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FSWer
06-29-2009, 09:15 PM
Ok fellow Skaters..I was wondering what majority of our skaters here have what moves.

Mrs Redboots
06-30-2009, 08:25 AM
You have set the standard very high - before people get any of those, they are likely to get, not necessarily in this order:

Outside 3-turns
Inside 3-turns
Outside brackets
Inside brackets
Outside counters
Inside counters
Outside rockers
Insider rockers
The above turns but from backwards to forwards
Mohawks, both outside and inside (and open and closed)
Choctaws
Forward and backward chassés
Forward and backward swing rolls
Forward and backward cross rolls
Changes of edge: outside to inside
Changes of edge: inside to outside
One footed slaloms (aka power pulls or edge pulls)
Twizzles starting from all 8 edges
Upright spin
Backspin
3-jump (aka waltz jump)
Cherry flip (aka toe loop)
Salchow
Drag (aka lunge)
Pivot

Trying to think what else.

And no, I do not have all 32 one-footed turns. Wish I did, though.

Skittl1321
06-30-2009, 08:46 AM
Bold means I've got it, Italics means I kind of got it, Red means NO WAY.


Let's check off from Mrs. Redboot's list (who I think in some instances has standards as high as FSWer! It's clear she is a dancer, because I equate some of those turns with axels):

Outside 3-turns- yep, forward and backward.
Inside 3-turns- yep, forward and backward.
Outside brackets- I can do 1 of the four.
Inside brackets- I can do 2 of the four.
Outside counters- I can do 1 of the four.
Inside counters- I can do 2 of the four.
Outside rockers- I can do 1 of the four.
Insider rockers- I can do two of the four.
Mohawks, both outside and inside (and open and closed)- The backward to forward ones are essentially just stepping, so I've got those. Forward to backward I have one outside one that is still giving me a lot of trouble and one inside one that gives me a little. I have no idea what open and closed even means, as I don't dance.
Choctaws- not even close.
Forward and backward chassés- check
Forward and backward swing rolls- never tried a back swing roll, okay with the forward ones, but not great.
Forward and backward cross rolls- I'm getting there on these.
Changes of edge: outside to inside
Changes of edge: inside to outside- check
One footed slaloms (aka power pulls or edge pulls)- working on them.
Twizzles starting from all 8 edges - just tried forward inside for the first time this weekend. Never attempted the others.
Upright spin- got it
Backspin- got it, but it needs work
3-jump (aka waltz jump)- got it
Cherry flip (aka toe loop)- got it, and working to clean it.
Salchow- also on FSWer list.
Drag (aka lunge)- Can do forward with right leg down, can't do other 3.
Pivot- can do all 4 inside pivots, cannot do any outside ones.

and FSWer's:
My Spiral- they aren't fantastic, but I can make an effort to do a spiral on all 8 edges, the ones supported by the left leg don't always make it to hip height though.
My Sit-Spin- I'm not quite low enough but I have a recognizable position. I started a back-sit this weekend.
My Axel I don't ever expect to have this.
My Double Axel I don't ever expect to have this.
My Triple Axel I don't ever expect to have this.
My Salchow
My Double Salchow I don't ever expect to have this.
My Triple Salchow I don't ever expect to have this.
My Loop Jump I'm working very hard to get this one right now.
My Flip Jump I just tried a full flip this weekend. I didn't land on one foot, but I left the ice pretty well.

flo
06-30-2009, 11:43 AM
Great lists!
As far as the edges and spirals- pretty good working on improving rockers and twizzles.
Jumps - working on double sal.
Also have death spirals, platter, press and star lifts, split twists and pair spins.
And I've figured out the bow!

