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- Aug 9, 2008
Golly if only we could see those old school Jason Brown pairs vids... Obviously it didn't work out and it's hard to say whether his career would have fared better had he chosen pairs instead.
I know it's an exaggeration, but the idea of handpicking pairs skaters from the singles, with some exceptions, is not a thing I buy into. I think the issue is that pairs is extremely high risk and you have a partner to contend with. I think it's a matter of giving people a reason to select pairs in spite of some of the inheritance risks.
Also it's worth examining why it's difficult for us pairs to make the transition to that senior/elite
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This is true. I always find it funny though when people are so drama about singles jumps in pairs in a beginning of a season. There is so much to get ready. I would prefer they did not exist really as the pair elements are not only dangerous but are so so so difficult. If you have two good jumpers it does not mean you will have great pair elements and there can be up to 10 other elements. (Just saw what missing a pair spin can do to a score, or dings in levels) Training in other countries with this discipline is totally different too. You are hand picked from an early age with not the same worries as American pairs. There is good and bad. IN any case we have made some strides and hopefully more will happen. I did not expect teams from USA to blow doors here at this competition?? Just like everyone to get out and skate the first competition of the season. Onto the next one.