2018-19 Japanese Ladies' figure skating

[leoleo]

Rika's jumping technique is actually fantastic! i am so excited for her future. Idk about 4lz potential but then you guys probably know more than me. It doesn't have to be a 4lz tho, she has landed 4T and 4S (her 4T is the better one in my opinion) so at least we know she can land quads. All the girls who have landed quads in competition so far are juniors and literally babies. It would be fantastic if Rika or another senior lady could land one too (with good technique please) to prove that you do not have to be a prepubescent girl to do it as some have claimed.

I personally am not at all positive about the junior ladies quad race. I don't see the point in urging to land quads with questionable technique that probably won't make it to senior circuit and could cause unnecessary injuries. I'd rather see the japanese juniors (and korean girls too please) work on their jumping technique and consistency so that we can see them compete for as long as Mao.

 

[yume]

Satoko,Kaori an Marin will skate at their first GP soon I wish them the best. I hope that Marin will show progress.
Seems like Marin plans a 3lz-3T in FS. But why a 3lo-3T in SP? https://mobile.twitter.com/Iron_Klaus/status/1052959821392211968/photo/3

 

[leoleo]

Recent interviews of Satoko, Kaori, Rika about their new objectives,
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dp2UiPBW4AACGnM.jpg

translated in english by cr: https://twitter.com/Iron_Klaus

 

[skatenewbie]

Satoko,Kaori an Marin will skate at their first GP soon I wish them the best. I hope that Marin will show progress.
Seems like Marin plans a 3lz-3T in FS. But why a 3lo-3T in SP? https://mobile.twitter.com/Iron_Klaus/status/1052959821392211968/photo/3

doing 3Lo-3T first and 3F in bonus is higher BV (albeit only 0.04 point) than doing her usual 3F-3T and 3Lo in bonus. but i prefer her putting 3Lz as solo jump in SP since she dont have any edge issues and her lutz is quite consistent.

 

[yume]

Tomorrow is novice nats. Hana Yoshida WD apparently. A shame, i wanted to see her battle with Sara Honda and Rika Tejima.
Here Sara's program at regionals. https://youtu.be/aGjQg_i6owY

 

[chopinskate]

doing 3Lo-3T first and 3F in bonus is higher BV (albeit only 0.04 point) than doing her usual 3F-3T and 3Lo in bonus. but i prefer her putting 3Lz as solo jump in SP since she dont have any edge issues and her lutz is quite consistent.

3Lo+3T is just such an awkward looking combo. I wish +3Lo combos were incentivised properly so people would instead attempt 3T+3Lo. Looks much better, is more easily integrated as part of the program due to the pure edge effect of the +3Lo.

 

[yume]

3Lo+3T is just such an awkward looking combo. I wish +3Lo combos were incentivised properly so people would instead attempt 3T+3Lo. Looks much better, is more easily integrated as part of the program due to the pure edge effect of the +3Lo.

Not a 3T-3lo but Yura Matsuda does a 2A-3T-3lo.

 

[chopinskate]

Not a 3T-3lo but Yura Matsuda does a 2A-3T-3lo.

Oh! What's the rest of her layout? Seems like she's doing triples there because she does a 3A, too?

 

[yume]

Oh! What's the rest of her layout? Seems like she's doing triples there because she does a 3A, too?

No 3A. The other combos are +2T combos. Repeated jumps are 3F and 3lo. I assume that she did an easiest layout at autumn classic because she was still recovering from an injury.
You can watch her lombardia free skate last season to see.

 

[Canadianskatingfan]

3Lo+3T is just such an awkward looking combo. I wish +3Lo combos were incentivised properly so people would instead attempt 3T+3Lo. Looks much better, is more easily integrated as part of the program due to the pure edge effect of the +3Lo.

Some 3Lo+3T combos look very nice. Anna Tarusina and Evgenia Medvedevas come to mind. Also Nicolas Nadeau for men!

 

[rikaquegira]

I just had a mini heart attack! [emoji23]

https://twitter.com/rockerskating/status/1053446422043869184?s=20

 

[leoleo]

They were just fine but i freaked out when the collision happened.

 

[Noxchild]

Wishing the very best for our girls today!! I know Kaori and Satoko will do well, but I pray Marin can have a much better SP than last time and enjoy herself!!

 

[lanceupper1114]

Satoko Miyahara's Song for the Sparrow is so beautiful, it almost brings a tear to my eye.

 

[christinaskater]

I think this season it’s going to be Satoko vs Alina at Worlds.

And if luck is on her side, Satoko may win Worlds this year

 

[SnowWhite]

I think this season it’s going to be Satoko vs Alina at Worlds.

And if luck is on her side, Satoko may win Worlds this year

I don't really think Satoko is that far ahead of the field. Rika Kihira has the 2nd highest score currently, for example. Sure, we don't know if she's going to be consistent, but that 3A gives her a big advantage.

 

[yume]

I think this season it’s going to be Satoko vs Alina at Worlds.

And if luck is on her side, Satoko may win Worlds this year

Well most of the time the luck is on her side. But it's really to soon to jump in that conclusion. She have at least 3 other Japaneses who can rivals her. Even if she's safe against most of them when the tech panel is blind. But really, Satoko doesn't have the TES potential to rivals Zagitova. She have to expect a bombing à la Milan

 

[christinaskater]

Satoko is the best artist in the world! Her musicality is top notch. Her jumps are bigger . She has more muscle now which is helping her jumps .

 

[yume]

Satoko is the best artist in the world! Her musicality is top notch. Her jumps are bigger . She has more muscle now which is helping her jumps .

She's surely the best artist of the field, even ahead of Kostner. But i'm sorry she's behind every other top girl who can be in a top 10 at worlds in term of jump quality.

 

[chopinskate]

I think worlds is Zagitova's to lose currently. I don't think it will be Miyahara contesting her for it.