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- Dec 22, 2012
First, I do think that the beginning of Mao's free skates are a bit bland.. She seems to take a lot of time to do her triple axel(s), her combo. Her gentler stroking doesn't help her I think. I also think that Mao using less speed in her program is because she is uncomfortable with it.
Second, I think Mao has been plagued with the title of being the "technical skater", as was with Midori Ito, when she is in fact, artistic. All the focus on her triple axel by the community lowers her PCS I think. Because God forbid someone be great technically and artistically..
Actually No Mao is not know as a technical skater only. Often commentators recognize her musicality and aristry. 2013 Worlds British commentaros said "best step sequence of the competition" If you are not an arsist cant perform Nocturne the way Mao does. If dont believe me give that program to a true technical skater who has a lot of work to do like Gracie Gold and see the results.