JGP #5 Budapest - Men SP & FS

[airgelaal]

Today I am like Figaro again. I mean: Figaro Here, Figaro There

 

[tony]

Kakiuchi must really like the skater presentation music at the beginning of each warm-up group

 

[airgelaal]

So wake me up when it's all over

 

[tony]

1T was added as a separate element which caused jumping pass 8, the 3Lz, to be invalidated.

 

[Holy Headband]

JSF has been quite intentional about prioritising giving juniors in their late teens as many opportunities to compete internationally as possible over getting promising younger skaters exposure before they hit 16-17. I would have given Nishino Taiga two JGPs over Kakiuchi, personally.

Then again, I think they could have done both? Is it just me or are they leaving men's spots on the table here, next week in Poland and in Armenia, with just one skater in each event?

 

[tony]

Yudong is so elegant here and takes his time, but he's completely coming apart.

I think he's already a stronger all-around skater than Jin

 

[Holy Headband]

This was a bit of a mess, but Chen is so talented. He shouldn't have competed here with a back injury!

 

[Holy Headband]

Nice movement and musicality by Sanchez, but he's popping too many jumps to get on the podium, I think.

 

[Wyliefan]

Argh, Jacob. Pop city. The jumps he did land were really good, though!

ETA: He's winded. He put a lot of energy into that -- I think it just started running out.

 

[tony]

Jacob was doing well, only popping his second Axel but then ended with 2T+2T and 1F. Salchow also looked tight at the end of a Euler combo.

He’s such a personality, but this program is too nonstop in the Russian choreography sense— no real pacing, just a sprint all the way through. The choreo sequence is great, though.

 

[Sylvia]

Hot & cold today - Sanchez (Sarabande Suite by Globus) 3A+2A, 1A, 3Lo, Ripp3Lz, Ripp3Lz-1Eu-3S, 2T+2T, 1F.

198.67 total in 2nd

 

[airgelaal]

Come on, boys. Otherwise I’ll go to Germany, at least pairs there don’t make mistakes.

 

[Wyliefan]

Adam's hot and cold too.

Oof. Maybe more cold than hot.

Um, I thought dying on the ice was no longer allowed?

 

[tony]

Hagara is struggling here with three hard falls, and while he's retaining last years free, he's still skating right through it. I wouldn't have the PCS anywhere near the majority of the skaters in the last two groups.

Also, it still bothers me how the program just ends, as fantastic as the music is. And even then, another fall.

 

[airgelaal]

Could Adam not make it to the Grand Prix final?

 

[Wyliefan]

"Bag of feelings" (per Ted) is my new catchphrase.

 

[Kateri]

That was a hell of a meltdown from Adam. Things get interesting.

 

[tony]

Could Adam not make it to the Grand Prix final?

If he drops to 5th or lower, maybe.

 

[Wyliefan]

@Karen-W I don't know what kind of FSU awards we're doing this season, but there has to be some sort of honorary award for whatever Adam did at the end of that program.

 

[Kateri]

125 is an absolute gift, tbh.

 

[airgelaal]

If he drops to 5th or lower, maybe.

he was close to it

 

[tony]

He almost held on to the lead with that skate. Nah, that PCS is really, really generous, too.

 

[Wyliefan]

Does anyone want to win this thing??

 

[Kateri]

Does the cumulative deduction rule not apply in juniors? I was expecting -6

 

[Karen-W]

@Karen-W I don't know what kind of FSU awards we're doing this season, but there has to be some sort of honorary award for whatever Adam did at the end of that program.

start a thread in the trash can for potential FSU season awards

 

[airgelaal]

First I got used to blond Naoki, now I need to get used to brunette Naoki
These teenagers

 

[Holy Headband]

I need a hero!
I'm holding out for a hero 'til the end of the night.
He's gotta be strong, and he's gotta be fast,
And he's gotta be all in the green!!!

 

[tony]

Rossi is absolutely glorious in movement with his whole body, but the jump technique is whack. Twisted entries, tight landings, crooked in the air, and the Axel turns way too much on the blade before it goes up (shades of Lysacek, if you will).

 

[airgelaal]

I need a hero!
I'm holding out for a hero 'til the end of the night.
He's gotta be strong, and he's gotta be fast,
And he's gotta be all in the green!!!

Wrong thread

 

[Wyliefan]

I think we've been spoiled so far this season with some good men's performances. The men today are here to remind us what men can do when they really put their mind to it.