#4lz

[yuzu-all-the-way]

I miss Yuzu's 4Lz, actually

It'll probably never see the light of day again, but I miss it so much

[jonathonharker]

I’m losing my mind. Adam bronze up from 19TH IN THE SP?? WITH A BACKFLIP? Gutted for shoma but he was smiling at least! I was rooting for Yuma but it was such a shame about that fall on the 3A ))):

Ilia’s skating doesn’t do much in terms of PCS, but fuck if he didn’t deserve that win. jesus christ

I can’t believe so many men flopped and none of them enough to get Sasha into the top 10 for two estonia spots 😭 he was so close

[rondocapri]

If there’s one thing about boyang is that he has put the EFFORT the WORK into improving his skating even at the cost of his technical consistency

[raininyourblackeyes]

Wow first Mone, now Shun... Sendai kids woke up today and said we're gonna show them some real quality skating

[edgecallskating]

I am strategically forgetting the jumping pass that happened after this.

[austerlitzborodinoleipzig]

Tech score higher than Shaidorov let's fucking goooooooo

[myjunkisyuzuruhanyu]

why on earth do people on social media have to be so vile? i try not to look at it, i try not to care but sometimes it's just so aggravating. just let the boy live!

(this is about the negative comments on shoma's 4ltz attempt btw. so frustrating. had to vent somewhere and you already spoke on it.)

Yeah I did here ⬇️...you can talk to me about it any time when haters are getting on your nerve 😉

You know one thing makes it always better. No matter what vile comments Shoma ever received online he always stayed true to himself. And for each hate wave there is a wave of support for him twice as strong.

Despite haters continuous ill wishes, Shoma is striving and him practicing 4Lz just shows that he knows there are areas he can improve on.

Also Shoma practically invited ppl to talk about it. He could have not posted his progress but he is continously trolling with 4Lz practice since 2021. Ppl who like him know that. And him posting it shows that he doesn't give a damn about what ppl say.

His whole Instagram feels like a fun account. There is not one serious post in it.

This Instagram acc is for us fans (and Marin probably 😅), so screw the haters.

Haters will be haters 🤷‍♀️

Just remember Shoma is the best figure skater in the world atm and there is nothing mean comments can do to change this 😁

[incorrectfigureskatingopinions]

Much more successful program for Nikolaj this event

[thewomaninlilywhite]

Niko that was wonderful !!

[figureskatingpenguin]

Ilia Malinin's 4A (BV: 12.50 + GOE: 3.04 = 15.54) | GPF 2023, SP

ilia's performance tonight resulted in the first ever quad axel executed in a short program. including his 4Lz+3T and 3A, ilia's technical content is the most difficult ever attempted in short program history!

[allekha]

Boyang's 4CC FS, 4Lz +3.61 GOE

[rikeijo]

Today’s translation #840

Yuri!!! on Life, official guidebook, Programs

Stammi vicino

Aria ~Stammi vicino~, the Free Skating of the Living Legend, who became the World Champion four times in a row, is a program with extremely high level of difficulty, and 4 types of quad jumps - lutz, flip, toe loop and loop - included in the program composition, from its beginning to the end (and what's more, the last jump is a quad+triple combination). The combination of triple axel+triple loop+triple loop that Victor jumps, as soon as the second half of the program starts, is a very difficult one, too. Even jumping a single triple jump as the second jump is a combination is difficult, but adding a second triple jump is just terrifying. His step sequence, which starts from an inside eagle, is executed very carefully and precisely with deep edges, while the upper part of the body is also used a lot. The artistic expression of the program is created by very calm movements - the dignity of a champion is represented in the beautiful line of his neck and throat, gently rising up. And when, at times, he looks down, it shows you the loneliness of an absolute top skater. In that moment in the second part of the program, when he makes an appeal towards where the judges' seats are situated, he is looking intensely at somebody, somebody he has always wished for, and asks him: 'let's departure together', just like the lyrics say. According to the figure skating regulations, it is possible to jump one more combination, so if he decided to do so, the score could be even higher. Even without it, however, it is an overwhelming program, that doesn't lose its tempo until the end - a program that is well-fitted for a champion.

