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EXTREMES
> D. CRUD
1. Review this goal
2. Crud basics
3. Balancing in crud
4. Retraction hops
5. Kick and flick
6. Milking the elephant
7. R-H-Y-T-H-M
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Crud
skill building: Balancing in crud
Goal: Have a cruddy day
Level: Intermediate 
Expert  +
Crud
Suggested terrain:
In the crud - all slopes 
Author: Suzy
Chase-Motzkin
Summary:
Often while skiing crud, it feels as though you are being pulled in many
different directions. To get a feel for what is in store, try this simple
balance exercise in the cruddy stuff.
Photos and Videos coming soon!
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IMPORTANT!
Understanding our approach and philosophy is important if you'd like to
successfully use the drills in Ski Smarts
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When skiing crud conditions, you must constantly
adjust your balance. There is no single position that will keep you in balance.
Due to the additional forces caused by the heavy snow, you have to rely on
strength and inner balance. Begin by straight running in the crud on moderate
terrain.
Stand with your weight on the middle of the
arches of the feet.
- Lift your toes inside your boots and feel your
shins lightly touching the tongues--try to maintain your balance in this
dynamic position at all times.
While straight running, lift one foot, then the
other as if pedaling a bicycle. Be sure to maintain control of the ski that is
lifted.
Once you have a feel for the stance and the
strength needed to maintain balance and control, make some turns.
Print this out for future
reference and remember to have fun!
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