Skate@Delaware
06-30-2009, 04:55 PM
Outside 3-turns
Inside 3-turns
Outside counters
Mohawks, both outside and inside (and open and closed) (outside are very u-g-l-y)
Forward and backward chassés
Forward swing rolls
Forward and backward cross rolls (backwards are done very sloooowly)
One footed slaloms (aka power pulls or edge pulls)-only forwards
Upright spin
Backspin
sit spin just happened recently so I counted it (along with the flip jump)
3-jump (aka waltz jump)
Cherry flip (aka toe loop)
Salchow
Drag (aka lunge) and a knee slide as well
Pivot
1/2 flip; 1/2 lutz
bunny hop-it's dead!

londonicechamp
06-30-2009, 10:56 PM
Outside 3-turns
Inside 3-turns
Mohawks (I think outside, and also 5 step mohawk sequence)
Forward and backward cross rolls, but backward cross rolls needs working on
One footed slaloms, I like these
Upright spin
Scratch spin (working on them now)
Backspin (just started learning it during lesson yesterday)
Sit spin (not yet taught it in Singapore, but learnt it in London)
3-jump (aka waltz jump)
1/4 flip jump
1/2 flip jump
Cherry flip (aka toe loop)
Salchow (used to do it, up to 10 years ago, but now lost it)
Drag (aka lunge)
Pivot
2 foot spin
Forward and backward spirals
bunny hop
shoot the duck

IceSkateRuth
07-01-2009, 12:15 AM
yeah well, i sort of have a spiral (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkEyQxXBqC0) that i can hold for about 3 seconds the longest lol
but i need to learn way more, i can do swizzles and stroking and other stuff, but those are basic skills... not really impressive or anything.

RachelSk8er
07-01-2009, 08:18 AM
3 turns, double 3s, counters, rockers, brackets, forward outside and back inside loops (working on forward inside and back outside and they stink so I don't put them in my programs), twizzles (varies from a single to triple or more depending on the foot/edge with RFI and RBO being strongest), choctaws, and anything else on MIF tests through novice (working on Junior), although I admit I can no longer really do clockwise quick rocker choctaws since I haven't really worked on them since I passed novice moves 10 yrs ago.

I can do all spirals (forward inside/outside, back inside/outside) but no Y spirals or real bielmanns since I'm not flexible and have short arms. Most I can do are basic blade grabs (i.e. R hand/Right leg, on the R side I can also bend the leg and grab with the L hand).

Hardest consistent jump--lutz loop, working on axel/axel toe and axel/loop but the axel itself isn't consistent

Hardest spin--flying camel in combination (change of foot/position)

Working on pre-gold dances (a term I use very loosely now since I'm trying to finish my jr/sr moves and am not really working on dance now other than the 2 solos I'm competing this year--the Foxtrot and American Waltz, I'll prob compete the Kilian here and there, too). I know all the golds and a few internationals but they don't look very pretty when I do them!

Mrs Redboots
07-01-2009, 08:53 AM
Well, if we're going by what I can actually do, as opposed to what I listed:

Outside 3-turns Forwards only; BO3s do-able but no flow.
Inside 3-turns Not good. BI3s pretty well non-existent
Outside brackets Sometimes.
Inside brackets Once in a blue moon I do a BI bracket by mistake.
Outside counters I have done the man's one from the Arge in my time
Inside counters You are joking
Outside rockers Sometimes I can do the LFO rocker, that's the only one
Insider rockers Oh, please....
The above turns but from backwards to forwards Only brackets
Mohawks, both outside and inside (and open and closed) Not all of them, by any manner of means.
Choctaws Blues Choctaw, yes; Kilian choctaw, no way.
Forward and backward chassés Yes, both outside and inside, although haven't actually tried BI chassés by myself.
Forward and backward swing rolls Back inside not good, the others okay.
Forward and backward cross rolls Yes
Changes of edge: outside to inside Yes
Changes of edge: inside to outside Yes
One footed slaloms (aka power pulls or edge pulls) No, because they make my knee hurt so I don't practice them.
Twizzles starting from all 8 edges I can do one solitary LFI and one solitary RFI. Have done LBI and RBI but not recently and, again, only singles.
Upright spin In hold with husband yes; solo, no.
Backspin See above
3-jump (aka waltz jump) Yes
Cherry flip (aka toe loop) Yes
Salchow Allegedly (and I don't have loop, flip, lutz or axel, and no idea of trying them).
Drag (aka lunge) No.
Pivot No.

