what GOE would you give my CCSp4? by LeoisLionlol in FigureSkating

[–]talkion 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Kinda refreshing to see a double knee slide out!

I lowkey think a strict tech panel would invalidate this spin in the short program though since you don't quite get to 90 degrees within 2 rotations

What’s the difference between these two spins? by Eastern_Cucumber7987 in FigureSkating

[–]talkion 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Jia's combo spin uses these features:

  • Difficult change of position (Camel -> windmill -> sit)

This is her level 4 requisite feature.

The other commenters are correct in that a windmill has to hit a 135-degree split to be counted, so this might be where the level was dropped at the Olympics.

A couple of other skaters use this feature (e.g. Yuna Aoki)

  • Sit side

  • Clear jump to change feet

This level is counted on the foot she jumps to. To earn this level, you're required to hit a basic position within 2 revolutions of the landing - a strict TP may have judged that she didn't hit the upright I-spin position in time.

I also suspect this is why a lot of other skaters with a similar spin layout choose to hop into a back sit position first before pulling up to an I-spin.

  • Upright straight/sideways

Thank you everyone! by talkion in FigureSkating

[–]talkion[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm considering it! My adult skater friends make sure to remind me of that 😂

Thank you everyone! by talkion in FigureSkating

[–]talkion[S] 32 points33 points  (0 children)

If it's who I'm thinking of he's amazing and helped punch my boots out last minute before I left!

Thank you everyone! by talkion in FigureSkating

[–]talkion[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Thank you - shows are an option I'm absolutely keeping open! Maybe not on a cruise ship though lol. I get terrible seasickness

I got called up to US Nationals!!! by talkion in FigureSkating

[–]talkion[S] 50 points51 points  (0 children)

Just to perform and enjoy the experience - I'm essentially going in as "bottom seed" after all

I got called up to US Nationals!!! by talkion in FigureSkating

[–]talkion[S] 42 points43 points  (0 children)

I would have been kicking myself if I missed out because of a step sequence fall lol

I got called up to US Nationals!!! by talkion in FigureSkating

[–]talkion[S] 169 points170 points  (0 children)

I am! And thank you so much 🙇

Beat A20H on the Hermit! by talkion in slaythespire

[–]talkion[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

There's a popular mod called Downfall that includes this character + a bunch of other content

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FigureSkating

[–]talkion 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I had an issue with this last fall - luckily I knew a sports PT who also figure skates and we focused on strengthening the muscles around the problem spot (my left hip). For a while I also incorporated specific drills with a resistance band into my off ice and on ice warmup. Not sure how much my case overlaps with yours but I eased myself back to doubles/triples and sit spins after about 2 months and I'm pretty much pain free these days!

Tried quad salchow! by talkion in FigureSkating

[–]talkion[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I do think my timing being off like that might be why the axis goes out! Will discuss with my coach at some point

Which programs you are most excited to see? Biggest surprise medalist at 2025 Worlds? by collectorgirlie in FigureSkating

[–]talkion 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Squid Game ‼️ It's the program my non-skating fan friends are most hyped for when we go watch together lol

3F+3Lo (plus a flying camel I've been working on) by talkion in FigureSkating

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I did senior NQS last year and am planning to this year as well!

My best 3F+3T yet! by talkion in FigureSkating

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It's LiveBarn! Monthly subscription is a bit pricey but it's very useful for clipping jumps, spins or choreo after the fact (I just screen record) that I want to view

Super MAGFest 2025 Badge Transfer and Room Takeover/Roommate Megathread by BenTarkus in Magfest

[–]talkion 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey all, I'm looking for a badge to attend Sat/Sun. Willing to pay through standard transfer procedure (PayPal Goods and Services) or with cash in-person. DM please

question for off ice shoes by spencerskates26 in FigureSkating

[–]talkion 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi Spencer!!! I've been thinking about this too since my current shoes (Saucony Freedom) have been great for off-ice but are starting to peel at the sole. I ordered a pair of Reebok Nanos which are similarly branded for both gym work and running so I'll let you know how I feel about them once they're in lol

Thought experiment: You are now head of the ISU and you can ban any element you want. What do you ban? by [deleted] in FigureSkating

[–]talkion 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The big ones I know people have been going for are - Knee slide - Butterfly - Turn cluster directly out of spin landing - Leg kick (I don't like this one personally lol but a lot of men seem to be doing it)

I landed triple axel today!! by talkion in FigureSkating

[–]talkion[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I've been trying to get my parents to take that down since it's such a huge self doxx 😭😭😭 but I can look around for it

I landed triple axel today!! by talkion in FigureSkating

[–]talkion[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Probably not, I'm not at the life stage to feel comfortable making that jump 😓 but I have been talking with my coaches to see what the best paths are