From past records, probably the age of 16 is the limit to acquire reliable 3A. Patrick Chan still doesn't have one and may remain that way. I don't think he could have that privileged treatment if he was an American. In the field of American men, a 16 y/o who can't do a 3A won't be called a "next big thing" even as a joke. So is Rippon. I expected he would be eliminated quickly but he is still hanging on with the shackling 3A. Oda landed his first 3A after 17 y/o. He was physically immature even compared to average Japanese boys of his age. Oda's 3A has remained relatively inconsistent even three years after entering the senior. His "success"as a senior skater depended on huge GOE on all jumps. Jason Brown is not that kind of a jumper.
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