Nathan Chen
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But with that type of mask, isn't he mostly protecting others, and less so himself? This only kinda works when everyone is wearing a mask...
Of course not, I don't either... I espect others to wear masks, or ideally for the ISU to make them mandatory during practice.
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It is out of topic but if I can allow myself to write again on this thread, I don't think wearing a mask during practice is good for a skater. In the venue, the hotel etc of course, but not during such intense exertion.
If some medics have an opinion about it?
4Lz from evening practice
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I think his rink requires mask wearing all the time so that’s how he trains everyday?
I don't know, do you mean he might not get a sufficient amount of oxygen? There's the concept of training at high altitude in 'thin air' to increase one's stamina and there athletes experience a similar effect I assume, so it's probably not a problem. If they start feeling faint, they can always stop and take a break.(there's skaters who train in such regions/cities, Colorado would be one of them?)
Assuming the ISU would make it mandatory during practice, it might of course be a problem for skaters not used to training with a mask and suddenly being confronted with it at Worlds. But then again, if the ISU had planned on setting such a rule and announced it months in advance (which they should have), skaters would've had the time to get used to it at home, in preparation for this event, even though it might not be mandatory at their home rink (which it is in Nathan's case, as Mamamiia already mentioned).
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So I'm putting of going to sleep and watched some of that grainy practice video.
I see they apparently rearranged the SP and moved the sit spin to right before his step sequence? Not sure the new order goes as well with the music cut, will have to see. But then back to back spins aren't exactly ideal either, it can oftentimes feel like just checking off spins in the program, so this might actually be nicer.
Nathan seems to prefer doing two of the spins until after all of his jumping passes are done, so he can preserve a little bit more strength, especially when he's planning on backloading the combo I guess? (and even more important if he's indeed going for a 4Lz & 4F SP)
Also quite a few changes in the step and choreo sequence of the long program.
And he seems to have added a (sort of) inverted mohawk to his "all-purpose" back power 3 entry into the 4S (but maybe it's just a thing he added spontaneously during practice). I know it's just a tiny change and not a big deal, but he used to do his 3S from a mohawk-inverted-mohawk entry back when he was a Junior and I guess I always kind of enjoyed the rhythm of it, so I'm pleased with this, if he keeps it up.
I see they apparently rearranged the SP and moved the sit spin to right before his step sequence? Not sure the new order goes as well with the music cut, will have to see. But then back to back spins aren't exactly ideal either, it can oftentimes feel like just checking off spins in the program, so this might actually be nicer.
Nathan seems to prefer doing two of the spins until after all of his jumping passes are done, so he can preserve a little bit more strength, especially when he's planning on backloading the combo I guess? (and even more important if he's indeed going for a 4Lz & 4F SP)
Also quite a few changes in the step and choreo sequence of the long program.
And he seems to have added a (sort of) inverted mohawk to his "all-purpose" back power 3 entry into the 4S (but maybe it's just a thing he added spontaneously during practice). I know it's just a tiny change and not a big deal, but he used to do his 3S from a mohawk-inverted-mohawk entry back when he was a Junior and I guess I always kind of enjoyed the rhythm of it, so I'm pleased with this, if he keeps it up.
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Hopefully he gets a new shirt for the FS and not wear ShaeLynn's blouse.
What's wrong with the blouse?! Nobody wants a deep U-Neck?
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Nathan looks good in things that fit him. The blouse doesn’t and looks a awful on him. It barely looked Ok on Shae. This is by far the worse thing that he’s worn. If he can’t figure out what to wear, he can wear a T shirt that fits.
Morning SP runthru. 4Lz 3A(turn) 4F3T
Actually, even though I personally don't like the design (that shredded aesthetic and length) or the neckline, it fits him better than all of his other recent costumes. Such as those stiff shirts that are riding up on his neck or the latest Vera tops, which had a horrible cut.
The old tightfitting ones were fantastic (Caravan and Olympic season costumes), but the LoA smoke top + yellow Rocketman top + molten metal La Boheme top all had a horrible fit on him, way too tight on the upper arm and in the armpits. And the seams on his La Boheme top were the most ridiculous thing I've ever seen (and this from a renowned designer...
). I seriously hope he's not paying her for those.
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A few practice clips. 4T1Eu3F 4Lz 4F3T 4T3T
Nathan on JP TV
Nathan on JP TV
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I agree that those Vera tops last year didn’t fit right at all. Although the fit wasn’t great, he was better off with the vest and mom’s bus seat-cover-fabric top last year. But I object most to Shae’s blouse because it really looked like Nathan was just wearing a woman’s blouse (the design). He should go back to the black Le Corsaire top. My guess is that he didn’t pay Vera because frugal Nathan would not spend Vera Wang level money on costumes.Actually, even though I personally don't like the design (that shredded aesthetic and length) or the neckline, it fits him better than all of his other recent costumes. Such as those stiff shirts that are riding up on his neck or the latest Vera tops, which had a horrible cut.
The old tightfitting ones were fantastic (Caravan and Olympic season costumes), but the LoA smoke top + yellow Rocketman top + molten metal La Boheme top all had a horrible fit on him, way too tight on the upper arm and in the armpits. And the seams on his La Boheme top were the most ridiculous thing I've ever seen (and this from a renowned designer...
That's funny
since he regularly gets accused of picking 'ostentatiously heterosexual' costumes and being scared of coming across gay.I was gonna say the exact same thing! (decided against it to not sound too dramatic
)Yeah it looks so effortless and easy when he lands them.
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Now that he’s older, he’s more secure. And it takes a very secure man to wear a very obvious woman’s blouse, with cutouts in the shoulders & that flouncy bottom.That's funny
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