I disagree about Orser and the less is more strategy. I think Yu-na did plenty that was challenging. It was only in comparison to Asada who was doing 3 triple axels (but no triple lutz or 3/3 or 3sal) that Kim looked like she was going risk free. And in reality Kim didn't do the 3axel because she just couldn't do it. She also left out the 3loop but it wasn't because Orser never had Kim try the jump. She tried it plenty of times and they finally decided it wasn't working. Still if you look at the content other ladies were doing then and whats going on, Kim was taking plenty of risks. Not to mention it was a risk to switch over to the 3lutz/3toe and work on the 3flip for the season rather than just leaving things as is. I find the whole Kim doesn't challenge herself to be incredibly unfair to Kim...
In terms of Javier, I actually think if he takes out something it will be the second 3axel not the second quad. He's shown he can do both quads. In terms of Hanyu at this point why not go for the quad sal. So far its going pretty well he landed it in Finland, and was almost clean here. If it turns out that Hanyu is struggling I'm sure Orser will make some changes but I think its a perfectly good idea right now.
However I must say the title of this thread should be can Hanyu beat Chan if Chan is at his best, not the other way around. As of now I say no but I think in a year it could change.
In terms of Javier, I actually think if he takes out something it will be the second 3axel not the second quad. He's shown he can do both quads. In terms of Hanyu at this point why not go for the quad sal. So far its going pretty well he landed it in Finland, and was almost clean here. If it turns out that Hanyu is struggling I'm sure Orser will make some changes but I think its a perfectly good idea right now.
However I must say the title of this thread should be can Hanyu beat Chan if Chan is at his best, not the other way around. As of now I say no but I think in a year it could change.
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