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Old 04-25-2009, 01:17 PM
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double loop tips?

I've started working on the double loop. I get 1.5 rotations, and I land with my feet crossed, kind of on both feet (still crossed) so it feels a bit tangled up.
Off ice, I get the full two rotations and a good landing (no hop out of it).

Does anyone have any good tips/things to think about to help me land the loop? Thanks
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Old 04-25-2009, 01:23 PM
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Which way are you doing it from? A three turn or back edge.
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Old 04-25-2009, 01:36 PM
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You may not be getting enough knee bend to achieve the proper height, and you also may not be taking a deep enough edge. If the takeoff is too straight, it is hard to get the rotational momentum for two rotations.
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Old 04-25-2009, 01:56 PM
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I do them from a back edge. Is it correct to be going on a straight line and then jumping around and up?
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Old 04-25-2009, 01:57 PM
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I would say that you swich the jump to the three turn way and point ur toe in the air. The key is standing tall and pointing ur toe.
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Old 04-25-2009, 02:00 PM
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point the toe of the landing foot?
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Old 04-25-2009, 02:13 PM
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Ya but point both toes when your in the air, thats how I got mine, and squeeze your butt.
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Old 04-26-2009, 09:10 AM
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I would also recommend that when you are on the back edge to make sure you wait a bit longer than you think you need to before you bend your knee and jump. Don't rush the edge.

Also make sure your front arm (left if you are a CCW skater) doesn't start pre rotating. Make sure you leave it in front and feel a bit of tension in it before you bend and jump. Then pull in.

And yes - as everyone else has said make sure you point your toe!
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Old 04-26-2009, 02:46 PM
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Work single loop double loop combination! Worked a treat for me (a long time ago...)
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