Free Skating, planned composition:

4Lz, 4F, 3A, change foot camel spin, choreographic sequence, flying sit spin, 4S, 3A+3Lo+3Lo, step sequence, 3Lz, 3F, 4T+3T, combination spin

[certainkoalawombat]

Alexandra Trusova 4Lz

[lilfishiefigureskates]

Grand Prix Final Review

Men:

Ilia Malinin (USA) Total Score 292.12 - 1st in the short, 2nd in the free. He had new costumes for the both short and the free. His new short program costume was so bad I found it to be distracting when I was watching his short program. His new free costume is not bad but I still prefer the original. Despite how bad the new costume is, he had a pretty solid short program. In the free he executed all 6 quads, and did a total of 7 quads in the free program, however not a single jump was fully rotated (although I think the 4A was fully rotated imo). 7 quads in one program is very impressive and a great technical feat but it cost him a good program. He looked exhausted which makes sense, and it just felt like a jumping drill. I wish he would cut back on some of the quads so he can connect with his program more.

Yuma Kagiyama (Japan) Total Score 281.78 -2nd in the short, 1st in the free. It’s so disappointing that the 4S was not working out for him this competition as it is usually his best jump. I feel like the pressure of competing against Ilia is starting to get to him, and isn’t allowing him to fully connect with his programs because it feels like he is second guessing himself. I am still in shock that he only got a stsq 2 in the free, he deserved a level 3 at the very least. JNats is quickly approaching and I’m looking forward to watching him compete! #FuecocoTrioForever

Shun Sato (Japan) Total Score 270.82 - 4th in the short, 3rd in the free. I was shocked that he went down on the 4Lz since he’s been so consistent with it this season, however I wish he would take out the 4F in the free because he’s only landed it once in competition this season. His technical content is amazing which was reflected in him getting the highest TES in the free. I would love to his him emote some more and really work on connecting with the audience. Overall he has had a great season I will be surprised if he does not make the Worlds team this year. Also looking forward to seeing him compete at JNats! #FuecocoTrioForever.

Daniel Grassl (Italy) Total Score 254.96 - 5th in the short, 4th in the free. I really don’t think he should have ended up ahead of Mikhail here. He has a new short program which I liked better than his old one, but I still can’t stand his free. He is so slow on the ice.

Mikhail Shaidorov (Kazakhstan) Total Score 253.75 - 3rd in the short, 6th in the free. I have really enjoyed watching Mikhail become a fan favorite this season! He is just so warm and endearing, you just can’t help but root for him. He had some very sweet moments with the ice sweepers and his Kung Fu Panda gala program is excellent. I can’t believe he landed a 3T in the panda costume lol. He did a 3A1Eu4A in the free, but didn’t have the cleanest program. He needs to put more work into his components, because his stsq and spins are costing him points, but he knows that.

Kevin Aymoz (France) Total Score 238.63 - 6th in the short, 5th in the free. Was not the performance he was looking to have here but It’s nowhere near the flop that he had last year. He still looked to be in good spirts and even though the jumps did not go the way he wanted he never stopped performing. Interested to see how the rest of the season will go for him.

Women:

Amber Glenn (USA) Total Score 212.07 - 1st in the short, 1st in the free. Had me super worried when she finished the short and was saying that she hurt her back. I love seeing how solid she is with the 3A. Her jumps looked a bit tight and she had a couple of two footed landings but this is such a great victory for Amber and I’m so happy for her. I think this win will give her plenty of positive momentum going into the second half of the season.

Mone Chiba (Japan) Total Score 208.85 - 2nd in the short, 2nd in the free. I am in love with the short program especially the second half when it picks up and her spiral in her free program lives rent free in my head. Her consistency this season has been so impressive and I’m pretty confident that we’ll be seeing her on the Worlds team which is not an easy feat considering that there were 4 other Japanese ladies in this event.