But I can do back inside loops! Only not at the moment with new blades!

ETA Forgot spirals - mine are not of passing standard, as I can't get my knee higher than my bum. But I do try.

ibreakhearts66
07-01-2009, 09:18 AM
Also going to use bold for got it, italics for working on it and red for no way.

My Spiral
My Sit-Spin
My Axel
My Double Axel Getting ohhhh so close
My Triple Axel I never plan on doing one (although I secretly dream sometimes)
My Salchow
My Double Salchow
My Triple Salchow Getting close
My Loop Jump
My Flip Jump

I also have doubles through double lutz.

Off of the other lists:

Outside 3-turns
Inside 3-turns
Outside brackets
Inside brackets
Outside counters
Inside counters
Outside rockers
Insider rockers
The above turns but from backwards to forwards
Mohawks, both outside and inside (and open and closed)
Choctaws I can do choctaws, but have issues with doing them in a series like for Jr Moves
Forward and backward chassés
Forward and backward swing rolls
Forward and backward cross rolls
Changes of edge: outside to inside
Changes of edge: inside to outside
One footed slaloms (aka power pulls or edge pulls)
Twizzles starting from all 8 edges I don't know that I can true twizzles from al 8 edges
Upright spin
Backspin
3-jump (aka waltz jump)
Cherry flip (aka toe loop)
Salchow
Drag (aka lunge)
Pivot

Kim to the Max
07-01-2009, 10:13 AM
Here's what I've got :)

Outside 3-turns
Inside 3-turns
Outside brackets
Inside brackets
Outside counters
Inside counters
Outside rockers - getting better as I work on Junior moves!
Insider rockers - again, getting better :)
The above turns but from backwards to forwards
Mohawks, both outside and inside (and open and closed)
Choctaws - I'm working on them...got the Junior pattern almost down!
Forward and backward chassés
Forward and backward swing rolls
Forward and backward cross rolls
Changes of edge: outside to inside
Changes of edge: inside to outside
One footed slaloms (aka power pulls or edge pulls)
Twizzles starting from all 8 edges - FO and BI are a bit dicey at best
Upright spin
Backspin
3-jump (aka waltz jump)
Cherry flip (aka toe loop) - working on 2 Toe
Salchow - and sometimes a 2 Salchow
Drag (aka lunge)
Pivot

Spiral - with many variations...I'm quite flexible, so they are easy for me...
Sit-Spin - yup....
Axel - I need to land on my toe, but over all, I've got it
Double Axel - I will probably never work on a 2 Axel, and I'm okay with that
Triple Axel - yup, never gonna happen
Double Salchow - I need to work on staying in until the rotation is done, but it's on one foot :)
Triple Salchow - never will happen
Loop Jump - probably starting 2 Loop soon
Flip Jump - My favorite jump :)
Lutz Jump - I can do it, I just don't like it...

jskater49
07-01-2009, 02:19 PM
Forward Outside 3 turns - pretty darn good
Forward Inside 3 turns - can do them, not so pretty
Back 3 turns - I can do an outside3 turn on my right foot and I immediately put my foot down. Not even close on the others.

Spiral - forward, backward, outside inside, I can hold them beautifully and for a long time, still working on getting leg to be hip level but I'm close. I am an old woman mind you.

Mohawks have much improved. 8 step is getting there

Progressives - Very nice especially counter clockwise

Waltz jump- I finally got the idea of jumping up, not twisting my body around. and I no longer skid to slow down and can do them at a fairly good clip

Half flip - yea it's pretty good

half- lutz - just the other day coach said one of them was beautiful. And I can do one with my arm over my head

Mazurka - I have a great mazurka

Bunny hops - getting there on my left - still working on right.

Those are my jumps. Spins are a sorry lot. Still can't go into them on an edge, still do a two foot pivot entry. Working on it.