So my point is the following : Skate Canada gambled on getting great skating skills, basic technique for the girls.
Does this provide any real benefits on competition? From my noob point of view, Larkyn’s programs, for example, are very simple and will never get a good PCS (her program, you know, this is how to open a video in YouTube with FS-program of 20 years ago).
So, do you think that a lady can learn to perform the (7+2)-program and jump on difficult jumps and combo at a later age? And that this is a working, stable, scheme for everyone, and not for individual uniques (Osmond)? In Russia, there is another point of view - that jumps need to be learned before puberty.
Does this provide any real benefits on competition? From my noob point of view, Larkyn’s programs, for example, are very simple and will never get a good PCS (her program, you know, this is how to open a video in YouTube with FS-program of 20 years ago).
Sigh. Why all the snarking? I think it's a shame for all of us that this is happening at all. Why don't we try to learn from each other? Russia has a great depth in ladies today, but this was not the case in the past. One may like it or not, but their system seems to work in producing champions. If getting champions is the aim: good for them! However, my main personal problem would be that I like to root for specific skaters and I just didn't get the chance with them quite recently, but I am now. Zagitova may encounter some mishaps, but she's continuing and still winning medals, the same for Medvedeva and Liza makes it all even better! Isn't it just great that we get to follow these young ladies, even after big successes? With the Canadians, it's slightly different. I love Kaetlyn's skating and I've been able to follow her for quite some time. That was nice, and now hopefully Gaby's back (if not medalling). The Canadian ladies programme did well too, though in a different way. Both systems have brought us beautiful skates and programmes. It depends a bit on what you like as a fan (and I'm not in favour of any specific country, just love certain skaters). With the pairs (my favourite always) there's more similarity in programmes I think: both systems produce more longevity. I think it's wonderful that after following D/B for many years, MT/M are now showing great promise...while T/M have been on the scene for quite a while and are still developping. Both systems have young talents coming up, and don't I love them all. While in the end I'm rooting for Loena in ladies, and J/C in pairs. Haha...no development programme present at all. But I hope both Russians and Canadians score well at Worlds! Whatever the system behind it.
Your best hope Cotop has never performed the program 7 + 2. How is Canada going to respond to the quad's and trixel's revolution in ladies skating? "Holy puberty", as we say?
Can you explain specifically and clearly how are you going to withstand the insane competition in ladies's skating? Without (1.Collect underpants/2.???/3.PROFIT!)-argument.
We will respond in time just as we have after Karen, Liz, Joannie, Gabby and Kaetlyn, all mature women who became either World Champions, Olympic and World medalists, not to mention that 50% of total World podiums currently, have been claimed by Canadian women the past 2 seasons.
Aurora Cotop has possibly the best coach as Ravi knows how to take raw ingredients and a strong work ethic, to make a skater extraordinary, especially post puberty. There are reasons why Medvedeva chose Canada to train, as she wanted a career after 17. "Holy puberty" indeed, Orlov!
Who is D/B? Sorry brain freeze.
Evgenia Medvedeva chose BRIAN ORSER
Despite falling on an underrotated 3f and popping 3 jumps, Larkyn got high PCS and finished 5th overall, which means she gets World Ranking list points. Unfortunately, she won't get a new SB because only ISU championship and Challenger events count for SB.
Can you explain specifically and clearly how are you going to withstand the insane competition in ladies' skating?
(Re. Evgenia Medvedeva). Being 16 and done, cannot be fun.
Despite falling on an underrotated 3f and popping 3 jumps, Larkyn got high PCS and finished 5th overall, which means she gets World Ranking list points. Unfortunately, she won't get a new SB because only ISU championship and Challenger events count for SB.
Being 16 and done, cannot be fun.
Is it really the end of the world if Canada happens to be in a drought for women's skating right now? :think: Every country has its weaknesses, and we've been incredibly lucky to have had the Pyeongchang powerhouse team roster for such a long time. People retire, go on break, move on, and there aren't always hungry birds pecking at the wing to fill the vacuum just yet. The next World champion probably, erm, won't be Canadian (GO RIKA! ) But in a few more years...? Give it time, people. It's skating, not a war
According to the results page, Larkyn placed 5th in the long but finished 6th overall. So, no ranking points for her. hwell:Despite falling on an underrotated 3f and popping 3 jumps, Larkyn got high PCS and finished 5th overall, which means she gets World Ranking list points.
Is it really the end of the world if Canada happens to be in a drought for women's skating right now? :think: Every country has its weaknesses, and we've been incredibly lucky to have had the Pyeongchang powerhouse team roster for such a long time. People retire, go on break, move on, and there aren't always hungry birds pecking at the wing to fill the vacuum just yet. The next World champion probably, erm, won't be Canadian (GO RIKA! ) But in a few more years...? Give it time, people. It's skating, not a war