SP/LP: Combined number of quads
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I think Goebel wasn't as artistically good as Yagudin/Plushenko, but at that point Plu/Yags could both pop a jump and do one less quad and still come out on top. I think under CoP it would have been closer.
Also under CoP, Goebel would have been given MUCH more credit for the transitions leading into his jumps and Yags/Plushenko (hopefully) would have been dinged in the TR mark for not having as many.
I think Goebel wasn't as artistically good as Yagudin/Plushenko, but at that point Plu/Yags could both pop a jump and do one less quad and still come out on top. I think under CoP it would have been closer.
Also under CoP, Goebel would have been given MUCH more credit for the transitions leading into his jumps and Yags/Plushenko (hopefully) would have been dinged in the TR mark for not having as many.
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Both are my love, lol. But frankly I don't think either of them can win a quad contest against Tim Goebel at Tim's prime.
so yes, quad is a must to reach the podium but the whole package (choreography, presentation, other elements and jumps) is the must to be a champion. My point is, you should have 2 quads at least in both SP and LP, but if your presentation is poor, then forget it. Kovtun can even put 3 quads in a long program and 2 in the short if he can do it, but if he presents his LP like a sleepwalking zombie and execute other elements poorly, I see no reason for his PCS to be higher than 70. (in my humble opinion). How much I wish Gachinski to make a come back and to see how Tat consider her choice between these 2.
If Javi can execute 4 or 5 different types of quads (as rumor has it) and he decides to execute them all, he is welcome but don't forget other elements or else it's hard for him to reach to the top. Though I can somewhat forgive him thanks to the sleeveless shirt as the new outfit.
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If Javier wants to attempt 4 different quads, more power to him. However, they shouldn't just be for the heck of it. He should have at least somewhat of a handle on these quads in practice (even 20% of the time) to deem it competition worthy. Otherwise it could be another Olympics disaster if he triples them.
I don't want to get quad crazy and eagerly hope that men are trying 4 different quads... but I would hope they would at least consider mastering two different types of quads come 2018, to show at least some progression over the next 4 years.
I also think that people focus too much on an increased level of difficulty as detracting a ton from the program. I think a few less steps into a 4Z versus more transitions into an easier 3Z doesn't affect the interpretation of the program as a whole. A good skater like Javier won't let the importance of a quad overwhelm the rest of an otherwise wonderful program.
I don't want to get quad crazy and eagerly hope that men are trying 4 different quads... but I would hope they would at least consider mastering two different types of quads come 2018, to show at least some progression over the next 4 years.
I also think that people focus too much on an increased level of difficulty as detracting a ton from the program. I think a few less steps into a 4Z versus more transitions into an easier 3Z doesn't affect the interpretation of the program as a whole. A good skater like Javier won't let the importance of a quad overwhelm the rest of an otherwise wonderful program.
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Javi's new SP, he performed it in an ice shows so he didn't try out the intended layout. But the commentators said he had 2 quads plan in this SP: http://youtu.be/vELBcJEujJM
If he can perfect it, I expect a new world record.
Javi has more chances of success, in my humble opinion, since he has much much better jumps than Kovtun both in term of quality and quantity.
If he can perfect it, I expect a new world record.
Same for Kovtun who is trying to put 5 quads in both of his program. We all know what happened to Kevin Reynolds.
Javi has more chances of success, in my humble opinion, since he has much much better jumps than Kovtun both in term of quality and quantity. I think we should take Brian Jourbert's words more seriously, when he said trying quads affects other elements of the program not positively. Yes if they think they can do it, why would stop them, but surely it will affect the program to some point. What matters is can they pull it together. :think:
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Oh of course it will affect it to some degree. But that's the gamble you take to attain more points. Why try triple axels in the second half when it would probably affect other elements of the program not positively (compared to reeling off easily triples)... because it gets you a bonus.
A bit off-thread (sorry), but I vaguely remember there being an unofficial 'jumping competition' ages ago. I wonder if having such 'discipline' as a separate category might be interesting. There are other winter olympic sports that judge only one single jump performances, such as ski jumps and aerial jumps. Why not figure skating jumps? Separate those skaters who are more 'jump-inclined' from the others and give them a chance to show their stuff on a competitive level without them worrying about their (weaker) artistic performance. Just thinking...
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Same for Kovtun who is trying to put 5 quads in both of his program. We all know what happened to Kevin Reynolds.
It allowed him to win 4CC?
Javier has slightly greater quantity of jumps, but if Kovtun tries 3 quads and 2 triple axels and learns a lutz-salchow or flip-salchow sequence, that's one extra axel and Kovtun would have the edge. Of course Kovtun has less quality than Javier, but is slightly more consistent on his non-quad elements -- certainly more consistent than Javi on the 3A. Both are unfortunately "prone" (I use quotes for Kovtun since it's hard to say after just one GP season) to popping/doubling quads or triples, which is holding back their TES score from challenging Hanyu.
...I wouldn't recommend him trying the quads in competition if he's only 20% successful in practice. In competition, they become exponentially harder because of nerves + the demand of the overall program. Also, as Meoima said (and as I've said in the past), a quad isn't something you do and it's done, over with, no effect on the rest of the program. The second quad becomes harder than the first, because you've already expended energy doing the first (this, btw, is the answer to your earlier question--why do people with a decent quad toe like Denis Ten opt not to do a second one. Because it's harder than the first.
). Also, after that second quad, you'll still need to do your other jumps, which also become harder due to the energy you expended on the quads (see Lambiel's flawed second quad + 3Lz fall at the Torino Olympics). If you translate that into four different quads, with some of them being only 20% successful in practice, what you're likely going to get is an epically sloppy program filled not just with failed quads, but failed triples.
