How to Drop Off a Cliff in Skiing
Introduction
Perhaps you\'ve seen a skier launching off a cliff in a magazine photo or television spot. The decision to hit a cliff is calculated and analyzed, not done blindly.
Instructions
Difficulty: Easy
Steps
Step One
Check what the landing looks like.
Make sure it\'s clear of obstacles such as rocks or trees.
Step Two
Determine if the landing area is steep enough to accommodate you landing there. As the cliff gets bigger, you\'ll want a steeper landing because it\'s easier on your body. Gravity is working for you unlike on a flat landing.
Step Three
Make sure there\'s enough snow at the take off and landing to ensure you can at least attempt a safe jump.
Step Four
See what the snow conditons are like. Ideally, soft powder is what you\'re looking for because it\'s more forgiving. If it\'s hardpack, you may want to consider hucking off the cliff.
Step Five
Figure out how much speed you\'ll need to clear the cliff. Cliff\'s don\'t necessarily have to be perfectly vertical. You may have to be moving at a good clip to clear lower out croppings.
Step Six
Decide if you can fast enough to make the jump.
Step Seven
Have a friend scout out the landing, while you decide how the take off looks and if you really want to do it.
Step Eight
Stay in a tucked position when you go off the cliff.
Step Nine
Extend your legs to meet the ground.
Step Ten
Land on your hip if you want to slough more speed quickly.
Step Eleven
Smile. Now you\'re a rock star.
Tips & Warnings
No need to rush a jump. Make sure you feel comfortable with all the different elements of he jump.
Stay relaxed and remember to breathe.
Article courtesy of eHow.com
http://www.ehow.com/how_16063_drop-cliff-skiing.html
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