cross whatever is most comfortable. i know alot of people cross left over right. that's what i do. but whatever is better. and yeah, just bend your knees to get it behind you. try just straight back scratchers first, straight up old school. practice actually hitting your back. they're a lot of fun. and an iron cross isn't technically a mute grab. if you grab it, then it is.
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be aware, ski with care