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joesitz said:I'm not talking about the differences in an error. I'm talking about a complete loss of a part of an Element. If someone does not land a jump he has not completed the Element.
That is an interesting way to look at it. We can divide the deftition of a particular jump element into three parts, take-off, rotation in the air, and landing. So for example, a triple Lutz, by definition, comprises:
1. Take-off with toe-pick assist off a back outside edge.
Of you cheat the edge, then you have not satisfied the definition of the element., a triple Lutz.
2. Rotate three times in the air.
If you cheat the rotation you have not satisfied the definition of the element, a triple Lutz.
3. Land on the BOE of the opposite foot.
If you fall on the landing, then you have not satisfied this part of the three-part definition.
So which is worst, to fail on the first part, the second part, or the third part? For skating purists, I think a good case could be made for saying "no credit" if you don't do 1, 2,and 3.