Raf mentioned 4A, so I think that in itself tells us a lot
Actually it is the Russian reporter brought up, Raf is positive about it and thinks it is a matter of condition.
let us be accurate
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Actually it is the Russian reporter brought up, Raf is positive about it and thinks it is a matter of condition.
let us be accurate
so you are saying, Nathan felt maybe the ice is cursed because all the other skaters fell, thus he decided to skate slow to test it out. Could be
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so you are saying, Nathan felt maybe the ice is cursed because all the other skaters fell, thus he decided to skate slow to test it out. Could be
Of course lol...Wasn't that obvious
I only took that to mean that Raf was laying the groundwork for a 4A on the slight chance that Nathan might one day develop the body to make it possible. According to Nathan that was what they did with his other quads; they developed his triples with the intent of eventually upgrading them to quads.
I sincerely hope so.
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Is there a link? Perhaps I can ask my friend in Canada to help.
^I disagree. Nathan has definitely improved his SS over time. Even if you look at video of him from last season he's better. And vastly better than 2 seasons ago. Is he where we'd like him be? Of course not.
Hey, maybe I'm wrong. But he's got 4 years until Beijing, and he already has all the quads. What else is he going to work on? Quad axel? That's just a fairy tale as far as I'm concerned. If he's going to improve GOEs on his jumps that's going to require better SS, IMO.
Hey, maybe I'm wrong. But he's got 4 years until Beijing, and he already has all the quads. What else is he going to work on? Quad axel? That's just a fairy tale as far as I'm concerned. If he's going to improve GOEs on his jumps that's going to require better SS, IMO.
But I don't think you can separate tech advancement from skating skills. In order to get better flow on his jump exits he's going to have to improve his blade work.
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Thanks for sharing the info and your experience, it must be such wonderful feeling to see Adam reached where he’s at now. Though I’m not a long time avid follower I think base on the upbringing Nathan has displayed I don’t believe his parents are naive or will allow a self-centered, pompous who has minimal accountability to coach their son for this long. Raf isn’t perfect and like how he makes noises by the rink, I would scream at the screen at times when Nathan struggles. That said, I’m sure at times it’s a pain to coach Nathan too as he has his teen rebellion and other moments we don’t see. Maybe Raf is that “imperfectly shaped piece” that’s completes Nathan’s puzzle, other world renowned coaches may not be his best fit. I recalled Nathan visiting Shaelyn to fine-tune his choreography after COR and there may well be other times not publicly disclosed where he is given opportunities to work with specialists. At this point, Nathan isn’t helpless to move on with another coach and I doubt (if fact, Raf helped him out financially) at this point, he still feel indebted to him, there are ways to repay him outside of being coach by him. Nathan is super competitive, smart with immense talents, I don’t think he’ll jeopardize his career merely on that alone.
I just want to add one minor thing - can’t recall when but there was a few posts about hearsay of some CA skaters that (base on what my cousin who also trains, shared from past chitchat moments) were the not true. This is my opinion and all are basically opinions, I’ll leave this as is.
Thanks, I should really start learning Japanese, add onto my Duolingo since he’ll be going there often and always enjoy the warm posts from his fans.
Yes I do see his SS improved YOY and it may not be enough or even satisfying depends on who you ask. Like he said he has lots to improve and as someone who is in touch with his dance and music choices I have to believe he knows the SS is the next thing he needs to check off. I also am one who love to see what’s the five year plan they have.
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Maybe maybe not, I respect your opinion. Thanks for replying.
Nathan' FS link
http://www.cbc.ca/sports/nathan-chen-dominates-field-to-win-figure-skating-world-title-1.4591564
men's FS link
http://www.cbc.ca/sports/isu-world-figure-skating-championships-milan-men-s-free-program-1.4591545
Nathan's SP link
http://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/f...ionships-mens-short-program-results-1.4587544
I cannot view them, except for the men's FS I am sure it is what suppose to be , other links i guess it.
Kolyada's interview about Nathan
https://news.sportbox.ru/Vidy_sport...selyj_Memy_lublu_osobenno_pro_nas_s_Tarasovoj
google translate is adequate
quote
" What do you need to jump six quads?
- To have iron health. I do not know how they will develop and work with Rafael Harutyunyan. Because I know by myself how much quadruple jumps kill the body"
https://news.sportbox.ru/Vidy_sport...selyj_Memy_lublu_osobenno_pro_nas_s_Tarasovoj
google translate is adequate
quote
" What do you need to jump six quads?
- To have iron health. I do not know how they will develop and work with Rafael Harutyunyan. Because I know by myself how much quadruple jumps kill the body"
Raf mentioned 4A, so I think that in itself tells us a lot
It means he’s bluffing. Yuzuru says he wants to do a 4A, so Raf has to say something or be seen as conceding a challenge. Skaters constantly say they’re working on jumps that they have no intention of debuting. After Elizaveta landed her 3A, frank show video of Gracie working on her 3A on the harness. Don’t take it seriously. Nathan’s 3A won’t allow him to do a 4A.
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Oh god he’s too endearingly sweet here.
https://instagram.com/p/Bg1dC9LnYOX/
Well...
It’s just...
I...
Nathan I’ll say it for you - I don’t know why I’m good, don’t blink when I skate. Haha
Webster needs a new vocab - Natdorable!
https://instagram.com/p/Bg1dC9LnYOX/
Well...
It’s just...
I...
Nathan I’ll say it for you - I don’t know why I’m good, don’t blink when I skate. Haha
Webster needs a new vocab - Natdorable!
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Someone, I think Max said he saw him trying it out. Maybe the nature of 4A is easier for Nathan than 3A? His 3A has improved since National.
I just checked the tour schedule, poor guy is going to be on the road like almost the entire two months?! Hope he absolutely take an vacation after aside from the sponsorship events. He needs it even at 18.
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Nathan has said that he has seen Max's attempt (with harness) at 4A.
(The context was that at a presser long ago, Nathan, Yuzuru, Shoma were asked a question about the possibility of 4A. When it was Nathan's turn to answer, he kinda laughed and made a self-deprecating reference to his own challenges with 3A -- before mentioning Max.)
AFAIK, Max never has said that he has seen Nathan trying 4A??? Is it possible that your recollection has it backwards as to who was speaking of whom?
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