Nathan Chen

[shine]

I'd be surprised if he attempts the 4Lo since he has said at least twice that 4Lo is not the priority this season despite having landed the jump, and skaters practice all sorts of jumps in practices which they don't attempt in competitions. But then if he were going to try it at some point this would be a good competition to do it.

 

[frida80]

Agreed. I hope the monstrous score Uno just put up at Lombardia doesn't get to Nathan and he'll just keep calm and do what he planned to do. Can't wait to see his new SP in its entirety!

At 4CC he intended to reduce his quads to focus on artistry. But when Shoma and Boyang decided to attempt more quads, he changed his mind. It's what makes me nervous.

But at the end of the season he learned he needed to prioritize his components more. I hope he sticks to his guns, win her lose. It's all about the long game.

 

[sheetz]

Warm up session is open to the public apparently. So far no report on jumps but there are a few pictures.
https://twitter.com/YukiNieve/status/908458156329639936
https://twitter.com/YukiNieve/status/908456519452131328
https://twitter.com/sayuricchi/status/908457443847421953

 

[xeyra]

Warm up session is open to the public apparently. So far no report on jumps but there are a few pictures.
https://twitter.com/YukiNieve/status/908458156329639936
https://twitter.com/YukiNieve/status/908456519452131328
https://twitter.com/sayuricchi/status/908457443847421953

Wait, is that his costume?

 

[sheetz]

Wait, is that his costume?

Yes. He wore it at Sun Valley.

 

[xeyra]

Yes. He wore it at Sun Valley.

I was going to say it needs moar bling but then remembered his SP is Nemesis so simple is actually more fitting. Red looks great on Nathan.

 

[sheetz]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4KAcZLbEbM
OK skate. 3A, 4F2T, 3Lz 91.80

Nathan's 3A seems to have stabilized and this one was very nice. Scratchy 4F so could only manage a 2T. Good choreography.

Also, nice video/article about Nathan
http://www.good4utah.com/sports/nat..._medium=social&utm_source=twitter_dana_greene

 

[shine]

I can't get over how easy that 3A looked. It's like you can't even tell it's been his problem jump for like ever.

 

[sherlock trollmes]

You can tell he had a lot of adrenaline - he was really trying to sell it. I thought he did a great job - and I think Shae did an amazing job with the choreography. The middle is a little empty, but the beginning is awesome and I loved the footwork. I also loved the final spin with the arm movements that went with the music. I'm so excited to watch this one grow. He's not playing it safe, that's for sure.

 

[sheetz]

I can't get over how easy that 3A looked. It's like you can't even tell it's been his problem jump for like ever.

I think it's helped that he's a lot stronger now and more or less stopped growing in height.

 

[shine]

You can tell he had a lot of adrenaline - he was really trying to sell it. I thought he did a great job - and I think Shae did an amazing job with the choreography. The middle is a little empty, but the beginning is awesome and I loved the footwork. I also loved the final spin with the arm movements that went with the music. I'm so excited to watch this one grow. He's not playing it safe, that's for sure.

Yeah, definitely a lot of adrenaline which made the program look a bit rushed and not completely in sync with the music at the start. I think the beginning part is best skated with a laid-back coolness like he did in the practice clip from Sun Valley. But this is only nitpicking! The program is already so good and I'm sure it will only get better with each outing. The step sequence was so exciting!

 

[sherlock trollmes]

Nathan almost got all 9's in PCS. One of his spin's was called a level 3, as was his step sequence.

 

[sheetz]

I think he might have missed his musical cue at the beginning because he was just standing there for a few seconds while the music was playing.

 

[sheetz]

USFS Facebook has skaters' reactions after their SP
https://www.facebook.com/usfigureskating/

ETA: Speaking with the media afterwards
https://twitter.com/sltribsports/status/908523138270478337
https://twitter.com/sltribsports/status/908523776043651072

 

[Roast Toast]

Is Nathan really planning to put both the lutz and flip in the second half of the program?? That's insane! Or maybe once he's doing the quad lutz it'll change place with the axel? Either way, a delayed quad flip is just unreal.

 

[sherlock trollmes]

My guess is that he's planning on doing the 4f in combination where it is and a solo 4lz right before the footwork. I think he can manage it - but I think he's smart to not do it all at once. I'm happy he stuck to his one quad plan!

 

[sheetz]

But now I wonder how many quads will be backloaded in his FS tomorrow. 2? 3? Will he include 4Lo? When Nathan says he's "taking it easy" it could mean he's just being slightly less insane than usual.

 

[sherlock trollmes]

Haha, good point - nothing would really surprise me. I wouldn't be shocked at all if he threw the 4lo in there just to see if he can do it.

 

[sheetz]

Back on home ice, Nathan Chen’s star continues to rise
http://www.sltrib.com/sports/2017/0...home-ice-nathan-chens-star-continues-to-rise/

 

[Kelly]

Still no one knows Nathan's music for FS?