2011 Cup of Russia

shikure wrote:

she also updated her blog
http://maimao-asada.com/mao/private/2011/11/23/207/

we can see her holding airweave

You know, I seriously want to get that airweave because first of all, Mao uses it, and second, supposedly it is good. Lol!

shikure wrote:

she also updated her blog
http://maimao-asada.com/mao/private/2011/11/23/207/

we can see her holding airweave

Looking good. Does she use airweave for warm up or sleeping?

I can't wait for the competition to start

I leave for Moscow this evening, hoped to catch ladies practice but they're too early I want to sleep ok, I may log in before the train, but anyway see you guys!!

polosatik wrote:

I leave for Moscow this evening, hoped to catch ladies practice but they're too early I want to sleep ok, I may log in before the train, but anyway see you guys!!

OMG I'm soooooo jealous! Safe journey and I can't wait to read your reports!

Polosatik, you can always sleep after the competition , lots of coffe and you'll be fine. (this is the greedy side of me speaking)

GO Mao!!!!

any one knows at what time does it start?

http://www.isuresults.com/events/GP-RUS_ColouredTimeSchedule.pdf

CoR schedule.

Any news at how mao's practice went?

Here is Adelina's FS practice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7elPXVw0HU

She looks good, but I still don't like her version. And the ending pose reminds of Mao's. I don't know if posting practice of others is welcomed, so please feel free to correct me

Ｍａｏ’ｓ　ｐｒａｃｔｉｃｅ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGEHjR78ZSY

Mao will change STEP again. Wow.

wow i didn't expect that, especially not when she just changed it, anyway that is something more to look forward for... so interesting to see how her 3A now has become..

BowbowDaijin wrote:

Ｍａｏ’ｓ　ｐｒａｃｔｉｃｅ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGEHjR78ZSY

Mao will change STEP again. Wow.

Thank you! Is Mao's 3A two footed?

Oh gosh, her Y spin (I think it's called that) is to die for.

zarinaballerina wrote:

BowbowDaijin wrote:

Ｍａｏ’ｓ　ｐｒａｃｔｉｃｅ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGEHjR78ZSY

Mao will change STEP again. Wow.

Thank you! Is Mao's 3A two footed?

Oh gosh, her Y spin (I think it's called that) is to die for.

I think that is her 2A...

And YES! The spin makes me go WOW!

MaoChan756 wrote:

zarinaballerina wrote:

BowbowDaijin wrote:

Ｍａｏ’ｓ　ｐｒａｃｔｉｃｅ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGEHjR78ZSY

Mao will change STEP again. Wow.

Thank you! Is Mao's 3A two footed?

Oh gosh, her Y spin (I think it's called that) is to die for.

I think that is her 2A...

And YES! The spin makes me go WOW!

Thanks for the clip!!

I think it's 3A. It doesn't look two footed to me though, is it under-rotated?
But, it's better than those she did @ NHK practices, I think.

some news articles
http://www.nikkansports.com/sports/news/f-sp-tp0-20111124-868037.html
This says Mao landed 2 3As.

http://hochi.yomiuri.co.jp/sports/winter/news/20111124-OHT1T00221.htm
This one has quote of Mao on 3A which she landed during practice. "I'm surprised because it rotated better than at NHK. It was nearly clean."

http://www.47news.jp/CN/201111/CN2011112401000740.html
Mao says her movements were good and she's getting back good feelings.

It seems she hasn't got her 3A back yet. It's OK. She just needs some more time.

Go Mao!

MaoChan756 wrote:

I think that is her 2A...

It was 3A, a bit two-footed and UR but it looked much better than at the NHK Trophy.

BowbowDaijin wrote:

Ｍａｏ’ｓ　ｐｒａｃｔｉｃｅ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGEHjR78ZSY

Mao will change STEP again. Wow.

I understood she reviewed her step but not change...correct me if I am wrong.

Her spins are just gorgeous! Level 4 for sure !

And Polosatik, we want to hear from you !

TVasahi just showed Mao's practise clip and said she indeed landed 2 3A today and seems in good condition.

Yay you go girl !!!!!!!

I am so happy for her. now if she'll just leave 3A out at this competition (has she said if she'll atempt it anyway?) she'll be great! not that she isn't great otherwise, but I do believe that at this stage, it's important that she performs clean programs, so that she'll get back her reputation.

Go Mao!

I can't wait untill tomorrow!

WOW Mao looks happy and confident in those pictures, seeing her practice clips made me think that the competition can't start soon enough I really look forward to seeing her again!

* Another Clip from Late Evening News ~ fluf, plus practice clip: *
courtesy of icenews2015


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VuizyyPZ5A&feature=youtube_gdata

Mao's Jumps at the end part of the clip, besides the 3A look so stable and strong.
The id passes given to the press, media et al, and the event's stadium and banner only include Adelina's picture said the reporter in the clip. Looks like she (Adelina S.) is indeed a big star in Russia....

がんばっれ真央！！！

WOOW HER 3A LOOKS AWESOME NOW...ad goodnes me did I see it right but Mao also did a 3-3 in the clip do you guy think that she might add one soon?

ballerinamao wrote:

WOOW HER 3A LOOKS AWESOME NOW...ad goodnes me did I see it right but Mao also did a 3-3 in the clip do you guy think that she might add one soon?

I think you mistook 2A-3T for a 3-3 But yes, it looks so easy it makes me hopeful that Mao will be able to eventually master 3F-3T.

hey okami did you see at adelinas practice clip, case i saw TAT was watching her! i am pretty sure it was TAT...

her jumps look great can't wait to see skate and complete tomorrow

Alenda and Mao's ending pose like similar. But I loves Mao's doughnut spin. Can't wait to see both Liebesträume battle against each other.

So finally I'm leaving to the railway station, if I'll be able to post something live, I'll do it!! Don't know about Adelina being the big star here, I think Liza is more popular, but I can't say for sure.
Anyway, thanks for posting practice clips!Mao looks strong and that make me feel relax, see you tomorrow guys!

Have fun, polosatik!
I'll wait for you reports!