General Yuzuru Chat

[Henni147]

 

46 minutes ago, Yuzurella said:

4A with spread eagle entry and twizzle exit. In other words, he's at 19.9%.

 

I really start to ask myself what Yuzu's criteria for a 100% 4A look like...

 

I fear that this list does not come even close 

On 6/23/2019 at 12:24 PM, Henni147 said:

Success rate (number of fully rotated jumps with +GOE quality per total attempts)

• isolated with n laps preparation
• embedded in choreo
  • with standard setup
  • with Spread Eagle entry
  • with Back Counter entry
  • with other ridiculous entry
  • before/ after the 2:00 mark
• YOLO-rate
• in total

Quality features

• truly difficult, unexpected AND creative entry
• exemplary take-off (ideally with delay, 0 pre-rotation and clean picking in case of toe jumps)
• excellent height AND distance AND ballistic trajectory
• very good body position with rocksolid axis, aesthetically pleasing arm position and nice facial expression in the air
• very good landing with high free leg, ideal knee bend, deep running edge AND flow out
• truly difficult AND creative exit with huge long gliding curve
• soft and effortless throughout
• jump matches the music in timing/ rhythm, choreographic highlighting AND narrative meaning
• camera friendly from every angle

Energy/ efficiency

• average preparation time
• average recovery time
• stamina demand (in kcal)
• sweat level (in drops/ cm²)

 

[Anki]

I am watching his interview after Makuhari first day broadcast today and he said the opening 4T he did still need improvement as it is not even at 20% of his ideal. Yet the 4T he did, whilst had a slight tilt, was still a landed 4T with a high kick. And this is less than 20%...I am really starting to think 20% Nessie includes twizzle entries and high kick exits too, nothing to do with landing %. As for 100%, Im guessing probably  involves him growing wings and flying to the stratosphere, and only occurs in his own dreams

[mercedes]

2 hours ago, Henni147 said:

 

 

I really start to ask myself what Yuzu's criteria for a 100% 4A look like...

 

I fear that this list does not come even close 

 

I lost it at ‘with other ridiculous entry’

Also this :is he dreaming of his jumps?

 

https://twitter.com/monji_and/status/1145309545444438017?s=21

[micaelis]

2 hours ago, Henni147 said:

I really start to ask myself what Yuzu's criteria for a 100% 4A look like...

Like his 3A on steroids!!

[micaelis]

Thoughts on Yuzu and his 4A.  First, I think he's letting the competition know that he has a 4A, with the caveat that he's landing it less than 20% of the time.  Does landing it mean just landing it or does landing it mean competition-worthy landing it?  They'll have to figure that out for themselves.  If by the time the season starts rolling it's quite possible he will have the 4A well in hand.  Then, when does Nessie surface?  I really think for maximum effect he'll do a 4A in his SP.  That'll spook the competition since they'll be figuring that he'll do another one (or even two) in his FS.  That should throw a lot of them off their game.  Three, will he be doing a stripped down 4A or one with lots of bells and whistles, meaning the same type of entries and exits he uses on his 3A?  I think Yuzu's sense of showmanship is such that we'll get a fully adorned rather than unadorned 4A.  As long as he's doing it he might as well do it in a way that no other skater now skating will be able to do even after long practice.  Finally, what will be the audience reaction when he does it?  He'll get a standing ovation at the time and after the skate a prolonged ovation.  Additional thought - How will the judges handle it?  I really think the judges will be intimidated when it occurs.  They'll be a lot more generous than normal, fearing that underscoring Yuzu will bring about the first collective judge-lynching in figure-skating history.

[Henni147]

This is very OT, but I've found an interesting table on Wikipedia:

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_multiple_Olympic_gold_medalists_in_one_event

 

This list shows very well the competitive longevity and dominance of individual gold medalists at the Olympic Games. It's one rare list, where sports with a bunch of disciplines like swimming, gymnastics or cross-country skiing don't flood the first 30 placements 

 

I have the highest respect for every athlete, who could win gold medals at different Olympics. The mere thought of an athlete winning at four Olympic Games gives me goosebumps. That means a competitive career of 16-20 years at the highest level! Even two golds prove that your success was no coincidence, but the sum of athletic prowess, mental strength and perseverance.

 

Fun fact: Gillis Grafström is the only athlete in this list, who has won gold at the Summer AND Winter Games.

