THE ICE 2009

Another clip.........
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8u3oOUKNc8

I love love love this program.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wqVf6ILHAA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBe4bs7mNxA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRRW5EmDFjI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8u3oOUKNc8
mmm...her flip was strange here. It was underrotated...and from her take off, I can clearly see that she's working on fixing the lutz, because it seems like it has affected a little bit her flip.

Actually, I don't think it's because of the Lutz. I'm uploading a video comparing Mao's Flips from WTT and The Ice in the Secret Sources section, should be up in about 5-10 minutes... The take-off definitely changed, but it's not the take-off edge that is different. Check out the free leg and torso position, as well as timing and the time the toe-pick is in contact with the ice. *more in the SS*

Hey guys: Thank you so much for all your hard work! Who else can we count on for being so quick

Mao looks so confident and is really enjoying skating- I'm happy for her
(I love her dress too)

Question: Where are the secret sources

Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone for the clips and the news stories!!!

But, oh, this is killing me!! I have to wait until August 15 to see the show?! NOOOO!!!

Thanks for the links again

Is Mao adjusting her her toe jumps' entry? Though she underrotated the flip, her entry time into the flip looks a lot shorter than last season's - let's say it's slowly going back to how it was originally supposed to be like - short and brisk. Mao never used to stalk her flip/lutz jumps - until last season, but that's possibly because she's been correcting her lutz jump and that affected her confidence and technique.

Love the modern twist to the caprice music. Mao's EXs have always been a joy to watch; well-choreographed and executed.

sapphiresky wrote:

Question: Where are the secret sources

You should be able to access it now (it's under the Media subforum on the main page). It's a special forum for trusted members.

snowdrops24 wrote:

Is Mao adjusting her her toe jumps' entry? Though she underrotated the flip, her entry time into the flip looks a lot shorter than last season's - let's say it's slowly going back to how it was originally supposed to be like - short and brisk.

That's my opinion as well. I wrote a longer post about it the SS section.

Check this out:
http://archive.db-aflo.com/editorial_ja/image/search.jsp
Unfortunately, you can't see the full sized photos unless you buy them, but the thumbnails are great, too. I love the pic with Mao & Jeff doing double spiral!

One more pic with Mao & Jeff: http://app1.yomiuri.co.jp/photo/20090726-039471_L.jpg

And another one with Mao in pink top and black shorts (perhaps the finale outfit..?): http://app1.yomiuri.co.jp/photo/20090726-039470_L.jpg

Thanks a bunch Okami

Here are pictures of Jeff and Mao. Both of them are gorgeous!

https://s329.photobucket.com/albums/l377/lunaluna0716/Mao%20Asada/?action=view&current=4758.jpg

https://s329.photobucket.com/albums/l377/lunaluna0716/Mao%20Asada/?action=view&current=4757.jpg

Mao looks amazing in every photos!!
I heard she completed every jumps today.


Miki did Requiem for today's performance! I also found the video of her Requiem at Ice Jewelry which was on today's broadcast.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_VND50pxqo

little clip of Mao and Jeff's Aladdin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_-6VsPQxP0

I was just going to post it Sweet!

Look at what's written on Jeff's arm
http://weblog.ctv.co.jp/files/20090727003557ugqvEaGQ4GE22EXORriFTtsJIZ5AGaHa.jpg

Yup, it was mentioned already in the Secret Sources! On the other arm there's an inscription "I love Mao" in Japanese. He skated with Mao to "Alladin" with those inscriptions!

There was a photo of everybody together at Tanith's twitter.

http://twitpic.com/bp8ck

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvjRsrSBT4A

I think it's of the show today.

I found a beautiful video on youtube which has all the clips ( I think) of Mao doing the ice show , I put it on my website. Enjoy!!

http://maoasadafanwebsite.com/news.html

josling wrote:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvjRsrSBT4A

I think it's of the show today.

OMG! I just LOOOVE how Mao kissed the fan!

A big, big thank you to all of you for posting these great links!!!

I must remember what Okami said - "Patience is a virtue"...

news clip including a little bit of opening dance! https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x9zba4_maonews0727_sport

Thanks !! coconut

OH MAN fffffff!!!!!!
Mao you are just PERFECT! I can't post much now because we just got back from a 13 hour (@_________@) car ride last night...but I will be able to later on this afteroon.
Is it just me or does Mao look a lot older in these news clips/interveiws? :3