2015 Cup of China Ladies Short Program

[euroskate]

dont like the hair heard thing just so much.
and this music o my good again

 

[NaVi]

I think there's a fairly good chance Rika will get Silver here... she's hungry...

 

[elee63]

Rika still needs to work on her posture. Also she has Gracie Gold arms. Good speed though.

Oh no. I was thinking the exact same thing. What a thing to have named after you...

 

[randomfan]

Rika is so consistent!

 

[purpledream]

wow, Rika is on fireeeeeeee!!!!

 

[zamboni step]

Well, "just fine to you" doesn't cut it, when you see the juxtaposition at a competition. Doesn't have to be too busy, but arm movements and crossovers aren't going to cut it, no matter how beautiful the edges..

Kaetlyn Osmond has the best transitions in the ladies field, and she almost never gets the best TR mark. Transitions are seldom marked correctly.

 

[Mista Ekko]

The performance was beatable. Little mistakes on all of the jumps and the program really just isn't that good. Her LP is the strength this year, for the PCS.

Her program is definitely that good, No need to go overboard,
It just needs some more treatment amid the first jump elements and a little more of the confidence from the end in the start

 

[matcha]

Good job, Rika!!

 

[Arawen]

Awesome Rika!

 

[Sugarpova]

great music
Im shaking my boooty:dance:

 

[tulosai]

I'm loving everything about Rika this year! I am pretty much her new biggest fan! :dance:

 

[Lydia1703]

Everytime I watch this program from Rika, I want to say: I love you Akiko :luv17:

 

[elee63]

they loved her arms guys... the eurosport guys loved the arms...

 

[mirai4life]

Rika an effing robot i swear.

 

[cathlen]

Great skate from Rika

 

[Krunchii]

Well, "just fine to you" doesn't cut it, when you see the juxtaposition at a competition. Doesn't have to be too busy, but arm movements and crossovers aren't going to cut it, no matter how beautiful the edges..

I remember seeing transitions other than crossovers so I don't think there's a huge problem, if she wants to add more I'm sure she's got plenty of room for that and unlike the Russian ladies, I think Mao attempts to balance the artistry and athleticism more than anyone else so I doubt we'll see her just crazy transitioning all over the place without purpose.

 

[satine]

I think there's a fairly good chance Rika will get Silver here... she's hungry...

Rika can definitely end up on the podium, though she is not a sure thing. Consistency is an invaluable trait :agree2:

 

[Alex D]

I like Courtney! She is fast and a strong jumper.

She is working on a 3A too, but she said at Nebelhorn that she will wait a bit longer until it´s stable, she doesn't want to rush things. Smart young lady she is

 

[sabinfire]

Starting to get nervous! :handw:

 

[truthbooth]

Wow...great improvement for Hongo, IMO. Good choice of music that highlighted her strengths. And the 3-3 looked good!