Yeah. I feel mean harping on it, because it's not her fault, it's the judges, but it is so frustrating watching her get held to a different standard than the others, especially since I suspect it won't last forever. Thinking of Sofia Samodurova, who had such a big breakout season and then suddenly she was getting dinged on every jump practically overnight even though nothing major had changed.
Not sure exactly who you mean by "new" Koreans or Japanese. Yelim and Haein aren't new. The others at this competition, yes as far as seniors go. Isabeau may lack in technical quality on jumps, but what she does have over most of them is better performance quality--she knows how to express and project. And this season, she has been consistent. Almost Mai Mihara-level of consistency.
Performance is subjetive but JUMPS?
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Every time they start hyping someone I'm like NOOOOO and refuse to join in. No more Gracies.
Can I vote for you for president? Of anything?
I would watch them again and again.
I think I could count them on my toes and fingers.
Because they are part of the whole programme and not an isolated jump 'for the jump sake' for example
Fair comment. I like the flow out of the jump and her excellent posture. I understand that her technique may be problematic with her inevitable growth but she just presents such a majestic presence for me.
SCI 2.0?
Yeah but it's more her combo jumps. Weird prep; not quite a mule kick but so prolonged with that leg sticking out and the muscling of the first half of the combo. I don't mind the single jumps. But indeed the detail is very good. I don't think her scores are home cooking. She did well in her first senior year.
, wondering if I saw any other GSer hehe
