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Ithink Lipnitskaya still isn't better than Czisny... she did awesome spins and combos... other strong spinner is Viktoria Helgesson.. the fastest layback! she can get the level 4 for only for the speed.. without a big variation
Czisny was better in different ways but she was also one of my favorites so its clear I'm a spin enthusiast! I spent some time in BG so I'm very familiar with her work. @Gkelly posted a gem in a thread I started that celebrated obscure videos from past World Championships. Check out this one of Nathalie Kreig from 1992 WC's if you enjoy spins and pure spunk!! It's great seeing the judges get booed.
http://youtu.be/B9dsRFarP1A
Thanks again @gkelly
Please post your own videos or just come watch some classics here:
http://www.goldenskate.com/forum/sh...Figure-Skating-Championship-Videos&highlight=
I believe spins are undervalued in terms of executing a great spin. The +GOE values should really be increased and the base value differences should be decreased. Spins, in terms of their technical value, should primarily be about speed, centering, and clean lines.
I could get behind this. At the very least, no +GOE whatsoever for spins that travel and slow down while the skater tries to desperately contort him/herself in extreme positions, no matter how "valuable" those positions may be.
The buzz around town is that Yulia is working on a new spin for next season. What could it possible be and where will it go. She is going to have to replace one in order to keep her layout full of 3's. So what do you think? Will she drop a spin and replace it. If so which one? What will it look like? Consider this.....Eteri is very accustomed to her spin capabilities and even she said she was wowed.
My guess......were going to see a variation of her flying camel where she puts her head down by her foot like at the end of her spiral in the FS this season. A spinning spiral I guess that eventually leads to a Biellman. I really can't think of anything else. Anyone care to take a guess?
Maybe like a candle spin, but then bending her knee down over her shoulder or head? (sort of like these: http://img8.hostingpics.net/pics/16728yanaball.jpg --- http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-B69AENE6M...AVc/sju6SumWouQ/s1600/vintage+contortion6.jpg --- http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xCL44HeiF.../s1600/Alina+Kabaeva+crazy+flexible+clubs.jpg)
Or a Yuna camel that drops down to an upside-down candle spin (that'd be weird-looking I've seen something like this in rhythmic gymnastics)
Could this be the new spin by Yulia?? http://vk.com/albums-31036833?z=photo-31036833_325229075/photos-31036833
I find spins really fascinating and mind-boggling With that said, I put more importance with the positions and speed rather than the centering so it's no wonder that I really like Yulia's spins, compared for example, Yuna's. In the men's, the only spinner that I like is Yuzuru because of his positions and speed (except when he bobbles after jumping mid-spin). Other than him, I couldn't tolerate any men doing spins (except maybe Lambiel and MCM).