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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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