I still think they'll win but this has been a really wierd event so far.
There seems to be a lot of risk taking in this competition between Kozu going for a 4T in the SP and obviously S/S going for the 3A throw. Can't blame them for trying though.
I still think they'll win but this has been a really wierd event so far.
Thing is I'd have them in second.
Protocols are up and there were NO downgrades for them. The throw 3A is not worth a lot of points (7.5) so it's a high-risk-low-reward type thing. Judges weren't as crazy-generous with GOEs as we saw in dance either.
PCS advantage hurt by the factoring, but I'd look at them in low eights at least. Oh well. From what I've seen, the Pina-Baush inspired LP is a masterpiece and should vault them into first place.
A throw 3A = 7.5
A 3A (jump) = 8.5
I like S/S program. Once they polish it and should be pretty powerful. That fall took some energy out of it.
Because they believe in taking risks and being innovative with their content and programs. An attitude that is sadly becoming less common in skating. Sometimes the risks don't pay off, but this is how champions grow and improve - by challenging themselves, not by doing the same thing to new music.Why S/S tried a 3 axel throw in the SP is beyond me. They of all teams don't need it. They have the PCS and the levels on everything and Aliona's throw triple flip deserves +GOE every time. Risky for no reason.
Why S/S tried a 3 axel throw in the SP is beyond me. They of all teams don't need it. They have the PCS and the levels on everything and Aliona's throw triple flip deserves +GOE every time. Risky for no reason.
Confused. Why is a 3A only worth 7.5? Isn't it worth 8.2 otherwise?
I agree with you that they should be second. It seem they really docked them on GOE for the two elements after that --which it merited some, but not at the deep level. It's almost like the judges gave them the -GOE for not being as fantastic as they usually are!
A throw 3A = 7.5
A 3A (jump) = 8.5
Figure it was something like that. Bleh. I guess it's easier to do when you have someone throwing you.
But a 3S is worth 4.2; a throw 3S is 4.5. Just odd.
Because they believe in taking risks and being innovative with their content and programs. An attitude that is sadly becoming less common in skating. Sometimes the risks don't pay off, but this is how champions grow and improve - by challenging themselves, not by doing the same thing to new music.