Kaori Sakamoto (Japan) Total Score 201.13 - 4th in the short, 3rd in the free. She is the love of my life and I love her so much. She had a rough short program but I’m glad that she was able to make it onto the podium. I’m really excited to see her at JNats since she had such an incredible performance at NHK. Her speed and the quality of her movement is unmatched and she demonstrated excellent sportsmanship at this event.

Wakaba Higuchi (Japan) Total Score 195.96 - 6th in the short, 4th in the free. No more saving the combo for last because it is not good for my stress levels and it betrayed her at this event. Her stsq in both the short and free were incredible. I still think the first half of her free is a bit boring and I just find myself waiting for it to get to the Kate Bush section. According to Jackie Wong this is the first time this season that she’s been given full credit for the 3Lz3T! I hope she does well at JNats because I really really want to see her on the Worlds team!

Hana Yoshida (Japan) Total Score 194.02 - 3rd in the short, 5th in the free. I think she has a great set of programs and it is clear that weird works well for her. Had a pretty solid short program, and her free was a little messy but she made it through. I love both of her costumes and I just think that she is so cute and enduring.

Rino Matsuike (Japan) Total Score 189.02 - 5th in the short, 6th in the free. I am praying that she can’t put down a clean short program at JNats because I need to see this program clean at least once this season! Put down a clean free but her GOE combined with her mistake in the short just wasn’t enough her get her higher. Her skating skills are absolutely unmatched. She looks so light and airy and her skating looks effortless.

Pairs:

Minerva Fabienne Hase / Nikita Volodin (Germany) Total Score 218.1 - 1st in the short, 1st in the free. They were so solid here. The only mistakes some hands down during the SBS jumps in the free. They both committed to the story and were great actors in the short, and they ate the Four Seasons free program as well.

Riku Miura / Ryuichi Kihara (Japan) Total Score 206.71 - 2nd in the short, 3rd in the free. I love their short program so much and I was surprised that they ended up in 2nd after the short although it was very close. Riku had a bit of a rough free program but I’m glad that they were able to hang onto the silver medal. Unlike the singles Japanese men and women at this event their JNats will be easy peasy so I’m looking forward to watching them perform with a little less pressure.

Anastasiia Metelkina / Luka Bergulava Georgia) Total Score 205.78 - 3rd in the short, 2nd in the free. Their 3Tw and throw jumps are stunning. I love their short program, they have such great energy and are great performers. I don’t really understand the story behind the free, so if someone knows and can fill me in that would be great! Shame about the throw 2Lo in the free as it cost them the silver medal.

Ice Dance:

Madison Chock / Evan Bates (USA) Total Score 219.85 - 1st in the rhythm, 2nd in the free. They are stunning. The short has grown on me a lot since the first time I saw it at Skate America, but I am obsessed with the free. Take 5 is so iconic and Maddy’s costume is amazing. Both of them are wonderful performers and they just look so good together. I could not look away.

Charlene Guignard / Marco Fabbri (Italy) Total Score 206.11 - 2nd in the rhythm, 3rd in the free. I really like the rhythm dance. They look like ketchup and mustard in a good way, and I think the program is cute and has a lot of personality. I am still conflicted with the robots program. I did not like the OG robot costume but the new costumes don’t look like robots at all so there has to be a happy medium somewhere. I am shocked with how close they ended up being with Lilah and Lewis.

Lilah Fear / Lewis Gibson (Great Britain) Total Score 205.18 - 3rd in the rhythm,4th in the free. I just now noticed that rhythm dance costumes has some purple in it! I feel bad because I was complaining about how plain and boring their costumes are but I apologize for my past actions. Still don’t like the music cuts between the two songs. I am a big fan of the Beyoncé program, I am such a sucker for Halo, and they eat the ending up. They brought back the Rocky program for the gala and omg it’s so iconic.

[yuzu-all-the-way]

I slow-motioned Boyang's 4Lz and that is pure perfection

[justnotkrikkit]

i think judges should always ignore nikolaj's 4Lz errors on the fact he is so fucking tall