So, no, you're right, Javi shouldn't attempt 4 different quads in the LP. I suggest he shouldn't attempt 4 quads even if they're over 20% successful in practice. I'd say every one of the quads should be at least 50% successful for this to be anything less than a nightmare, due to the snowballing effect I outlined above.
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But not in other competitions.
and I mean it's plural. It's not only Kovtun who will try to max out his BV, Javi also tries his best, too. Gachinski will also try his best, too. And other guys as well. Someone with powerful jumping ability like Han Yan will also try to do the same. So it's not Kovtun vs Javi but all the guys vs each other.
The thing is, you can put down the highest BV you could ever think of but the rate of your success, on the other hand, is not always guaranteed. You can land the quad, with ugly entrance and unbalance landing with - GOE, it's your choice after all. It's your choice if you cost too much energy on quads and let it affect your whole program, too.
Brian Joubert is not a rookie, his longevity has proved it all, and he knows how hard it is to integrate quads into a program. If you want to do it, welcome, no one will stop you. So yes, try as many quads as you want, but don't complain when the judges put you down if your program suck overall.
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Javi doesn't max out his BV as well as he can. He only attempts one triple axel and the triple he repeats is a 3S, not a 3A/3Z/3F. Along with 2 quads in his SP, I'd also like to see him switch the 3S to a 3Z or something (it's also less risky should he triple one of his 4S and potentially Zayak his final 3S).
Gachinski also doesn't max out his BV, particularly with his 2A+2A sequence which makes absolutely no sense. Its BV is 5.81 in the second half... compare that to 11.77 points for a 3Z-1Lo-3S. Gachinski could even do an easy 3T+2T (or 3F+2T or 2A+3T for more points) and it would be worth more than a 2A-2A sequence. Gachinski also doesn't do any quad or 3A in the 2nd half. On occasion, he's omitted the 3F (maybe because he lips), and he doesn't max the levels on his spins/footwork.
Gachinski also doesn't max out his BV, particularly with his 2A+2A sequence which makes absolutely no sense. Its BV is 5.81 in the second half... compare that to 11.77 points for a 3Z-1Lo-3S. Gachinski could even do an easy 3T+2T (or 3F+2T or 2A+3T for more points) and it would be worth more than a 2A-2A sequence. Gachinski also doesn't do any quad or 3A in the 2nd half. On occasion, he's omitted the 3F (maybe because he lips), and he doesn't max the levels on his spins/footwork.
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I mean next season. "Will try to do the same" doesn't ring a bell? All guys will try it since they all want to win. Especially Javi since he is only getting older and this year GPF will be in his home soil. So if he wants any big title, it's this season and the next.
I believe all the top guys can execute the hardest BV in practice. Like Javi can land 4 types of quads in practice. But the ability to bring it out in the competition is a different matter.
That's sort of the point though. Three quads is EXHAUSTING (especially with one of them in the second half). Sure it would be great to do 2 3A, but I think it's smart to not force it. I do think his layout is dumb for zayaking reasons. Basically if he pops his second 3S and doesn't do another jump to replace the final 3S, he's toast (and that's exactly what happened at the Olympics).
I mean from a strategy standpoint, it may make more sense for Javi to build a bigger lead with 2 quads in the SP then try to force a second 3A in the FS.
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You would think Brian Orser would prevent that. I mean, yeesh, if you're going to go for the easy final jumping pass, at least do a 2A - 3.3 points (instead of 4.2 points) is better than no points. He needs to step it up though... at least put a 2nd lutz if you're not going to put in a second axel. Considering the lutz is usually done as part of a 3-3 combo in his SP, and his 3F is done as part of a series with a 3S, he should feel comfortable reeling off either as a solo jump to close his program. Maybe not in the past due to fatigue, but now he should be aware of the risk of that final 3S, having cost him an Olympic bronze.
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It's true, a 2S would have just eked him into 3rd. :disapp:
I do think Ten deserved bronze because he was one of the few guys to turn out a not completely horrible FS (the 3F being minor and the 2A being the only glaring error and it wasn't a fall). Frankly I think Ten was underscored in the LP for PCS. But yes, he was overscored in the SP with the fall on the quad and no 3-3. IMO, Javi was also generously scored in his SP considering he had errors on 2 jumping passes. Under 6.0, I'm sure Liebers and Brown would have placed ahead of him.
Here's hoping Fernandez is the first to land 5 quads. I hate how quad technicians get pigeon holed into being "technical skaters" and I love that Javi shows you can do both (and still have a solid program).
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Same here, fingers cross for Javi to win big titles this season. :yay: if he is eager to land a new quad, like the loop or the luzt, then I hope he will do well and get the record!
I give Ten credit for his "not completely horrible FS," as you put it. But I can't get behind raising his PCS (I can, however, get behind lowering Hanyu and Chan's PCS for their sloppy FS, so I guess that's raising Ten's PCS in a relative sense). To be honest, almost all of Ten's skates put me to sleep. And Javi's LP wasn't horrible either. In fact, he was one of the few people who landed two quads and wasn't completely horrible on everything else (the judges slaughtered Joubert with levels and PCS, and slaughtered Reynolds with PCS and downgrades). Considering Ten's short, I think Javi deserved bronze. Zayak rule should just downgrade his 3S into a 2S, not give him 0 points. Especially considering the huge points Hanyu and Chan were racking up with falls/step-outs, the Zayak punishment is kinda ridiculous.
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He's not getting older? What's his secret? I want some of whatever's making him not get older
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Lol, sorry I mean he is not getting any younger.He's not getting older? What's his secret? I want some of whatever's making him not get older
if Javi's not getting older, I also want to know his secret, too. Similar threads