 

If Yuzu had the motivation and physical plus mental health to compete in Beijing, he would have the extremely rare chance to become the first ever male figure skater to win three consecutive Olympic WINTER Games. That would be insane, especially in this highly competitive field... However, health and well-being first.

[Seorose]

They will upload official free  PDF of Sendai meguri  after July 14.

Please don't buy expensive one in auctions.

[Henni147]

41 minutes ago, micaelis said:

Then, when does Nessie surface?  I really think for maximum effect he'll do a 4A in his SP.  That'll spook the competition since they'll be figuring that he'll do another one (or even two) in his FS.  That should throw a lot of them off their game.  Three, will he be doing a stripped down 4A or one with lots of bells and whistles, meaning the same type of entries and exits he uses on his 3A?  I think Yuzu's sense of showmanship is such that we'll get a fully adorned rather than unadorned 4A.  As long as he's doing it he might as well do it in a way that no other skater now skating will be able to do even after long practice.  Finally, what will be the audience reaction when he does it?  He'll get a standing ovation at the time and after the skate a prolonged ovation.  Additional thought - How will the judges handle it?  I really think the judges will be intimidated when it occurs.  They'll be a lot more generous than normal, fearing that underscoring Yuzu will bring about the first collective judge-lynching in figure-skating history.

 

I do believe, that Nessie will celebrate its premiere in the SP, but for different reasons. If I were Yuzu and landed a 4A in a big competition, my heartbeat and adrenaline would go through the roof and I would need some time to calm down from the excitement. In the short program you have the necessary breathing room to recover, do a spin next or 3A that you're familiar and comfortable with and get your focus back. In the FS it's probably a 4Lz or 4Lo next and you have to be back at 100% immediately.

 

Another advantage of the SP is that you have the room and stamina for a really difficult entry, huge height and distance and long exit curve with deep running edge. In the free you have to do so many other quads and difficult jumps one after another that it's not clever to use up all your energy reserves for the first jump... We remember the premiere of the 4Lo. That was in the SP as well and it was flourished with Spread Eagles in and out, while the 4Lo in the FS had a simpler entry and exit, if I remember correctly.

[sallycinnamon]

What is he talking about here?   The background looks...relaxing!

 

 

 

[Kim Nhung]

4 hours ago, Yuzurella said:

 

Yuzu makes me really want to travel to Sendai and Japan myself. I'm aiming to go on a trip to Japan and see FaOI with Yuzu in the next few years. tu

 

I first heard about Sendai from Yuzu  I went there this spring as part of my trip to Japan because our Lord said "Please come to Sendai". My thought was exactly "I didn't know this was such a beautiful place". I fell in love with it and you know what? I've already had holiday plan for next year when I visit Japan: Sendai'll be my main destination.

[Umebachi]

15 minutes ago, sallycinnamon said:

What is he talking about here?   The background looks...relaxing!

 

 

 

 

He is introducing the new ANA flight from Tokyo to Honolulu - with a Sea Turtle design!  He says sea turtles are kawaii (cute), joining the bees as the Yuzu designated beloved creatures.  He encourages us to visit Maui island, where you can meet the cute Sea Turtles and enjoy the beautiful coastline.   So, in addition to visiting Sendai, you can travel to Maui and meet the turtles.  You will need a large travel budget to keep up!  Alternatively, you can become more environmentally conscious and learn all about the life of sea turtles on Nat Geo.  

[Fay]

Right, now many Honolulu tours can he sell now? 

[faeline]

ANA's July calendar is Yuzu!

 

 

[Umebachi]

As always, a beautiful and moving tribute from our favorite artist runrun, closing the 2018 - 2019 season and welcoming the start of the new season.   It's still the old season here on Pacific coast - wishing everyone a Happy New Season! 

 

 

 

[sallycinnamon]

30 minutes ago, Umebachi said:

 

He is introducing the new ANA flight from Tokyo to Honolulu - with a Sea Turtle design!  He says sea turtles are kawaii (cute), joining the bees as the Yuzu designated beloved creatures.  He encourages us to visit Maui island, where you can meet the cute Sea Turtles and enjoy the beautiful coastline.   So, in addition to visiting Sendai, you can travel to Maui and meet the turtles.  You will need a large travel budget to keep up!  Alternatively, you can become more environmentally conscious and learn all about the life of sea turtles on Nat Geo.  

 

Ah, thanks for the summary!  This is why the background looks so good. 

I'm expecting some new cute fanarts with turtles 

 

22 minutes ago, Fay said:

Right, now many Honolulu tours can he sell now? 

 

Many