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Stupid question:
Is some kind of orthotic on Jason's left leg?? The black thing?
Is some kind of orthotic on Jason's left leg?? The black thing?
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I think it is tape.... but i can't say i have ever understood why athletes use tape... so maybe tape is an orthotic.
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Thx ... you could be right that it is tape. Tape to support his left ankle and/or lower leg, I guess??
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I don't know.... like I said I never really understood the whole athletic tape thing. I mean i know people do it and it supposedly helps... but how some tape can help... i just don't get.
On the plus side it is his left leg... i.e. non-landing leg.
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I think it is tape. According to this article it's often used prophylacticly, to prevent injury. His ankle doesn't look swollen or anything, so hopefully that's all it is.
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/86495-overview
ETA this looks more like what he's using:
http://spidertech.com/ankle-spider-710
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I remember kinesio tape from the London Olympics, seems like all the divers were wearing it. Someone even started a Pinterest Board on the tape:
https://www.pinterest.com/fitasaphysio/kinesio-tape-at-london-2012-olympics/
Jason best look sharp, because I am sure Rohene would rather have him wear the pink or blue tape
https://www.pinterest.com/fitasaphysio/kinesio-tape-at-london-2012-olympics/
Jason best look sharp, because I am sure Rohene would rather have him wear the pink or blue tape
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Thx for the link re the ankle spider. (I even watched the video about how it is applied
.)Looks as if tape is wrapped around the circumference of Jason's ankle as well.
And without overblowing the matter, I imagine there is a reason why the extra support/prophylaxis is only on Jason's left ankle.
... I am sure Rohene would rather have him wear the pink or blue tape
:agree: But on a lighter note: when I looked at Tavi's link, I too immediately had the thought that Jason should go for the bright colors.
I remember the olden days when athletic tape came in a choice of white or white or white or white
.And I am impressed by the endless number of precut options that now are available
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@golden411, I also noticed that he had the extra tape around the ankle, but since many of the other articles show quite extensive taping of feet and ankles as a preventive measure, it didn't really ring any alarm bells, especially because there's no apparent swelling. I don't know anything about this stuff, though!
Another thing, not sure how long ago the photo was taken, but a few days ago he posted a clip of himself and his sister dancing in sand dunes and there's no tape, so hopefully that means he's fine. Since I don't think it was posted here, voila!
https://instagram.com/p/BFaFwwzTXLy/
Kinda looks like they're doing the Macarena! Jordan's keeping up with him well!
Another thing, not sure how long ago the photo was taken, but a few days ago he posted a clip of himself and his sister dancing in sand dunes and there's no tape, so hopefully that means he's fine. Since I don't think it was posted here, voila!
https://instagram.com/p/BFaFwwzTXLy/
Kinda looks like they're doing the Macarena! Jordan's keeping up with him well!
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Looks like regular kinetic tape to me. Could be simply precautionary - maybe he tweaked it, or it was just a little sore, so they taped it up to support it.
Aside: that's the stuff my footy team uses a lot. I call it spider tape because the first time I saw it was when one of my football team's players had it on his shoulder. It looked like he had a giant spider sitting on his shoulder
Aside: that's the stuff my footy team uses a lot. I call it spider tape because the first time I saw it was when one of my football team's players had it on his shoulder. It looked like he had a giant spider sitting on his shoulder
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Yes, I already had seen the Instagram of Jason dancing in the sand.
And again, I am not saying that major alarm bells went off for me b/c of the FB photo. I do not think the tape is a big deal, but I agree with karne that something on Jason's left side -- however minor -- likely prompted the use of the tape. Maybe a little soreness or a little tweak, as karne mentioned. But something (a little something).
For me, the tape would seem precautionary/preventive in the sense of preventing something minor that should be of no consequence from worsening into something that does have a bit of consequence.
I don't buy that the tape was purely prophylactic -- in the sense of Jason lacking any preceding cause or issue whatsoever -- because then I would expect his right ankle to be taped as well.
I know that athletes from all sports use tape all the time (and have done so for decades), but I myself do not happen to recall ever seeing our Jason using tape ... let alone only on one side.
No alarm bells, but it is just something (a little something) new (or newly visible) in Jason's particular case, at least for me. Nothing more, nothing less.
And now I will try to shut up about tape and about spiders
.Looking forward to photos from Israel
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https://twitter.com/jasonbskates/status/733828645337206785
Recent clip of 3A+1/2Lo+3F from Jason.
I love combos we don't see often.
