2024 JGP Czech Skate Women's SP

[RafaelAstro]

I love a good Voila program, lol. I know the music is overused but Rena used it so well in her program! Just very beautiful overall, but especially that StSq. I like this program much better than her SP last year.

(also not important, but she looks a lot taller so kudos to her for working hard to keep jumping like That because wow. What incredible jumps.)

I don't like comparisons but this is way better choreograped than Xiangyi An sp, and I think both scored the same on pcs if I'm not mistaken

 

[Ichatdelune]

Come on, there are lots of japanese ladies wich should score the same on pcs or even more than Mao

I think it's a combination of Shimada Mao getting the JWC champion boost (plus the TES influence) and the fact that the judges are going to look bad if the JWC champion is overtaken in PCS too may times, i.e. Shimada Mao gets a boost while the other Japanese women get pushed down. C'est la patinage artistique whee

 

[Skating91]

The ISU video quality seems better this season as well. Nice cozy arena as well.

 

[elektra blue]

(jokes aside she's the best so far)

 

[figureskatingandrainbows]

9. Kaoruko WADA
How Does A Moment Last Forever by Celine Dion

2A
3Lz+3T
FCSp4
3F
LSp4
StSq4
CCoSp4 (bi-directional one-handed biellmann)

SP: 67.21 (1st)

Kaoruko's basic skating, knee bend, and performance are just so good! As amazing as Rena is, Kaoruko has just a touch more knee bend, depth of edge, and flow. Her spins are lovely as well. Now, she tends to struggle a lot more in the free, so don't be surprised to see her drop tomorrow, but today she was magic.

 

[Ichatdelune]

I don't like comparisons but this is way better choreograped than Xiangyi An sp, and I think both scored the same on pcs if I'm not mistaken

You're talking about Asian Trophy for An Xiangyi, right? Then you have to take account of the fact that there was likely a home advantage

 

[Jumping_Bean]

Beautiful, Kaoruko Can we please repeat this kind of performance in the Free for once?

 

[FlossieH]

Okay. I lied. Uezono has probably been easy to beat there.

 

[NoNameFace]

I'm absolutely touched by that performance of Kaoruko Wada. Plus is this her JGP debut?

 

[Jeanie19]

Kaoruko. I love her pastel dress. Great skate..all greens, solid jumps and great spins.

 

[DemTuppesSeine]

Half here Still need to eat. But will watch while eating. And probably will rewatch some of it tomorrow...

 

[Skating91]

Very nice! Competition is tough in Japan!

 

[elektra blue]

I'm absolutely touched by that performance of Kaoruko Wada. Plus is this her JGP debut?

i think so.

 

[norwegianfairytale]

Incredible skate!

 

[Jumping_Bean]

Now, she tends to struggle a lot more in the free, so don't be surprised to see her drop tomorrow, but today she was magic.

She's such a classic Short Program skater - Hoping she'll be able to change that here.

 

[Ares]

There was a spin from Kaoruki in both directions, I immediately got flashback of Kwan. And it was even better than what I saw from the previous Japanese girl.
I'm not an expert on Japanese names but I think it's my first time I come across any girl named Kaoruko.

 

[DemTuppesSeine]

I just caught the ending of Kaoruko. Beautiful!

 

[Ichatdelune]

As for Wada Kaoruko, not my favorite program but she does it well. Rightly above Uezono Rena

 

[triplelutzzzzz]

That was incredible from Kaoruko Wada! She flows on the ice so wonderfully and tbh I think she's got Rena beat. Just incredible!

 

[RafaelAstro]

Wow the speed and edges of Kaoruko are impressive!