that's true. so best international outing in yearsWasn't that US Nats last season?
Me neither, but credit where credit's dueI'm not the biggest Kagiyama fan but I have to admit that he worked on his presentation
i don't think so...too many emotions@figureskatingandrainbows Niji your son survived! Did you?
we'll be missing youI will see you after two weeks. Next weekend no time to watch events live. I will watch also ID but have other things to do.
Yes he is - his PCS in this event was really underscored, too, IMHOCamden is frequently underscored in PCS.
Looking at the scores now - granted I didn't see, but I can't IMAGINE how Yuma is 18 POINTS better in PCS than Camden. I truly don't understand.Yes he is - his PCS in this event was really underscored, too, IMHO
Nah, that part's fair.Looking at the scores now - granted I didn't see, but I can't IMAGINE how Yuma is 18 POINTS better in PCS than Camden. I truly don't understand.
I'm crying but yes, I'm so proud of him for fixing his areas where he was weaker and overcoming injury@figureskatingandrainbows Niji your son survived! Did you?
He always had amazing basics, which is why I was a fan—I also just liked him as a person—but he didn't shine in terms of connection to the music or detailed choreo IMO. (His dad's taste in music didn't help either...) But I think he's really upgraded some aspects of his skating now, and he's had the time to perfect his programs so that every movement falls on an appropriate musical accent. His spins are also better than they were before.Surprised Yuma is rated rather "low" here. I didn't see this free skate but to me he was already a charismatic performer before his injury, and overall just an incredibly well rounded skater with great skating skills.
Haven't seen it yet, but when did that ever stop me from giving an opinion
1. Andrew, bronze, yes! Sorry he fell on the 3A, but now I know and so when/if I track down the vid, I can concentrate on performance and steps.
Andrew has won international summer comps (Philly), but has never medaled at a Challenger.
2. Yuma has improved performance skills. He has not always had them. I remember a GP, maybe it was France, where he had a disaster skate. He had peppy music, and his stern facial expression, completely inappropriate for the music, did not change throughout the entire skate. Performance is easier when things are going well, true performers bring it to disaster skates. He was younger and needed to work on that.
I've always liked Yuma and it looks like he took time to work on presentation during his injury, he will be a force. Looking forward to seeing his skate too!