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- Nov 12, 2013
One thing about Boyang that needs to be fixed ASAP (I know he's probably already working on it) is his shallow edges. The most difference between him and the other senior skaters can be seen here.
The program itself has some very blank bits and the uneven-ness of it makes for an so-so viewing experience.
These are programs that he has brought from his Junior Days, so I think, next year, he'll have the full force of his federation behind him to get good programs made. (but maybe NOT Lori...who would be a good choreographer for Boyang?) Any ideas?
My own theory about Chan vs Hanyu's footwork is that Chan's build, with a lower center of gravity, makes it easier for him to skate with greater stability, greater power and force, deep knee bends and edges, he is almost etching figures into the ice. Compared to Jin's compatriot Yan Han, the other skater from China whose skating qualities and edges are top notch, Jin's slenderness ratio really works to his disadvantage, I don't think it is easy for Jin to develop the same deep edges, musculature, etc, of Yan Han.
I hope he gets someone other than Lori Nichols. A Russian, who choreographed Plushenko's?
I reckon this is why his jumps and spins are stronger, his slender build is an advantage when jumps are performed, with good technique, he can rotate faster with time for completion and flow. He does have a lot he needs to improve on, especially his PCS, other than the 4lz, what I like most is his eagerness, sheer love for skating and abundant enthusiasm, he really attacks his jumps and step sequences, sometimes elegantly, othertimes not. I reckon it was infectious because Hanyu went out and skated lights out afterwards.
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