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- Jun 21, 2003
I vote yes.
For the simple reason that without the triple Axel the most CoP points you can squeeze into a program is about 45 (base values for jumps, not counting second half bonuses.) This requires a program with two triple triples (3Lz+3Lo and 3F+3T or 3Lz+3T and 3F+3Lo).
Mao Asada, on the other hand, scores 50 without breaking a sweat. Here is her jump layout last season:
3A, 2A+3T, 3F+3Lo, 2A, 3Lz, 3F, 3Lz+2Lo+2Lo = 50.0 base points.
Axel, axel, axel, and Mao quite literally has a one-fall advantage over anyone else.
Without the triple Axel Kimmie cannot win on the strength of her own performance, but must hope that Mao messes up. It could happen, but that's not the mind-set that you want going into competition.
Opinions?
For the simple reason that without the triple Axel the most CoP points you can squeeze into a program is about 45 (base values for jumps, not counting second half bonuses.) This requires a program with two triple triples (3Lz+3Lo and 3F+3T or 3Lz+3T and 3F+3Lo).
Mao Asada, on the other hand, scores 50 without breaking a sweat. Here is her jump layout last season:
3A, 2A+3T, 3F+3Lo, 2A, 3Lz, 3F, 3Lz+2Lo+2Lo = 50.0 base points.
Axel, axel, axel, and Mao quite literally has a one-fall advantage over anyone else.
Without the triple Axel Kimmie cannot win on the strength of her own performance, but must hope that Mao messes up. It could happen, but that's not the mind-set that you want going into competition.
Opinions?