2015 Japan Open

[theskatingbutterfly]

I really hope this is not a preview of how the season is gonna go for the US ladies... C'mon girls, it's time to STOP MAKING MISTAKES

 

[Imagine]

Sochi was 142+

And WAY too low!

 

[randomfan]

141.70 for mao!!!! Amazing!!!!! What did she get in the olympics? Is this a personal best?

She got 142.71 in the Olympics. But even if what she got here was higher, I don't think Japan Open scores count.

 

[mary01]

I am almost crying...I am so in awe of Mao

Me too, let me join you

 

[Alchamei]

AND she has room to improve!!!

Yes! The world record is 150.05 after all.

 

[OS]

Whaaa. I want to see Mao's new FS program! Surprised it is not that high! Wonder what happened ...

 

[thelizardking]

Whaaa. I want to see Mao's new FS program! Surprised it is not that high! Wonder what happened ...

Maybe an UR or an edge call on the lutz?

 

[Imagine]

Nobody has more potential than her? she just shared the same rink as Mao freaking Asada. Even at this old age, Mao has way more potential.

I meant potential to finally do well in competition...which Mao has already proven a lot of times? Sorry for not elaborating...and I don't find Mao old.

 

[clippers8200]

A relatively clean Mao only has a PCS 3 higher than a popping Adelina

 

[Watermelondrea]

Well I havent seen it but I'm sorry, I dont think any judges in the world other than in Japan would give Satoko a 134, so I'm gonna guess that internationally Mao would've gotten 134-140 ish??

 

[CarneAsada]

Mao 3A 3F2Lo 3Lz 2A3T 3S 3F1Lo 3Lo

7 triples, no 3-3? Not bad.

 

[Lindacrow]

A relatively clean Mao only has a PCS 3 higher than a popping Adelina

To be fair, the PCS here are kinda strange...

 

[mary01]

A relatively clean Mao only has a PCS 3 higher than a popping Adelina

they must be fricken kidding me!

Welcome back Mao, figure skating finally feels alive again with you back

 

[Franklin99]

http://live.sportsnavi.yahoo.co.jp/live/sports/figureskate_all/5115/photo/17569

Loving Mao's outfit.

 

[ericpkh98]

A relatively clean Mao only has a PCS 3 higher than a popping Adelina

which is insane. Caused by Russian bubble of insane Sochi olympics. But if she keeps performing like that her bubble will break soon

 

[OS]

I meant potential to finally do well in competition...which Mao has already proven a lot of times? Sorry for not elaborating...and I don't find Mao old.

She is not old!!! Akiko skated even better and more maturer at 27... so did Carolina... it is an exciting period when the 'masters' can really push the artistic side of their skating. Whether the judges agree is another matter.

 

[CarneAsada]

http://live.sportsnavi.yahoo.co.jp/live/sports/figureskate_all/5115/photo/17569

Loving Mao's outfit.

Looks kinda like Jupiter + Liebestraum in one.

 

[4everchan]

last year Tukt didn't even get 134 at the WC... i think it was like 132... so yeah... this is japanopinflation

Well I havent seen it but I'm sorry, I dont think any judges in the world other than in Japan would give Satoko a 134, so I'm gonna guess that internationally Mao would've gotten 134-140 ish??

 

[Imagine]

http://live.sportsnavi.yahoo.co.jp/live/sports/figureskate_all/5115/photo/17569

Loving Mao's outfit.

I imagined deep red, but that is so her color through and through....really great costume.

 

[wah4us]

Welcome back Mao!!!! The scores here are meaningless, except in perception. She not only met expectations, she WAY exceeded them!!!!!