A somewhat unrelated questions, but how come no pairs do change hand death spirals anymore? I was looking at some older programs from Sochi and there were a few, but I haven't seen one for ages, except maybe a Junior Team who I don't remember the name of.
"I'm only human, after all"
The change of hand used to be a level feature, so pretty much everybody who could do it did it. It isn't anymore, so very few pairs do it.A somewhat unrelated questions, but how come no pairs do change hand death spirals anymore? I was looking at some older programs from Sochi and there were a few, but I haven't seen one for ages, except maybe a Junior Team who I don't remember the name of.
Yes, they must, they are only human and Canadian Nationals was barely more than a week ago. And Dylan did mention having some sort of accident in December. The levels and non-jumping elements haven't been as strong for them this season as they have been in the past. A missed lift level for a team that is typically great at lifts is unfortunate. But I give them credit for coming to this event, and they still could win, who knows. It's very close.
I know this is top score for US pairs?? That is really due to the absence of many top teams that would other wise be there. They should thank the skate Gods it' n Olympic year. They skated well, they all did but with the top 6 or 7 teams in the World actually there the scores would look a lot differently spread out so it is misleading to give them that moniker that is some added pressure for next year when everyone is there and they are not so high? Everyone knows no one is there so just enjoy the good skating don't give them pressure. That said what would the scores be if the 6 or 7 of the top teams in the World were there at this competition too?? 80's to 70's? SO the 1st place would not be the top score Internationally for USA. That said when given a gift by the skate Gods and no pressure to speak of take it and make the best and they all did. Bravo USA and AUSSIE and KOREA who I would have had higher place. Also I would have the Aussies in first and Lubov Dillon up some places, otherwise all is good. This is a good competition after all.
I have just watched some videos of the competition... Wow... So many spectators [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]
Not even a B event
I know this is top score for US pairs?? That is really due to the absence of many top teams that would other wise be there. They should thank the skate Gods it' n Olympic year. They skated well, they all did but with the top 6 or 7 teams in the World actually there the scores would look a lot differently spread out so it is misleading to give them that moniker that is some added pressure for next year when everyone is there and they are not so high? Everyone knows no one is there so just enjoy the good skating don't give them pressure. That said what would the scores be if the 6 or 7 of the top teams in the World were there at this competition too?? 80's to 70's? SO the 1st place would not be the top score Internationally for USA. That said when given a gift by the skate Gods and no pressure to speak of take it and make the best and they all did. Bravo USA and AUSSIE and KOREA who I would have had higher place. Also I would have the Aussies in first and Lubov Dillon up some places, otherwise all is good. This is a good competition after all.
If it wasn't an Olympic year it would look a lot different and so would the point spread. Scores are higher for lower level teams as the top teams are not there. They were probably invited but did not accept as their athletes are going to the Olympics and the turn around is too fast. Obviously. Was the meaning. Thank you skate Gods. Look at 4CC in 2016, 2015 or ? Are there not normally three Canadian top team there?and three Chinese teams there? The other USA team? or other Countries teams that score in the top? That is several top teams gone....it makes it more interesting to have lower tier teams all in a battle and very good them also.Well, the top 6 or 7 aren't all invited to this event. But I agree they would be behind the Chinese who would have been there.
I heard (from reliable source) that it was an accident that included a concussion, lacerations and a pretty big cut on the palm of his right hand (see Cdn Nat'ls videos where it was wrapped).
He looks a lot better than he did a week or so ago.
But Luba, I think, is in her mid 20s and is a terrific pairs skater EXCEPT for SBS jumps. She worked so hard to get her Canadian citizenship. I wonder if there's another Canadian male pair skater in the wings that could pair with her. She's very petite so size should not be the issue. Luba needs to go to "jump" camp first but there must be someone out there for her!
Well, the top 6 or 7 aren't all invited to this event. But I agree they would be behind the Chinese who would have been there.
Here is a pic of the Chineese at FourCCs 2007 I took! Heady days..... (they stuck me in the photog section....)
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http://s1217.photobucket.com/user/C...lorado/FC 108_zpsakfrrxpq.jpg.html?sort=3&o=1
I'm pretty sure this is it for Dylan. He's in his 30's and I think has made it known that he needs to get on with his life; this is why Kirsten MT ditched him for Michael M. But Luba, I think, is in her mid 20s and is a terrific pairs skater EXCEPT for SBS jumps. She worked so hard to get her Canadian citizenship. I wonder if there's another Canadian male pair skater in the wings that could pair with her. She's very petite so size should not be the issue. Luba needs to go to "jump" camp first but there must be someone out there for her!