Trophée Eric Bompard Cachemire 2008

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Trophée Eric Bompard Cachemire 2008
Place and date: Paris, France Nov 13-16 2008
Results page: http://www.isufs.org/results/gpfra08/

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Good luck to all the skaters! Good luck!

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2008 1109 Mao Fluff: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21YmC0XylDc Happy dance

(TEB preview, practice clips from Russia - CiStSq, 3Lz)

Subject: Re: Trophée Eric Bompard Cachemire 2008 Mon Nov 10, 2008 5:46 pm

Mao looks great and solid. I love you

But then again, she has a reputation for having brilliant practices year-round so its really not a surprise is it? Haha. Razz

I'm close to being flabbergasted at this point at the number of skaters withdrawing or are being replaced again. There's Kiira, and Griazev + Lucine being replaced by Lutai + Deslot in the men's event...eeek. silent

I am especially looking forward to Masquerade. cat

Knowing Tarasova and Mao's continuous flowing skating, I think it'll be an amazing triumph once perfected.

Aside from Joannie who's looking very solid, most of the ladies in this comp are in it to "redeem themselves" so to speak. Elene, CaroZ, Bebe, Emily...the bronze medal will be a close battle I think.

I'm not even going to bother assessing the men's event because its such a huge toss-up. Who, me?

And go Kerrs in ID! Thumbs up!

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clovera wrote:: I am especially looking forward to Masquerade. Knowing Tarasova and Mao's continuous flowing skating, I think it'll be an amazing triumph once perfected.

I'm a bit uneasy about that program, I admit! Lips sealed

I think there's nothing more difficult than trying to keep up with the fast paced music for the entire program. Most skaters use music with varied tempo, with slow music to nail jumps and rest, and fast paced music usually reserved for footwork and spins. And they do so in spite of not having nearly as challenging jump layout and footwork as Mao has. Whirly

This will be definitely the most challenging program Mao has ever tried. And, for that matter, the most challenging program than any lady has ever tried! Good luck!

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The lack of news is making me nerrrrvousssss..! Lips sealed

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Another Mao fluff:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzUSC9TWM-w

She says that the entrances to her jumps became shorter and she gets more height in her jumps. flower

I like the position at 4:49... Possible entrance to the step sequence in "Masquerade"..?! queen

Subject: Re: Trophée Eric Bompard Cachemire 2008 Wed Nov 12, 2008 10:45 am

Oscilla wrote:: Another Mao fluff:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzUSC9TWM-w

She says that the entrances to her jumps became shorter and she gets more height in her jumps.
I like the position at 4:49... Possible entrance to the step sequence in "Masquerade"..?!

I think yes Very Happy

I'm soo nervous, you guys can't imagine. I want Mao to do two triple axels but is it safe to do it so early in new season?

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I'm nervous as well. Sweatdrop

I wonder if Mao has arrived to France already? The competition starts tommorow, so she should already be in Paris, I think? I wonder if Tatiana is with Mao...

So many questions, so few answers... Laugh

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Okami wrote:: I wonder if Mao has arrived to France already? The competition starts tommorow, so she should already be in Paris, I think?

This article says that Mao will be arriving in Paris this evening (the 12th) and will participate in the official practice on the 13th.
http://sankei.jp.msn.com/sports/other/081112/oth0811122124009-n1.htm

It's strange that i was very nervous for Mao a couple of weeks ago, but not so much now. My worrying for Dai's condition seems to have taken the edge off my worrying for Mao. But, i'm sure i'll be nervous as hell by Friday. Drama!

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I nicked the link from FSU... Laughing

http://www.asahi.com/sports/update/1113/TKY200811130034.html
TAT and Mao at the airport! They look happy. Very Happy

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Today's news video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxcUueUcFVI

Subject: Re: Trophée Eric Bompard Cachemire 2008 Thu Nov 13, 2008 4:06 am

inskate wrote:: I nicked the link from FSU...
http://www.asahi.com/sports/update/1113/TKY200811130034.html
TAT and Mao at the airport! They look happy.

Awwww,they look so sweet here! Wub

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Thanks for the news..was dying for it!

Can't wait for the competition to start!

But sadly, I am also bracing myself for a deluge of videos on youtube focusing on lutz jumps...

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Another photo: flower

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The practices start today! Faint2

Quote :: I am also bracing myself for a deluge of videos on youtube focusing on lutz jumps...

In one of the newest videos Mao does 3Lz in a program run-through, and although she has an overturn on the landing, the edge looks great. Smile

But gosh, does the program look busy! Transitions, into Lutz, into 2A - everything in the very fast rhythm of the Waltz.

I can't stop wondering how will the jump layout look like - in the program run-throughs she did 3F, 3F-3T, 3L, 3S, 2A, add to that the planned 3A-3T and you have an impossible jump layout. I think the clips came from a few different run-throughs and the program kept changing... Whirly

Subject: Re: Trophée Eric Bompard Cachemire 2008 Thu Nov 13, 2008 7:06 am

I'm so excited right now!!
Where can we watch the SP tomorrow?

Subject: Re: Trophée Eric Bompard Cachemire 2008 Thu Nov 13, 2008 7:40 am

Mao is looking really good!! and even Tarasova is looking younger than before Surprised

I cant wait to see her program and costume and everything!!!!! really wanna see Mao and Tarasova together in the kiss & cry zone flower

This article says that Mao will not go for two 3A for this competition.
http://hochi.yomiuri.co.jp/sports/winter/news/20081113-OHT1T00163.htm

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Smart! I think one 3A is more than enough, especially with strict UR calls this season. Though it would be fun to see 3A-3T in practice. Laugh

I can't wait to see the costumes as well! Sweatdrop

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Mao arrived in France! (two short vids from the airport): flower

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKRvoNAan2s
http://tinypic.com/player.php?v=v3hcet&s=4

I'm relieved that there will be no two 3A attempts this time - too much is too much. Laugh

Last season's jump layout was risky enough, and that was before working on 3Lz and 3S! Faint2

Good luck, Mao! Good luck!

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It won't be long now! Laugh

Short interviews with Mao and Takahiko:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UaqCXhZyWE

Good luck!

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Does anyone know when the practise is today?
I'd love to hear some reports.
I'm also relieved to hear about the 3A and hope Mao has two wonderful clean programs! Good luck!