About the harness, I have not seen or heard about Japanese skaters practicing jumps with a harness usually, although someone said there is a video of Kozuka practicing with it handled by his father when he was a kid. And recently, Marin Honda was practicing with it abroad.
I heard, in the first place, Japanese normal rinks do not have a harness (the type equipped with the ceiling) as they are crowded with general people, and not dedicated for competitive skaters (I heard before Chukyo University rink and Jingu rink have, but not sure). As for the one held by a coach, it requires power and technique, so that there are not so many coaches who can handle it well. And, this type is also difficult to use in a crowded rink.
Japanese rink condition may be preventing skaters from the practice using a harness. This is just my impression though. Coaches might have a different idea. They might not prefer such training. I don't know.
I heard, in the first place, Japanese normal rinks do not have a harness (the type equipped with the ceiling) as they are crowded with general people, and not dedicated for competitive skaters (I heard before Chukyo University rink and Jingu rink have, but not sure). As for the one held by a coach, it requires power and technique, so that there are not so many coaches who can handle it well. And, this type is also difficult to use in a crowded rink.
Japanese rink condition may be preventing skaters from the practice using a harness. This is just my impression though. Coaches might have a different idea. They might not prefer such training. I don't know.
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