2024 Four Continents Men's Free Skate

[readernick]

Did anyone think Yuma wouldn't win? I'm happy when Yuma makes a mistake because it helps me to remember he is human. I wish he wasn't skating to this overused music. But, truly he is astounding.

 

[Dr. Jenn]

That was phenomenal!! Yuma is just such a talent, and he's had a major glow-up this year. He has always had wonderful jumps and skating skills, but his performance and choreography are much improved. I loved, loved, loved his step sequence!!

 

[moonvine]

Yes, they went back to drawing this year. Your questions make sense even at 5:30.

Thank you! I was confused because the last pair group, I think, went in reverse rank order, but I guess they just drew it that way.

 

[4everchan]

They did!

I know @CaroLiza_fan doesn't like it, but I'm not sure what the general opinion is. It seems to be within reason though...like I've never seen the skater currently in 1st place go 1st in the last group or anything like that.

I think they split it... 4-5-6 draw... 3-2-1 draw...

 

[YuBluByMe]

Kagiyama bringing it. The step sequence was better at NHK, but everything else was the best he’s done this season. His jumps are s m o o t h.

 

[peese]

let's hope you are right about this...

I believe Keegan will get the 2nd 3 axel back in for Worlds. 4 Sal not quite ready to go back in there yet.

 

[SNAKSuyun]

The quality of Yuma's skating, especially the jumps... His knees are to die for

 

[cohkaix]

Welcome back, Yuma!!

 

[Ichatdelune]

At this point in time, I doubt Max has anything to do with the hope of a pair team in korea. Their split happened several years ago.
On top of that, Canada is doing so much for the Korean team event chances Maybe, with the wonderful talent in singles we see in the junior ranks in Korea, that Korea should build their own pairs instead of counting on Canadian men

I need to save my energy for my new adopted son too

... I will not attempt to explain my feelings/thought process further, it's going to be meaningless. I will just say that we do not, I repeat do not have enough men. We currently have 10 (domestic) seniors and 7 (domestic) juniors. That is 17 in total. And considering the physical characteristics a pairs man needs (not everybody can be Han Cong) our hopes of building a native Korean pairs team is non-existent. Do you think I like having to depend on a foreign skater who has to go through citizenship hurdles? It's literally that there is no other option

 

[Dr. Jenn]

He's so cute!!

 

[moonvine]

Kaitlyn kitten tried to catch Yuma but he was too fast.

 

[YuBluByMe]

Cha….keep it together.

 

[anonymoose_au]

Yuma's faaaace! But it's a big score and he should be excited about it!

But here is Jun-liet! Or perhaps he will become Bat-Jun?

 

[triplelutzzzzz]

that was insane. not only did yuma break the 200 point line in FS and the 300 in total, but he also skated like his life depended on it. i could feel the StSq in my damn soul. even with the mistake on the flip... just wow. no words for ho wonderful that was <3

 

[4everchan]

... I will not attempt to explain my feelings/thought process further, it's going to be meaningless. I will just say that we do not, I repeat do not have enough men. We currently have 10 (domestic) seniors and 7 (domestic) juniors. That is 17 in total. And considering the physical characteristics a pairs man needs (not everybody can be Han Cong) our hopes of building a native Korean pairs team is non-existent. Do you think I like having to depend on a foreign skater who has to go through citizenship hurdles? It's literally that there is no other option

and that's why Max deserves credit for even considering going through these hurdles... then another opportunity came up... he tested it... this is what people do in their careers too.... you got a job... you get another offer... you see what it's like, then you make a decision... you don't leave the previous job, without securing the new job.

This is not the same when you have a relationship of course.. and i think a bunch of fans mix these two up. But i am done here.. focusing on gorgeous CHA's skating now

 

[anonymoose_au]

... I will not attempt to explain my feelings/thought process further, it's going to be meaningless. I will just say that we do not, I repeat do not have enough men. We currently have 10 (domestic) seniors and 7 (domestic) juniors. That is 17 in total. And considering the physical characteristics a pairs man needs (not everybody can be Han Cong) our hopes of building a native Korean pairs team is non-existent. Do you think I like having to depend on a foreign skater who has to go through citizenship hurdles? It's literally that there is no other option

That reminds me...isn't Harley Windsor skating for South Korea now? Or did that not happen in the end?

On the plus side, Jun's looking good

 

[elektra blue]

no Joker around this time, Bat-Cha made it

 

[figureskatingandrainbows]

24. Junhwan CHA
The Batman Theme

4S
4T (stepout)
3Lz!+3Lo (holds on)
FCSp4
3Lz!< (stepout)
StSq4
3A+2A+SEQ
3A
3F+1Eu+3Sq
CCoSp4
ChSq1 +1.90
FCCoSp3

FS: 177.65 (2nd)
TOT: 272.95 (3rd)

Much better from Jun than the disasters at the start of the season, hopefully he continues to heal up and get it at Worlds. He could take a medal if the rotation calls go his way.

 

[4everchan]

I am happy for Cha! With the ankle... the hard start of the season... this is looking promising for worlds now .
He is so nice to watch... never cease to amaze me

 

[anonymoose_au]

The Juna-Bauer will never be surpassed! It is truly a thing of beauty! That Choreo sequence better have got +5.00 GOE for real.

I'm no good at guessing scores, do we think Jun will stay on the podium? Or were Shun and Sota too good?