Perhaps "disappoint" is the wrong word to use. The thing with Oda is that he never turns out his legs or points his toes (not that every guy does) when he should. I am very much of the old John Curry school where form and body line are important for creating a picture on ice. He always appears to me to have clunky feet. I had hoped or expected that the move to Morozov would somehow address that, but at last it did not.
In addition, I SEE very little relationship to his music. When he skates, the music is mere background sound to his going from one end of the rink to the other. The best aspect about Oda are the wonderful deep-knee bends he gets on his jumps (ironic that he can't use those deep edges through the slow parts of his program ala Yuka Sato).
NOW remember... just because I see it this way doesn't mean everyone does. I am sure there are people out there who can see him over and over again.
In addition, I SEE very little relationship to his music. When he skates, the music is mere background sound to his going from one end of the rink to the other. The best aspect about Oda are the wonderful deep-knee bends he gets on his jumps (ironic that he can't use those deep edges through the slow parts of his program ala Yuka Sato).
NOW remember... just because I see it this way doesn't mean everyone does. I am sure there are people out there who can see him over and over again.