Ladies - Long Program

[bigsisjiejie]

gala?

Victory ceremonies scheduled now. I think exhibition scheduled to start in 2 hours. 17:30 taiwan time = GMT +8

[justaskatingfan]

they got to make those medals bigger or the bands thinner!

[justaskatingfan]

Victory ceremonies scheduled now. I think exhibition scheduled to start in 2 hours. 17:30 taiwan time = GMT +8

thks

[oleada]

I have to say, Miki has really worked on her spins. They were quite good here.

[lilshorty]

It's been good folks. I'm out. See ya in the morning!

[CARA]

gala?

Gala should start at 4:30 am EST.

[FTnoona]

Gala should start at 4:30 am EST.

Will the link be the same for the gala?

[justaskatingfan]

Gala should start at 4:30 am EST.

thks

[MikiAndoFan#1]

Why isn't the medal ceremony on?

[Mrs. P]

It's so weird how even with the new rules the free skate scores are approaching the highs achieved last season. How did Miki score 200+ with a couple of clean programs when the rules this year restrict GOE's and eliminate the spiral sequence from short program, among other things?

Is it higher PCS scores? At this rate, even Yuna's record score could be surpassed by the time we get to the WC in March. It seems clean long programs have a much higher potential now than last season. If a clean Miki program can score 134, then a clean Mao and a clean Yuna could easily do 150+.

Yes, I think clean programs are coming into play here.

I compared Yuna's 2009 Worlds score with Miki's score here. (Though I know they are not exactly comparable, but I use them because in both cases both women broke 200).. Yuna actually had less tech content as she had an invalid spin and she bouched the 3S so only 4 clean tripe jumps while Miki had five. Miki also had more of a backloaded program than Yuna did. As a result Miki's TES (73.03) was about ten points higher than Yu-na's (63.19)

Also Miki's +GOE is pretty impressive (13.37) compared to Yuna's in 2009 (10.30)

But Yuna had better PCS (68) than MIki did here (61).

So clearly Yuna will likely outshine Miki on PCS and artistry at Worlds, but Miki has been so clean, something, with the exception of the Olympics, Yuna has not. (She's always made a little mistake or two such as the botched 3S in 2009 and the weird waltz jump and fall on the 3S in 2010)

It will be interesting to see if Miki, Mao or Yuna could break 140 at Worlds LP.

[CARA]

Will the link be the same for the gala?

I'm not sure. I've been watching with http://topic.pptv.com/2010/ynet/live.php?id=6905
I can only assume pptv will broadcast Gala as it has been broadcasting everything else.

[skfan]

the choreography change highlights mao's beautiful, beautiful spiral at the end of the long, but i actually like the original choreography also. does anyone know of any specific reason for the change?

[Layfan]

Why isn't the medal ceremony on?

I know! I wanted to see Mirai get her first major senior international medal.

P.S. Congrats to Miki and her #1 fans tonight. She was just sensational this competition.

[MikiAndoFan#1]

P.S. Congrats to Miki and her #1 fans tonight. She was just sensational this competition.

[aemeraldrainc]

Wow.
That was awesome.
Happy for all 3 medalists.
GOOO MIKI!! You're adorable!
Glad Mirai proved herself after the disappointment of Nationals.
Sad for Alissa. Keep your head up for worlds, sweetie! That's when it really matters!

And I'm out.
Wish I could stay for the gala, but after 2 straight nights of skating and only like 3 hours of sleep..I think I'm pooped. hehe
Good night/morning/afternoon everyone! Wherever you are!
It's been fun!