- Joined
- Dec 25, 2012
Happy about the new hair accessory too! And congrats for winning the competition. I'm sure she'll train hard to polish these programs. I can't wait to see her in her next competition.
Wakaba Higuchi
- Thread starter gsk8
- Start date
- Joined
- Feb 25, 2014
Wakaba competed at the Tokyo regionals this weekend. Here are the protocols:
SP 65.77 - problems here 3Lz-3T<, 3F!
http://www.jsfresults.com/National/2016-2017/fs_j/block3/data0203.pdf
FS 128.43 - singled the loop (the problem continues) but otherwise a clean skate
http://www.jsfresults.com/National/2016-2017/fs_j/block3/data0205.pdf
If she keeps up like this she'll go to Worlds without question. I hope she manages to make the GPF too.
SP 65.77 - problems here 3Lz-3T<, 3F!
http://www.jsfresults.com/National/2016-2017/fs_j/block3/data0203.pdf
FS 128.43 - singled the loop (the problem continues) but otherwise a clean skate
http://www.jsfresults.com/National/2016-2017/fs_j/block3/data0205.pdf
If she keeps up like this she'll go to Worlds without question. I hope she manages to make the GPF too.
- Joined
- Mar 6, 2014
Video from Japan Open
Protocols. She was 5th.
Besides the 2 pops, she didn’t do too bad. No UR on the 3Lz3T nor ! on the 3F. The pops are getting concerning though.
I just realized she has 6 weeks until TdF. I'm wondering if she’ll compete at East Japan Sectionals at the beginning of November to get into competition mode. I hope you'll share your wonderful photos with us again!
Protocols. She was 5th.
Besides the 2 pops, she didn’t do too bad. No UR on the 3Lz3T nor ! on the 3F. The pops are getting concerning though.
I just realized she has 6 weeks until TdF. I'm wondering if she’ll compete at East Japan Sectionals at the beginning of November to get into competition mode. I hope you'll share your wonderful photos with us again!
- Joined
- Mar 6, 2014
I just came back from East Japan Sectionals where Wakaba competed. She won of course, but she had a tough time in the SP with a 1Lz and 3Fe2T. Yikes.
http://www.jsfresults.com/National/2016-2017/fs_e/east/data0203.pdf
The pop on the lutz looked like her blade got caught in a hole or something because a big chunk of ice flew up (I thought her boot had broken) but apparently she pulled a muscle. She looked really good during the warm-up though. Her SP costume looked better live than on video. I don't know if it's because she had the skirt trimmed or videos just don't do her justice.
In the FS, she popped the flip but attached the 3T<2T to the end of 2A.
http://www.jsfresults.com/National/2016-2017/fs_e/east/data0205.pdf
She looked frustrated because of the flip but she did well considering she didn't even have to compete here. I hope she didn't tire herself out before TdF. The FS must be draining on her, she could hardly walk once she got off the ice.
Also, she has a new FS costume. The design is almost the same except it's red with gold embellishments + colorful glitters with a matching gold + glittery headband. Red suits her much more than pale pink so I'm happy about the change. Good luck to her next week!
http://www.jsfresults.com/National/2016-2017/fs_e/east/data0203.pdf
The pop on the lutz looked like her blade got caught in a hole or something because a big chunk of ice flew up (I thought her boot had broken) but apparently she pulled a muscle. She looked really good during the warm-up though. Her SP costume looked better live than on video. I don't know if it's because she had the skirt trimmed or videos just don't do her justice.
In the FS, she popped the flip but attached the 3T<2T to the end of 2A.
http://www.jsfresults.com/National/2016-2017/fs_e/east/data0205.pdf
She looked frustrated because of the flip but she did well considering she didn't even have to compete here. I hope she didn't tire herself out before TdF. The FS must be draining on her, she could hardly walk once she got off the ice.
Also, she has a new FS costume. The design is almost the same except it's red with gold embellishments + colorful glitters with a matching gold + glittery headband. Red suits her much more than pale pink so I'm happy about the change. Good luck to her next week!
- Joined
- Mar 6, 2014
- Joined
- Jun 2, 2014
The color looks great and it's a gorgeous costume. The style is still the style that makes her appear shorter, but it makes sense that she wants to go with the Scheherazade look.
