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From an objective standpoint, the second/third jumps in combo must be toe loops or loops. The base point values are:MKbeauty said:Can someone answer a quick question for me? I've been trying to figure out what advantage there would be for the ladies to try a 3/3/3 under the new system. Since they can only repeat two triples and there is no bonus for combinations, isn't a skater better off going for a 3/3/2 and doing the other triple solo (preferably after the 2 min. mark to get bonus points)? Is it because they can then throw in a 2nd double axel for the 7th jumping pass?
2T: 1.3
2Lo: 1.5
3T: 4.0
3Lo: 5.0 (5.5 with bonus)
2A: 3.3 (3.6 with bonus)
The most bonus a skater could get by repeating a 3 in the second half of a program that could be used as the second and third jump -- a 3Lo -- .5. So if the combo were 3Lz/3T/2Lo, with the 3Lo repeated at the end, the total difference would be:
1.5+.5=2
vs.
3Lz/3T/3Lo and a 2A later:
3.3 +10% bonus=3.6. A difference of -1 GOE in the 3/3/3 vs. 3/3/2 would still put the advantage to the 3/3/3, all else being equal.
The former strategy would be worth more if the last double were any other double but a 2A.
The subjective question is whether the "wow" factor of a 3/3/3 for a woman would up the Program Components.