2016-2017 Japanese Nationals Ladies SP
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I avoided following this event because I kind of expected Mao to have this sort of a performance 
I don't know that to say other than it's heartbreaking seeing her not being in form and so far off the podium. I am praying for a miracle tomorrow though it might be best for her at this point to call it a season, regroup, heal, and try her Swan song in the Olympic season with rejuvenated powers.
On a more optimistic side, thrilled to see the gorgeous Marin doing so well. Apparently she is finally conquering her SP demons. She is a joy to watch and a breath of fresh air on the junior circuit among all those back-loading program, crazy tanos and rushed movements for the sake of grabbing points. And nice to see Wakaba doing great as well. I like both these ladies a lot. Last, but not least, I am thrilled for Rika! May she remain in second place, it would be a great victory for her after how bad this season went for her so far.
I don't know that to say other than it's heartbreaking seeing her not being in form and so far off the podium. I am praying for a miracle tomorrow though it might be best for her at this point to call it a season, regroup, heal, and try her Swan song in the Olympic season with rejuvenated powers.
On a more optimistic side, thrilled to see the gorgeous Marin doing so well. Apparently she is finally conquering her SP demons. She is a joy to watch and a breath of fresh air on the junior circuit among all those back-loading program, crazy tanos and rushed movements for the sake of grabbing points. And nice to see Wakaba doing great as well. I like both these ladies a lot. Last, but not least, I am thrilled for Rika! May she remain in second place, it would be a great victory for her after how bad this season went for her so far.
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Mai :luv17:its always great to see the joy on and esp off the ice
PCS could have been higher though
Absolutely agree! That was a cracking performance that deserved more :scowl:
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she got 30+ at both of her GP event so one would think she would get higher here since its "nationals" and everyone is getting "inflated" PCS
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she got 30+ at both of her GP event so one would think she would get higher here since its "nationals" and everyone is getting "inflated" PCS
Right! Poor Mai
Marin was simply STUNNING! Her skating skills are to die for, transitions beautifully included in the program, her softness is just amazing.. Technically, her Camel Spin was not at her best and the StSq was again considered level 2.. I wonder why they didn't include some difficult steps in that to gain level 3 or 4, it is from the start of the season that she get level 2
Aniway, she absolutely deserved more PCS. She is one of the most polished and expressive skaters in the world, for me
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Hongo deserves the PCS I think but I'm still waiting for videos
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She deserved her PCS. Today she was on fire and the SP created a beautiful atmosphere. Her PCS were right.. but both Marin and Wakaba deserved more, IMO.
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Right! Poor Mai
Marin was simply STUNNING! Her skating skills are to die for, transitions beautifully included in the program, her softness is just amazing.. Technically, her Camel Spin was not at her best and the StSq was again considered level 2.. I wonder why they didn't include some difficult steps in that to gain level 3 or 4, it is from the start of the season that she get level 2
Aniway, she absolutely deserved more PCS. She is one of the most polished and expressive skaters in the world, for me
i dont think its related to not including enough steps , missing levels on stsq and spins is often problem for Marin, maybe its concentration issue
Wakaba PLEASE replace that triple flip (e) with a triple loop!! So sad to see her losing almost 5 points every time. 
Imho she deserved only a !, she took off on a flat edge, but a triple loop would be much better. Please follow Satoko's example
Imho she deserved only a !, she took off on a flat edge, but a triple loop would be much better. Please follow Satoko's example
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So I was ablte to find videos of ladies sp in YT. My thoughts on a few I watched.
Kanako... girl that costume is err... I don't know. Well, I like her smiles at the end of her programs but it annoyed me today. Low score, I wish she didn't have to be so happy about it . It doesn't make sense to me unless she didn't come to win.
Rika... she's underscored in her previous competitions so I'm glad she brought her A game here. Obviously, I'll be downloading this performance and save it to my PC.
Satoko... sort of bland to me but she's got such an airy quality, she moves light on the ice. Her spins are nice and again, congratulations for getting first. Good luck with the LP.
Wakaba... nicely done. Nice flow and connection to her music. Love that guts pose at the end.
Marin... Besides that stsq (which I thought is kind of simple) , overall a lovely lovely skate. Looking forward to her LP.
Mao... okay... her jumps weren't there with her again this time but her skating is just sublime. And the stsq is really wonderful.
Kanako... girl that costume is err... I don't know. Well, I like her smiles at the end of her programs but it annoyed me today. Low score, I wish she didn't have to be so happy about it
. It doesn't make sense to me unless she didn't come to win.Rika... she's underscored in her previous competitions so I'm glad she brought her A game here. Obviously, I'll be downloading this performance and save it to my PC.
Satoko... sort of bland to me but she's got such an airy quality, she moves light on the ice. Her spins are nice and again, congratulations for getting first. Good luck with the LP.
Wakaba... nicely done. Nice flow and connection to her music. Love that guts pose at the end.
Marin... Besides that stsq (which I thought is kind of simple) , overall a lovely lovely skate.
Looking forward to her LP.Mao... okay... her jumps weren't there with her again this time but her skating is just sublime. And the stsq is really wonderful.
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So I was ablte to find videos of ladies sp in YT. My thoughts on a few I watched.
Kanako... girl that costume is err... I don't know. Well, I like her smiles at the end of her programs but it annoyed me today. Low score, I wish she didn't have to be so happy about it
Rika... she's underscored in her previous competitions so I'm glad she brought her A game here. Obviously, I'll be downloading this performance and save it to my PC.
Satoko... sort of bland to me but she's got such an airy quality, she moves light on the ice. Her spins are nice and again, congratulations for getting first. Good luck with the LP.
Wakaba... nicely done. Nice flow and connection to her music. Love that guts pose at the end.
Marin... Besides that stsq (which I thought is kind of simple) , overall a lovely lovely skate.
Still waiting for some others to be uploaded.
Where are the videos, please?
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I can't find the official results from this event. Official results site (in English) doesn't show it yet. Does anybody know where to find it, or could someone who knows post the SP results here?
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