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The same thing happened to her 3flip at US nationals. I will have to watch more closely next time. Maybe 3flips require a steady edge going in, otherwise deductions!
Ladies' Short Program, Fri. 2/10 at 2:50 pm EST
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The same thing happened to her 3flip at US nationals. I will have to watch more closely next time. Maybe 3flips require a steady edge going in, otherwise deductions!
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I feel for Cynthia and Amelie for the situation they are in. Would not wish that on any skater.
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So far they are not making the job easy for Skate Canada. Don't you hate to have to pick the less bad rather than the best, as in the case of Canadian Men?
I think they're penalizing more seriously for lack of footwork before the solo triple in the SP this season. Caroline's 3F was really nice otherwise, I love how she held her landing. I think the +2 must be partly because of that. They need to give her harder transition into the 3F next season though, so that she can get higher GOE.
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What's the deal with the Canadians? Are they using 4CC to select a spot for Worlds?
That's what BofP said, too.
Prior to her flip, there was almost no linking footwork. Kinda harsh for a -2.
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I disagree--I think Kanako got lowballed on PCS. Her speed was the top of all the ladies skaters, just phenomenal and it should have been rewarded. I didn't think there was anything especially lacking in Mao's or Ashley's speed, but when Kanako came on, she just flew. Skating at that speed is VERY difficult.
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Ehh, they're the ones that skated poorly at Worlds in the first place to drop down to that one slot. I'm rooting for Amelie, but if it's a narrow victory and goes to Cynthia, I'd be royally pissed.
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Yes, the Canadians are running a skateoff. Looks like if Phaneuf doesn't win Canadians, she gets a do-over at 4CC's. If she loses here, I'm not sure what they are going to do. Either find a Senior B for her to beat LaCoste at, or just accept that for this year LaCoste is skating better than Phaneuf?
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Kanako always had the blazing speed, without seeming to get much of a boost in the PCS internationally. I think the judges may prefer the speed with a bit more refined stroking.
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Yes - 4CC determines which lady goes to Worlds. Amelie won Canadians, but Cynthia won the LP. I guess SC is trying to give Cynthia a chance. I think if Cynthia had won Canadians, she would have been named to the World team. Amelie's been skating better than Cynthia this season, but Cynthia is better recognized internationally. And, I believe, that if they're both at their best, Cynthia is capable of a higher score.
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Sorry, I was referring to the two Canadian ladies vying for World spots. The Murakami/PCS discussion happened in between.
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That's very interesting. Maybe Skate Canada is not all that committed to adding the points together for the SP and LP to determine the overall winner.
Wow, Mao got level 4 for her step sequence. That's rare even for her. I'm glad she attempted 3 axel. That was a good opportunity for her to try it before Worlds. I wish she'd made a go of her triple-triple as well. What do you think, will she attempt 3 axel or the triple-triple in the FS?
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This one spot may determine the number of Canadian entries for the Olympics and I think Skate Canada has more faith in Phaneuf at her best or close to it but she's had problems all this season, prompting her to leave her long time coach to move to Toronto to train with Orser 6 weeks before the Nationals. Then she lost to Amelie due mainly to messing up the first jump of the SP combo. Skate Canada is basically in a dilemma and hoping for a clearer winner, especially in an International situation.
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Ack, no, I was the one who quoted the wrong post. Sorry about that!
P.S., Team Phaneuf!!!
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