!
Credits: Jim, Arty50, hardrider, Punani, Spats.
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Re: Dropping In Parallel: a "how-to" guide (starring the Kirkwood crew)
Forgot to mention earlier: those are great pics! http://tetongravity.com/ubb/icons/icon14.gif
So are you guys the A-Team, or the Queer-Eye Fab Five?