Yuzuru Hanyu: 2014-15 Season

[Lambari]

I think that if there is a correlation between flexibility and jumping it would be jumping technique, not number of falls. And the examples were mentioned already, like Elena (her technique is far from sound still she hangs on to those landings, so no fall correlation) and Julia (still was superbly consistent at 2013-2014 season, sometimes with thigh landing too like Elena). Also Mao, she had a tendency to only fall on the 3A, but she would be upright on the other triples even if they were UR. So I think that the number of flexible skaters that have dubious jumping technique and usually UR or doesn't have the best jumps but stay on their feet is far bigger than the number of flexible skaters that fall all over the place. If they do their problem is most of the times between their ears, not on their legs ... (see Sasha). Still I think it's silly to compare female skaters to male ones because the level of demand for men is much bigger so more factors play into it (stamina; all the men being more prone to errors than women in general due to the layout; the 'flexible' for a woman being already much higher than what 'flexible' means for a man etc). Yuzuru being an exception of a flexible skater with sound technique on most of his jumps, except the flip.

 

[ahkeekee]

Sorry that I have to interrupt your discussion a bit as I saw these funny posts LOLSSS!!!! and this very adorable edit !!
I can't stop laughing so just wanted to share a bit...

And here's some cute pics of yuzu taking care of his kohai!

 

[shiroKJ]

^

Adding to that, someone made a stamp of Yuzu trying to zip up lol...I'm stuck between :agree: and :scratch:
+ A wall of Yuzuru's , and Yuzuru on the wall

 

[cheerknithanson]

I wonder at the 2020 Olympics, if Yuzuru will be part of the lighting of the torch in the opening ceremony. You know?

 

[owl]

Sorry that I have to interrupt your discussion a bit as I saw these funny posts LOLSSS!!!! and this very adorable edit !!
I can't stop laughing so just wanted to share a bit...

And here's some cute pics of yuzu taking care of his kohai!

I literally burst out laughing at the judge with the fish thing

And Yuzuru and his juniors are so sweet! That first one almost looks like father and son, how precious :

 

[hamaguri]

Sorry that I have to interrupt your discussion a bit as I saw these funny posts LOLSSS!!!! and this very adorable edit !!
I can't stop laughing so just wanted to share a bit...

And here's some cute pics of yuzu taking care of his kohai!

Thank you for funny postings!

David Carmichael ‘s photo is lovely! :dance:

What’s been wonderful to watch with him is he is inherently such a good gay.
I like his face watching children with a tender smile.

 

[cruzceleste]

Don't remember seeing this translation credit to tge owner. http://yuzuland.tumblr.com/post/117107514632/regrets-to-me-it-means-something-positive

Sorry if it was already posted

 

[hamaguri]

^

Adding to that, someone made a stamp of Yuzu trying to zip up lol...I'm stuck between :agree: and :scratch:
+ A wall of Yuzuru's , and Yuzuru on the wall

Thank you!
Anyone who made this stamp has deft fingers!

I cannot take my pick from those magazines available..
All of the covers are yuzu..

Oh, 1 year has passed since he interviewed there. It’s like a thing long time ago..

 

[Hanmgse]

Sorry that I have to interrupt your discussion a bit as I saw these funny posts LOLSSS!!!! and this very adorable edit !!
I can't stop laughing so just wanted to share a bit...

And here's some cute pics of yuzu taking care of his kohai!

I remember when I saw the pics. I couldn't stop laughing

 

[hamaguri]

I wonder at the 2020 Olympics, if Yuzuru will be part of the lighting of the torch in the opening ceremony. You know?

In Japan, 50 years have passed since they had summer Olympic (Tokyo Olympic 1964).
There’s no recent years’ Olympic.

However, as practice, in summer Olympics, it seems kinds of former athletes in summer event will participate in lighting the torch.
There’s many legend in summer event in Japan. Unn..
However, I don’t think there are quite a few former athletes who have much worldwide popularity like yuzu…

 

[xibsuarz]

Don't remember seeing this translation credit to tge owner. http://yuzuland.tumblr.com/post/117107514632/regrets-to-me-it-means-something-positive

Sorry if it was already posted

Wow. His mental approach to obstacles and struggles is really something to look up to :yes:

 

[Meoima]

Yuzuru being an exception of a flexible skater with sound technique on most of his jumps, except the flip.

His flip is even more consistent than his lutz lol. Actually I think his flip is not much of a big problem for him as long as he lands it and only get !, this season, half of the competitions he didn't get ! at all. Since the angle of his flip is usually flat or very unclear it's impossible to call him. At least he doesn't avoid it and goes for it no matter what the judges appreciate that effort. You see the Russian men avoid the Flip.

