Favorite spiral sequence?

[bethissoawesome]

for me it's really a toss up between several skaters, but when push comes to shove, i suppose i would pick sasha's.

 

[CDMM1991]

Though Sasha's are the most magnificent, Alissa's have much better edges and speed, and she also has amazing extension as well.

 

[#1Kerryfan]

for me it's really a toss up between several skaters, but when push comes to shove, i suppose i would pick sasha's.

I agree, but all are nice.

 

[peachy]

My favourite spiral sequence is definitely Sasha's!

 

[Ptichka]

For spiral sequence - Sasha. However, if Ina Bauer is included - then Shizuka.

 

[Kasey]

I think Shizuka has as awesome positions as Sasha with a steadier edge....my vote goes to her.

 

[anything_for_skating]

Irina's and Gedevanishvili's

 

[MKFSfan]

Shizuka's blew me away this year! While Sasha has the most extensions/flexibility of all ladies, I love that Shiz took an "old" spiral position and made it new with that catch foot and let go side split she did. Amazing. And of course her edges and speed and ice coverage are tops as well! I wish we could've seen Michelle's spiral sequence...hopefully at Worlds.

I have to say that I am soooo sick off all the "dog peeing on a hydrant" positions and of course, the beillmann spiral position all over the place. And the erratic COE...opps, went O/T...

 

[julietvalcouer]

I have to go with Shizuka. She has the extention, but doesn't take it to quite the . . . extreme that Sasha does. I think Sasha's cross the line between making a beautiful line and just going "look how far I can hyperflex my joints." Michelle has the nicest classical spiral, but in terms of variety, beautiful lines, and solidity of edging, Shizuka has it. (She saves her "OMG no one should bend like that!" for the Ina Bauer...yikes!)

 

[JonnyCoop]

Miki Ando's isn't on here? Hey, 80% of the ladies out there look graceful doing a spiral, but it takes true talent to maintain that horrid position and then have to put your hand up against the boards while doing it into the bargain....

 

[SeaniBu]

Excellent points

julietvalcouer, that is very interesting. Her verity was beyond what was performed by the others. I think you are someone who is worth listening to.:agree:

 

[new_europe2006]

I'd have to go with Michelle since she has the combination of extension (which is how high you hold your leg, the straightness of the knees, and how you hold your back), speed, deep edges, flow, and holding the positions.

Everybody claims what wonderful extension Sasha has but the thing is that she dips her back down in order to get her leg up higher which is easier to do that having your back up and arched.

 

[Jane2]

I'd have to go with Michelle since she has the combination of extension (which is how high you hold your leg, the straightness of the knees, and how you hold your back), speed, deep edges, flow, and holding the positions.

Everybody claims what wonderful extension Sasha has but the thing is that she dips her back down in order to get her leg up higher which is easier to do that having your back up and arched.

I would have to agree with you whole heartadely. :agree:

 

[atomikai]

Michelle Kwan, bar none.

 

[Dee4707]

I vote for Sasha, the best!!!

Dee

 

[nicole_l]

There's no comparison to Kwan.

 

[dutchherder]

I would say that probably technically, Sasha's is the best, but I *enjoy* watching Michelle's more, because I think *Michelle* enjoys it more... Rarely does Sasha look like she's having fun out there.

 

[kaesie]

michelle's spiral

michelle's spiral sequence is one of the highlights
of her programs. not only is her spiral sequence fast and flowing, with steady
edges...but she set the bar for everyone else.
A spiral sequence should not solely be t a "how high can I get my leg up?" contest.
I think everyone will REMEMBER michelle's spiral sequences as such
pure skating.

 

[Lonewolf]

Although Michelle’s spiral is stunning, I feel that Sasha’s is better and more elegant.

 

[bruised]

Michelle Kwan. Her spirals are steady and have good speed. Her back isn't low (look at Sasha's spirals now). Michelle's extension is also great. Sasha's spiral seem to ... well, sag now. Michelle's always looks steady.