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That's what it seems like, and it is a little bit concerning that he needs everything perfect in order to skate well; any small amount of rattling throws him off. I think it's especially concerning that after 2015 GPF he basically cannot make a mistake in a program and bounce back ... before that, say 2013 GPF, even the FS at the Olympics, many of his most inspired skates came after a mistake. I hope he skates absolutely perfectly at the Olympics, because I don't know what will happen if there's a flaw in his first jumping pass. And the fact that it's going to be a quad lutz is also concerning. But then again Yuzu faces the most pressure to be perfect than anyone else, not just from himself but media, fans, other competitors, etc. And it's really different to be the chasee than the chaser, and to be a skater who not only wants to win but also to perform the way he wants. Skaters like Nathan and Shoma don't have pressure to be perfect because all that really matters is that they stay solidly second behind Yuzuru and then wait for Yuzuru to make mistakes. IMO they're not like Yuzu in that the performance matters as much as the medal. And that's why we love him so much.

That's a lot of gold lol. The inner sleeves are a unmistakeable, it's literally metallic haha. I...am surprised, tbh. It looks lovely, but it makes me anxious...

I totally agree with you, even though I don't like to criticize Yuzu at all if I can help it. It took me a while to see that it was a new costume, and even then I had to think about it for a bit, especially whether it was a new costume or just new sequins on the old one (it was the front that gave it away). And tbh there was an air of disappointment when we saw it because we thought it was the same one. But whatever works for Yuzuru.

Maybe he will change his costume for the Olympics. Or just the belt...

I need to send that to...lots of people

I tried downloading this: https://invisioncommunity.com/files/file/8582-bookmarks/ Try it?

damn, media!

Great thread, thanks for starting it!! Since this is about figure skating, we can move it to Knickknacks, which is a general skating subforum

btw i wonder if that annotated Hope and Legacy video helped Yuzu's GOEs, seeing all those 3's and 10's in the short program bc the ISU certainly looks at peoples reactions, even if they don't always have the best judgment... it would be really nice to know that fans' efforts actually help him in measurable ways

I'm sure Zhenya forgives him but yes...feeling some secondhand embarassment for him, sorry Yuzu!

Yes, destressing banter is always necessary after a stressful competition But to decrease confusion // not scare off too many lurkers, maybe I suggest a silly banter thread where everyone can talk about talking poohs and ghosts? of course anything related to yuzuru can still be posted here ^^ ... up to you guys! the line between serious and silly is a blurry one.

eta: haha double posted with @Yatagarasu

it's ok, i also went in an edited some quotes ^^;;;;;

You can hide or edit your own posts ^^ Please let's keep things PG and please be respectful and don't speculate on Yuzu...that.

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Ohh, these are absolutely beautiful I am so happy for her.

Thanks for the report!

I am so jealous you are going!! Good luck have fun and wish Yuzu lots of luck from all of us

Seems like one of those cool but not cool enough for wikipedia facts

that was fast

if not for how sad he is, his kuyashii face is just so precious and adorable

she is a huge fanyu! haha (not that i'm surprised)

would he wear it for a show if we mailed one to him