Anyways Yuzuru has been voted as the best short program of the season for men: https://twitter.com/icenetwork/status/590983618522054656

 

[hamaguri]

Wow. His mental approach to obstacles and struggles is really something to look up to :yes:

Yeah, such a good interview.
His mindset is respectful. That's the thing I like him about.

 

[hamaguri]

His flip is even more consistent than his lutz lol. Actually I think his flip is not much of a big problem for him as long as he lands it and only get !, this season, half of the competitions he didn't get ! at all. Since the angle of his flip is usually flat or very unclear it's impossible to call him. At least he doesn't avoid it and goes for it no matter what the judges appreciate that effort. You see the Russian men avoid the Flip.

Anyways Yuzuru has been voted as the best short program of the season for men: https://twitter.com/icenetwork/status/590983618522054656

I think he might quit flip when he enters 4 lutz in FP in the future.
Correcting edge error is difficult.. I remembered Sochi’s FP. "He had a concern for flip error, so he failed", Japanese commentator (Mr.Honda, former skater) said.

When it comes to Lutz, I was wondering why he had failed this season.
In PW in WTT 2015, his Lutz combo was awesome, as if he had done it in his sleep…

Congrats, Yuzu! Best SP. Thank you Jeff!

 

[shiroKJ]

I think he might quit flip when he enters 4 lutz in FP in the future.
Correcting edge error is difficult.. I remembered Sochi’s FP. "He had a concern for flip error, so he failed", Japanese commentator (Mr.Honda, former skater) said.

When it comes to Lutz, I was wondering why he had failed this season.
In PW in WTT 2015, his Lutz combo was awesome, as if he had did it in his sleep…

Congrats, Yuzu! Best SP. Thank you Jeff!

He said its due to him not having time to gather enough speed going into the combo. It has a difficult entry/steps going into it and he says that its due to his "lack of skill" that he fails on the 3T. The timing of the music (and injuries) probably effect it as well...

“It is the same for everyone. No matter what job you are doing. No matter who you are. It is how life is.”
“You only realise that you are weak when you want to get better. Therefore, I love challenges or when I realise my own weakness.”

 

[Meoima]

I think he might quit flip when he enters 4 lutz in FP in the future.
Correcting edge error is difficult.. I remembered Sochi’s FP. "He had a concern for flip error, so he failed", Japanese commentator (Mr.Honda, former skater) said.
When it comes to Lutz, I was wondering why he had failed this season.
In PW in WTT 2015, his Lutz combo was awesome, as if he had did it in his sleep…
Congrats, Yuzu! Best SP. Thank you Jeff!

The 3lz3T issue in SP has a lot to do with the timing and choreography (difficult to jump on the right note). He admitted he has troubled with accelerating speed for the lutz in SP. I guess had he been to Canada and asked Jeff to adjust the choreography he might have done it better.

Most strong lutz jumper hates the flip, even Liza hates the flip. Gracie has strong lutz and bad flip, Elena and Radionova the same. Even Yuna lipped now and then when she still competed (eh I hope her fans don't kill me, just an example okay, she is the best lutz jumper). Most Russian men avoid the flip.

I think the fact that Yuzuru still goes for flip is appreciated a lot by the judges and ISU (for a balance layout). So unless in the future he adds 4Loop to LP, the flip will stay, for at least the next season I suppose. And his flip is actually not bad at all. Aside from the quads, the flip is his third highest triple after the axel and the lutz.

 

[shiroKJ]

The important thing is that he doesn't lip

His Ina Bauer during WTT TJ's Storm performance. I swear it just gets better and better :

 

[xibsuarz]

The important thing is that he doesn't lip

His Ina Bauer during WTT TJ's Storm performance. I swear it just gets better and better :

Yes! I read comments of people who thought he was going to have to drop the Ina Bauer and the Biellmann after the surgery, but it actually seems as if it improves every time!

 

[Fer]

I wonder at the 2020 Olympics, if Yuzuru will be part of the lighting of the torch in the opening ceremony. You know?

I thought the same thing! He may not be the one who lights it up in the end, but he could be one of those who carry the torch into the stadium. At least I hope so!

 

[owl]

The important thing is that he doesn't lip

His Ina Bauer during WTT TJ's Storm performance. I swear it just gets better and better :

I completely agree!! Seriously, I thought the ina bauer in his WTT FS was so breathtaking, I actually had to repeat it a few times before I could get over it. I love the arc he makes on the ice (strangely enough, I don't really see other skaters doing the ina bauer that way?), and I especially love the movement of his arms with it.