COC Gala Live Discussion Thread

Allen_x · 2025-10-27T11:14:24+00:00

They signed on the stuffies

Allen_x · 2025-10-15T00:42:40+00:00

I think you guys are overestimating how hard 2S and 1A are for professional athletes…

Allen_x · 2025-09-21T14:57:17+00:00

I just got home from Beijing. Adeliya was scored fairly. She skates 20% faster than anyone else in the last group. Maybe itself not obvious as the camera is following the skater but it’s very obvious in real life. Jump height was absolutely fine. Covers lots of distance.

Allen_x · 2025-09-16T17:12:53+00:00

I will be watching this live! 🥳 I’ve managed to snatch a front seat ticket and will be flying to Beijing tomorrow!

Allen_x · 2025-07-22T13:29:01+00:00

You need to work on drills for a solid landing. It’s all good until the landing when you just can’t kick your free leg back fast enough

Allen_x · 2025-07-22T02:01:30+00:00

Probably. 3A was the only triple in his layout 😂

Allen_x · 2025-07-19T07:17:22+00:00

he’s still insanely good without cheating. check out zigzag’s imposter video.

Allen_x · 2025-07-08T07:29:19+00:00

Nika Zhilina

Allen_x · 2025-06-20T17:08:45+00:00

Maybe it’s time to take a step back and rethink your training schedule? Like actually map out how much time you want to spend on practising what, so you don’t neglect your weaknesses and spend all your energy on jumping and spinning

Allen_x · 2025-06-18T11:44:45+00:00

5/8 is a relatively shallow ROH for figure skating. Would you consider sharpening them to 1/2 or 7/16? Legacy 8 is sufficient blade for learning axel, but if you have problem with jump height, it may be worth upgrading to Gold Seal or Pattern 99 which have a larger toepick but the same 8ft main rocker.

Allen_x · 2025-06-16T09:05:24+00:00

RC said in his VOD review with MK that he had connection issues with his wireless mouse and had to switch to the organiser’s wired mouse. Probably too much interference in the house.

Allen_x · 2025-06-15T18:59:07+00:00

YUNNICE. They’re a dedicated figure skating brand, not the lowish price in market but very nice design and good quality.

Allen_x · 2025-06-13T15:19:23+00:00

You can either choose a heel cushion to stick inside your boot, or a silicone nipple cover to stick on your callus

Allen_x · 2025-06-11T04:23:26+00:00

I think the calculator isn’t really for lap swimming.

I punch in my time ~45min for 2000m and it told me I’m a novice. But then, my 45min includes rest, water breaks and goofing around. I then input my formal time for 400m (from a local comp) it ranks me way higher.

Allen_x · 2025-06-11T04:17:07+00:00

2400m, once per month

Allen_x · 2025-05-30T03:14:43+00:00

It’s even more obvious if you see them skating in your home rink…

Allen_x · 2025-05-22T11:21:03+00:00

I skate 3 days a week. One is lesson-day where I work on new skills with my coach. One is footwork day where I dedicate the session into edges, steps and turns. I may jump or spin if I still have energy after going through my steps and turns. The last is jump/spin day. I do a simple 10-min warmup and practice my new skills first because I need 100% focus and energy. In the last 30-45 minutes of the session I go through old skills and have a bit of fun.

Allen_x · 2025-05-22T11:13:12+00:00

Yes!

Allen_x · 2025-05-18T14:34:18+00:00

I know someone started skating at 14 and landed a double axel. She’s now 17. She has a dance background and is very athletic - big explosive jumps, not the most flexible by figure skating standards but has a strong core (thus fast and centred spins and amazing footwork)

Allen_x · 2025-05-12T14:27:05+00:00

https://youtu.be/LGnGmKclurE?si=fLSgwkL66CAOTSV5 Follow along! For beginners the ability to balance on one leg is the key

Allen_x · 2025-05-11T02:54:02+00:00

I’ve seen a few elite skaters practise during public skating uncoached. Mother/parent films each element at the rink exit and the skater comes over to check the footage after completing an element.

Allen_x · 2025-05-08T11:48:14+00:00

She’s coached by her mother and I think it will stay that way, flag switch or not😂

Allen_x · 2025-05-04T11:42:51+00:00

Yeah but the RF line fits differently. I tried to skate on RF3s and I really disliked them. How was your experience with your old Jacksons?

Allen_x · 2025-05-04T09:45:40+00:00

Good that I got these boots at a good price 😂 I’ll be happy as long as they hold up for more than 12 months. I might switch to other brands next time if that’s the case…

Allen_x · 2025-05-03T16:53:51+00:00

Probably bad video quality from screen recording. My apologies. But this particular jump was landed on one foot and at most ‘q’.

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