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- Mar 14, 2006
I don't agree that Gracie Gold skates more maturely than Julia L. She looks more mature because she's two or three years older but that's not the same as having better presentation. Gracie's jumps are definitely bigger and that gives her a terrific advantage. Julia is a baby ballerina with stunning line and flexibility. Gracie has little flexibility - her Russian split is unimpressive and unlike Flattfan I wasn't wowed by her Ina Bauer into lutz because she has no backbend whatsoever. They're both fast. Julia's spins have much more wow factor. They'll be good competition for each other but I predict that Julia will outlast Gracie. Of course I'm prejudiced as I'm in Julia's corner bigtime.
On a minor note, I hope Gracie changes her costume as this one makes her look wide around the waist (the dress has no waist and is lighter in the middle).
On a minor note, I hope Gracie changes her costume as this one makes her look wide around the waist (the dress has no waist and is lighter in the middle).