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https://twitter.com/USFigureSkating/status/667355995308322816
Just thought this was worth pointing out because since when does the USFSA refer to Max by his full name?
Amazing.
https://twitter.com/USFigureSkating/status/667355995308322816
Just thought this was worth pointing out because since when does the USFSA refer to Max by his full name?
I thought Max lost both steam and artistry in the slow parts of his program, in the middle. He didn't seem to use the emotional high points in the music. Did that happen at SA? I'll have to go back and look. Any thoughts?
Well, I used the link, TMC, and you're so right. I'd seen it before but forgotten. The choreography they used at WTT is better. Maybe they had to change it to make the technical score more muscular. Sigh.
I also am curious as to why so many axels and sals, only one lutz.
Yeah there are dead spots in the choro. The Brits and TSL commented that in the middle the music is swelling and Max is stopped and striking a pose. Why doesn't he just it down and have a smoke? Joking, but glad to see him more on form. Is it my imagination or do his spins look better/faster?
Right? It worries me now...if he wins with this choreo, there are bound to be more naysayers going on and on about how it's "just jumps". I expect many more than if he were to win with the first version. Conversely, if he doesn't win and any of Jason/Adam/Josh do win, especially on massive PCS, those guys are going to get the flak because "Max was lowballed in PCS now that he has improved".
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Right? It worries me now...if he wins with this choreo, there are bound to be more naysayers going on and on about how it's "just jumps". I expect many more than if he were to win with the first version. Conversely, if he doesn't win and any of Jason/Adam/Josh do win, especially on massive PCS, those guys are going to get the flak because "Max was lowballed in PCS now that he has improved".
While that first version, I think it would showcase Max's improved skills so much better and thus the win would appear much less controversial. Although there's inevitably going to be the artistry/jumps jumps/artistry debate/brawl whatever happens. I just hope it won't be too vicious this time...
With each outing of Max's FS, I think they are going to have plugged the huge holes in the middle and instead it gets more obvious how empty the middle of the program is in relation to other parts. I love ya Max, but standing at center ice looking at the ceiling while pointing your toe is NOT choreography or artistry.
Yes, it was Mills. I love seeing him in the K&C, one of my favourite FS memories is when Machida hugged him, in tears, after that glorious SP at 2014 Worlds.
Here's the WTT version
(for a fellow JB Uber, no favour is too big ):
I haven't seen Max's performance yet, and would love it if someone (Karne) would post it. ...
The medal ceremonies are on the live stream now. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LYyCUY03_A
Ladies went first.
Pairs just finishing.
Men and Dance to come.