Curious how they are thinking of using this one. I have theorized before that long term plan was to replace the 3A+2T with a 4T+2T and the 3Z+1/2Lo+3S with a 3A+1/2Lo+3S as he did do that combo at the Jump contest last year.... now... who knows what they are thinking. Maybe wanting to do a solo 3S to *mark* for the 4S? I am not sure he would get rid of the 3F+3T easily... or that he should... unless a 4T+3T is on the radar. And he could just be playing / showing off...
Recent clip of 3A+1/2Lo+3F from Jason.
I love combos we don't see often.
Curious how they are thinking of using this one. I have theorized before that long term plan was to replace the 3A+2T with a 4T+2T and the 3Z+1/2Lo+3S with a 3A+1/2Lo+3S as he did do that combo at the Jump contest last year.... now... who knows what they are thinking. Maybe wanting to do a solo 3S to *mark* for the 4S? I am not sure he would get rid of the 3F+3T easily... or that he should... unless a 4T+3T is on the radar. And he could just be playing / showing off...
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Was just about to post - that combo looks really great! He might be playing around with it simply because his 3F is so good. I don't think he ever < it, as he sometimes does with the 3S?
Edited to take out the misinformation: Alexander Johnson does different combo - 3z-1L-3F
Edited to take out the misinformation: Alexander Johnson does different combo - 3z-1L-3F
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Once I saw this, I came straight to the Fan Fest, where I knew it would be explained.:agree:
And for totally irrelevant stuff that I love, a video with the natural color hair and natural curls. I'm with our Italian poster ballet fan, I like this look best of all.
And for totally irrelevant stuff that I love, a video with the natural color hair and natural curls. I'm with our Italian poster ballet fan, I like this look best of all.
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Also, BV of this combo is a lot higher than the current combo - how much I'm not quite sure. Of course whether there's a net increase in his TES would depend on the other changes.
Edited because I got my base values mixed up and I'm too tired to recalculate! But I know this ones higher!
Edited because I got my base values mixed up and I'm too tired to recalculate! But I know this ones higher!
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https://twitter.com/jasonbskates/status/733828645337206785
Recent clip of 3A+1/2Lo+3F from Jason.
I love combos we don't see often.
Curious how they are thinking of using this one. I have theorized before that long term plan was to replace the 3A+2T with a 4T+2T and the 3Z+1/2Lo+3S with a 3A+1/2Lo+3S as he did do that combo at the Jump contest last year.... now... who knows what they are thinking. Maybe wanting to do a solo 3S to *mark* for the 4S? I am not sure he would get rid of the 3F+3T easily... or that he should... unless a 4T+3T is on the radar. And he could just be playing / showing off...
I think this is that combo that Shoma always uses, except most of the time he was using a 2A it seems. It's a pretty big point value, especially in the second half. I'm still worried that Jason is gonna re-injure his back with the inevitable quads...Sure is great to see him back on the ice tho. Crossing my fingers that he will be at Skate America. Go Jason! :luv17:
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Is this the same entrance to the 3A he was struggling with last fall in second half of FS? Do you think working on this combo will make the solo 3A easier to rotate? Also...would practicing this combo make his 3F stronger (because he has to make sure he has enough height and speed to rotate it at the end of the combo)? Since he's said 3F is his favorite jump I'm wondering if Shoma's success with 4F has inspired him!
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That thought did cross my mind, but more in the "would he be playing at a time like this" mindset... i kinda think he would not be risking injury to play with stuff, but more likely is working on stuff he may want to use.
and I too think Shoma uses the 1/2loop+flip... but can't remember how he starts it.
No, this looks to be a pretty standard boring entrance to the 3A.
As for if it helps. Well I think the 3A is more mental than physical for him. This I assume is part of why Kori change his entrance in the SP at worlds last year to be on beat - it is a mental trick/prep, not a physical, get more power one. Having the rhythm/timing down (and realistically not over thinking it) seems to be what he needs in order to land it well. If doing this sequence helps him with the rhythm, then yes it likely helps. The 3F on the other hand... well i have always read that a jump on the end of a combo is done differently than at the start... so it seems like he would be learning 3F two different ways - not sure if that is a help or hinder really. Really it may just be more of of a convenient comfortable thing to do.
His fans have been clamoring for him to try a 4F for as long as i have been on this board. Who knows if he may have finally taken the advice.
One explanation is that maybe they don't want to do the quad and two 3As so they are thinking of doing one 4T, one 3A kick engine combo, 2 3Zs and 2 3Fs. It would not be point maximizing on TES, but could look better from a PCS stand point as he likely could do better with this layout. Less to stress about and more to sell instead. I this done cleanly would probably score better overall than an only ok second 3A and a 3A+2T. I also think he might enjoy/be more comfortable with this type of layout. He could also be thinking of just going for 2 quads in the Free. Really once his 4T is of a similar consistency to his 3A... he may just go for 2 4Ts over 2 3As.
