Yes I was hoping to see her become consistent this year. Sometimes it does happen. Yuna has inconsistent then something changed and turned that corner and became consistent. And I know you are not trying to shut me up. I just wanted to let you know I do respect your opinion. That is all any of us have is an opinion. No one is wrong or right. Thanks for your response.
Rika Kihira
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Yes I was hoping to see her become consistent this year. Sometimes it does happen. Yuna has inconsistent then something changed and turned that corner and became consistent. And I know you are not trying to shut me up. I just wanted to let you know I do respect your opinion. That is all any of us have is an opinion. No one is wrong or right. Thanks for your response.
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I think it takes more than a few 3As to tire Rika Kihira... That girl is strong as a rock! And this is just a SP, which she delivered beautifully(same as at Ondrej Nepela Trophy).
Mie Hamada has a vision of figure skating that I'm sure is very different from other coaches and many fans. She believes in maturity, in growth, in beauty achieved through experience along the years. For her to say that she'd rather have Satoko win over Rika is no big deal, really(and at least she's honest!). Satoko is 4 years older, she has been around in the Senior scene for a while now, her skating is mature and exquisite, with amazing flow and deep, deep edges. That's what Mie Hamada wants to see in Figure Skating, that's what she wants for her students and Rika is not at that level yet. She is an incredible talent for sure and Hamada knows that and nurtures her well. I don't think Rika should change coaches at all and I'm sure she doesn't think that either. She has been with Hamada since forever now and she has achieved so much with her. The nerves are a problem, yes, but it seems Rika is growing out of it and managing to skate well under pressure so I'm not worried.
Rika gets better(in all aspects) each year, I'm sure she'll be a even more wonderful skater in the future when she has more experience in the Senior level.
I wish Rika good luck in the FS which is arguably one of the best Free skates of this season, no doubt! Really amazing program! :yay:
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From a blog on tumblr i like a lot "Ah apparently Rika had some problems with 3A timing in practice before SP and she kept this bad image going into the SP. She landed 5 axels out 11 before SP and for her it’s not a good success rate and she ended up bringing the practice mistake into her SP." cr https://jumpitwithashuulanditwithapa.tumblr.com/
Thanks rikaquegira for saying it much better than i could have with my trash english
@logirl let's stay positive for tomorrow! There's still a chance for her to end up with a medal. Her base value is huge, the gap with the girls above her in ranking is non-existent. I am keeping my hopes up :agree:
Thanks rikaquegira for saying it much better than i could have with my trash english
@logirl let's stay positive for tomorrow! There's still a chance for her to end up with a medal. Her base value is huge, the gap with the girls above her in ranking is non-existent. I am keeping my hopes up :agree:
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I think most skaters would like to have a jump be at a 75% success rate before they actually put it in a competitive program, but they can't always wait for that to happen. Sometimes you have to just go for it. I applaud her efforts. It takes guts, and after all, that 3A is the nemesis of many (mostly men!) skaters! The timing is tricky too. I'm sure she and her coach give plenty of consideration as to whether she should or shouldn't put it in the program.
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She has a great shot for a medal still but needs a clean or just about clean freeskate. Come on Rika!From a blog on tumblr i like a lot "Ah apparently Rika had some problems with 3A timing in practice before SP and she kept this bad image going into the SP. She landed 5 axels out 11 before SP and for her it’s not a good success rate and she ended up bringing the practice mistake into her SP." cr https://jumpitwithashuulanditwithapa.tumblr.com/
Thanks rikaquegira for saying it much better than i could have with my trash english
@logirl let's stay positive for tomorrow! There's still a chance for her to end up with a medal. Her base value is huge, the gap with the girls above her in ranking is non-existent. I am keeping my hopes up :agree:
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I think mentally it’s easier on her if she’s not first in the short. Chasing is usually easier than leading. She recovered beautifully, but the SP is seriously forgettable...Wilson and the Japanese ladies has been such a mis-match...The LP is sooo good so I hope she nails it!!
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She did it! 1st senior season and already one GP Gold win!!! She is unbelieveable. She was so amazing on the ice. Even the German Eurosport commentators were so shook and said that they could cry because she was so beautiful.
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Fantastic job by Rika 
I predicted she would win and I was right
I predicted she would win and I was right
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I'm so happy and proud of Rika. She did two completely perfect 3A and the whole performance was breathtaking. :luv17:
Congrats on gold medal!
Congrats on gold medal!
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ahhhh Rika, this was hauntingly beautiful and technically brilliant!!! 
:luv17: her flow in and out of the jumps is great, beautiful spins and stsq, i really hope she can keep this up, and for those who thinks Hamada doesnt care for her, i think it was obvious how supportive she was before Rika's skate and happy she was after her skate (and now i go cry for my another favourite in a corner 
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:luv17: her flow in and out of the jumps is great, beautiful spins and stsq, i really hope she can keep this up, and for those who thinks Hamada doesnt care for her, i think it was obvious how supportive she was before Rika's skate and happy she was after her skate (and now i go cry for my another favourite in a corner )
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Did Rika break Alina's tech WR?
I checked Alina's tech in Nehelborn, it was 83.++. Rika got 87.+ here
So much excitement for this GPS. I hope she does well in IdF.
yes she did! she was 3 and something points short of breaking the ladies free skate record! PCS held her back but i imagine if she can pull herself together like this all season, her pcs will go up. Ambessi on twitter said it was the highest TES record in the history of the ladies Grand Prix
Will we see her land her SP 3A this season? stay tuned to find out
Protocols for those who want to see them!
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DroewpZWsAAVlXF.jpg
She got a freaking +3 GOE on that solo 3A
Her TES content stayed untouched, not a single call. Her technique is so good, the British Eurosport uncles kept praising her edges and everything.
She also got all her levels on spins and step sequence, hallelujah
In her interview she said: " I was a little nervous about yesterday's 3A but today I was able to land a good jump in practice so I'm happy.
yesterday, I had feelings like 'is it ok to let it end like this?' but I really ran with the feeling of 'from here on, I must do this' and was able to concentrate so i'm happy. I was able to get a lot of good experience and leave a lot of good memories and challenge for IDF. Without forgetting this performance, I want to aim for a performance beyond this one, concentrate and work hard" cr: https://twitter.com/axelsandwich
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and for those who thinks Hamada doesnt care for her, i think it was obvious how supportive she was before Rika's skate and happy she was after her skate (and now i go cry for my another favourite in a corner
Truth! Hamada looked so happy and supportive in the K&C! Their hug was so adorable.
