I have been waiting to say what I do because I haven't actually thought about it.
Over the last week I have concluded.
Up to about 10 knts x wind I just squeeze it off in the flare.
10-35knts I go to cross controls before the flare at 50-100ft.
The problem looking at others landing is that anything over 10 knts we just get to much drift with squeezing the crab out in the flare. And they end up landing skidding sideways. This is more noticeable landing with braking actions in the low 20's where even below 10knts the plane will skid away from the centreline.
And any float and you disappear off sideways at a rate of knots. Usually with the 20-35knt xwinds its gusting as well and you are picking your gust to touch the wheels down. Sitting with xcontrols you can just hold the attitude then let her drop when you want to.
Been fun thinking about it all. You may well be right chuck but I think I will stay with what works for me. I don't particularly think which way I am going to do it for each landing. The hands and feet just look after it. I suspect its a subconscious decision linked to if I am looking out the side window or not while in the crab
