I can see Takahashi as Presley... makes sense to me! :yay:
Not sure if that 3T was underrotated or if his quad toe will be downgraded (it seemed a little smushed on the ending).
evangeline said:All those DAISUKE banners everywhere!
I don't think we ever saw a country with 5 skaters who could potentially medal at worlds. Japanesse Nationals will be heartbreaking
I wondered about that too. But ***unabashed Dai fan warning ***I am not sure if his quad or 3-3 combo was fully rotated, but that was a great, great program. He is in a great shape!
evangeline said:What's also sad is knowing that the Japanese world team (barring injury/severe catastrophic meltdowns) will almost certainly have Takahashi and Hanyu....leaving only one realistic spot for at least three talented men (Machida, Kozuka, Oda) to fight it out.
Art&Sport said:^^ Re evangeline's comment, quite true. Somewhat similar for U.S. men, as both Japan and the U.S. are the most talent laden countries in the men's field. At U.S. Nats (with Evan and Johnny coming back), there will be six experienced senior international men vying for 2 spots (Evan, Johnny, Jeremy, Richard, Adam, Ross), and that's not even including the very talented Carriere, Messing, Armin, Aaron, as well as the very young guns, Joshua and Jason. And not to forget Mroz (if he gets his jumps and confidence back), as well as Grant Hochstein and Jonathan Cassar (who although he doesn't have a 3-axel, is a very expressive skater with an amazing spread eagle). Even Sean Rabbit has some good programs this season and would be competitive with some of the lower-ranked senior international skaters from some countries.
Wow, Japan has so many talented guys!
Dai - Love Dai, but not his new SP, it doesn't look polished yet. Despite some mistakes on jumps, he was the best.
Machida - Love his program. It was unique. Good job, Stephane!
Adam - I miss his curly hair
Brian - I'm so sad to say this, but I think his time has gone