[header] How to carve like a downhill racer on skis [title] Start by finding a large, gently pitched slope, preferably with not too many people. [title] Practice making slow, parallel turns with your skis. [title] Position your skis a little more than shoulder's width apart. 
[step] You don't want them so close that they could get tangled up with each other in mid-turn, but you want them far enough apart for stability. The right width is important in making banked turns without your knees colliding.