- Joined
- Mar 6, 2014
News clips from today's FS. (with Akari Matsubara and Yuna Aoki from the junior ladies)
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x50xaar_東日本選手権-樋口-松原-青木選手_sport
The costume looks much better live, especially the embellishments which looks to be overly decorative on TV.
I think the SP costume is a little shorter than before too :think:
The color is definitely much better. I'd prefer a different design as well but I'll take this change rather than none at all
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x50xaar_東日本選手権-樋口-松原-青木選手_sport
The costume looks much better live, especially the embellishments which looks to be overly decorative on TV.
I think the SP costume is a little shorter than before too :think:
The color is definitely much better. I'd prefer a different design as well but I'll take this change rather than none at all
- Joined
- Aug 14, 2014
thanks, thanks mikaboo for the detailed repots!
Actually, i come to expect Wakaba and junior ladies these days, since the current main senior ladies cant get rid of UR, DG, edge error, etc. they've taken a long time to correct, but they cant. it's very disappointing to see their TES decreasing right after their performances... they cannot compete with ohter countries ladies evenly as long as they dont erude those deduction. And im afraid such a day wont come.
Last edited:
- Joined
- Feb 10, 2014
I hope all is going well for preparations in Trophee de France! I'm so grateful for the costume color change, since I didn't like the shade of pink in the earlier costume. based on pictures, the accessories/embellishments are a bit much in my opinion, but I'm sure it looks better live. The results at sectionals aren't ideal, but I hope she can perform strongly at her (official) senior debut!
- Joined
- Feb 12, 2015
The new costume is SO much better, though the head piece costume looks too big to me. But at least, yes, I like it much more.
I really hope she'll slay at TDF. Crossing fingers! Go Wakaba!
I really hope she'll slay at TDF. Crossing fingers! Go Wakaba!
Really looking forward to TdF... especially since (if I remember correctly) Wakaba said in a recent interview that one of her goals was to beat Mao... and saying it "out loud" would help motivate her.I really hope she'll slay at TDF. Crossing fingers! Go Wakaba!
I'll be cheering for both Wakaba and Mao (erm... and many of the other skaters too haha :-D), so mostly I just hope for beautiful, clean performances by everyone and never mind the scores...!
But, I would be so happy if Wakaba can do well enough here, that she has a chance of reaching the GP Final. That's no easy task, but I am optimistic! :-D
Go Wakaba! :-D
Last edited:
- Joined
- Feb 10, 2014
I posted this in the general SP thread but I think it's worth repeating here:
Overall, I consider this a really solid debut. I loved seeing the 7's and the couple of 8's in her PCS scores
It's so strange seeing everyone in the forum complementing Wakaba's artistryAs a junior skater many posters (including myself) commented that her jumps were great, but her artistry needed improvement. I'm so glad that these more mature programs are allowing her to express herself better, and I'm so happy that it's being recognized as well. I can't believe that she would've scored 70+ had she not doubled the flip!
Overall, I consider this a really solid debut. I loved seeing the 7's and the couple of 8's in her PCS scores
appreciated Wakababy's artistry from day 1, from the day my eyes landed on this girl. NEVER A DOUBT.
Because this girl has true and real musicality and it is extraordinary. Her artistic talent eventually everyone will detect and has to admit.
Just watch how her speed swells and fades with music. Only a couple seasoned senior skaters can achieve that.
Cannot wait to watch more from this naturally gifted exceptional musical girl. She is a raw diamond.
Wakababy also has very strong tech element. but I will not expect extreme consistency from her. It is physically impossible with her physique and jump quality.
But artistically I have very high expectations from this girl.
Because this girl has true and real musicality and it is extraordinary. Her artistic talent eventually everyone will detect and has to admit.
Just watch how her speed swells and fades with music. Only a couple seasoned senior skaters can achieve that.
Cannot wait to watch more from this naturally gifted exceptional musical girl. She is a raw diamond.
Wakababy also has very strong tech element. but I will not expect extreme consistency from her. It is physically impossible with her physique and jump quality.
But artistically I have very high expectations from this girl.
