Random Figure Skating Questions

Icey · Sep 19, 2014

Brezina shows his tattoo and upper torso

http://www.demotix.com/news/1907816...s-without-shirt-and-new-tattoo-brno/all-media

Fuente's "tattoo" costume

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3woCWkqMswA/Tss_yDFhrvI/AAAAAAAATm8/BmRE6KXZ1j0/s700/sonia+lafuente3.jpg

Never seen in it, but Abbott has said he has a Chinese character for good luck on one shoulder and would like another.

Evan has a lightening bolt on his right side.

Violet Bliss · Sep 19, 2014

Yes, JA has a tattoo on his shoulder. Patrick Chan got an Olympic tattoo on his calf after the 2010 games. His main issue was not with ISU but with his mother, quite a saga.

MalAssada · Sep 19, 2014

Here I am again!

How tall is too tall for ladies' figure skating?

dorispulaski · Sep 19, 2014

Well, let's look at successful skaters on tbe taller side

Polina Edmunds 167 cm
Mae Berenice Meite 168 cm
Gracie Gold 168 cm

Former world Champion Carolina Kostner 169 cm.
http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00004864.htm

That's 5 feet 6.5 inches or so- definitely not too tall.

Mathman · Sep 19, 2014

Although Gracie, at 268 cm, might be pushing the ceiling.

StitchMonkey · Sep 19, 2014

I got a bit board and check the ISU top 100

Agnes ZAWADZKI 170 cm
Joshi HELGESSON 171 cm
Kiira KORPI 169 cm
Jenna MCCORKELL 169 cm
Natalia POPOVA 169 cm
Elizaveta UKOLOVA 170 cm
Carol BRESSANUTTI 170 cm
Sarah HECKEN 170 cm
Leah KEISER 172 cm
Nika CERIC 171 cm
Kristina ZASEEVA 170 cm

dorispulaski · Sep 19, 2014

:

fixed my Gracie typo.

My stupid question is StitchMonkey, how did you get thay data that easily? Do you have a different access to the ISU bio.data base?

I looked up bitboard, and I don't see how that applied.

StitchMonkey · Sep 19, 2014

dorispulaski said:
: fixed my Gracie typo.

My stupid question is StitchMonkey, how did you get thay data that easily? Do you have a different access to the ISU bio.data base?

I looked up bitboard, and I don't see how that applied.

I just went to this page and. . . . opened each skater in a new tab about 20 or so at a time, closed the ones under 169 CM, then copy and pasted the names for the remaining tabs open. . . nothing too fancy. . . just stubborn with a decent computer and high speed internet. You can set your browser to open links in a new tab but not switch to that tab, very handy. Also, frequently if you press down on the scroll wheel (not roll down, push it in like a button, you should hear a click) if you mouse has that functionality, it should be default to open link in new tab. So for me it is just a matter of clicking all the names with the middle mouse button. The bio pages show the height. . . if it does not for you let's compare screen shots and figure out what kind of geo blocking is going on.

While we are on that webpage. . . can some one explain the logic of Jason training more in off season than on? I have seen other skaters show that. . . what am I missing?

MalAssada · Sep 19, 2014

I think StitchMonkey meant "a bit bored" :scratch:

Thanks for the answer! Now I can't even say that the reason I can't jump well (not even off ice/roller) is that I'm 1.68m :slink:

StitchMonkey · Sep 19, 2014

bellflower said:
I think StitchMonkey meant "a bit bored" :scratch:

Thanks for the answer! Now I can't even say that the reason I can't jump well (not even off ice/roller) is that I'm 1.68m

yeah. . . that is what I mean. . . pretty much trying to quickly say "I'm enough of a nerd to look at 100 skater heights on a lark" boredom seem the best explanation.

Icey · Sep 19, 2014

bellflower said:
Here I am again!

How tall is too tall for ladies' figure skating?

Lisa-marie Allen. who won us national silver and bronze medals and was 5th at the Olympics, was 5'8" I believe.

dorispulaski · Sep 19, 2014

Here is what a bitboard is, and you can see how it almost sounds like supergeek could use something like that
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitboard

dorispulaski · Sep 19, 2014

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StitchMonkey said:
While we are on that webpage. . . can some one explain the logic of Jason training more in off season than on? I have seen other skaters show that. . . what am I missing?

When they are in school, there is more time to train in the summer. That might be one reason.

silverfoxes · Sep 20, 2014

StitchMonkey said:
While we are on that webpage. . . can some one explain the logic of Jason training more in off season than on? I have seen other skaters show that. . . what am I missing?

I saw an interview with Plushenko where he said he trains up to 9 hours a day in the off-season and maximum 2 hours in season. I assumed it was because they need to conserve their energy (both mental and physical) for competitions.

StitchMonkey · Sep 20, 2014

dorispulaski said:
Here is what a bitboard is, and you can see how it almost sounds like supergeek could use something like that
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitboard

LOL. . . I'm flattered by your confusion!

And good call on the school. . . surprised more don't just take summer classes.

StitchMonkey · Sep 20, 2014

gallavich said:
I saw an interview with Plushenko where he said he trains up to 9 hours a day in the off-season and maximum 2 hours in season. I assumed it was because they need to conserve their energy (both mental and physical) for competitions.

Im surprised 2 hours is enough to maintain the fitness level for the whole season with that level. I wonder if he is not including stuff like maybe jogging in the morning, or basic moves with weights, i.e. fitness stuff normal schlubs can do, over "training"

ice coverage · Sep 20, 2014

StitchMonkey said:
... And good call on the school. . . surprised more don't just take summer classes.

Jason Brown did take at least one summer class (accounting) this year.
Last fall, I think he took at least two classes (Japanese and English).

I'm no expert, but I think skaters in general do take care to avoid overtraining during the season. Also, I seem to recall that some skaters are conscious of not letting their muscles get overly bulky???

karlowens2 · Sep 20, 2014

Anyone know where to find vid of Sarah Hughes Olympic long? It seems gone from YT. Is it correct that she is still the only woman to land 2 3-3 combinations in one Olympic program?

gourry · Sep 20, 2014

karlowens2 said:
Anyone know where to find vid of Sarah Hughes Olympic long? It seems gone from YT. Is it correct that she is still the only woman to land 2 3-3 combinations in one Olympic program?

It's still there. Here is one.
I searched for Michelle's Olympic long and Sarah's showed as a related link.

By the way didn't Tara do 2 3-3s?

MalAssada · Sep 20, 2014

Do you mean this one? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40pX566hGTs

Edit: Not fast enough :laugh:

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