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Who's spiral do you like more - considering ALL aspects?
Michelle's 4 (57.1%)
Sasha's 3 (42.9%)
Total Votes: 7
Michelle's or Sasha's SPIRAL
Topic Started: Dec 1 2006, 08:01 PM (356 Views)
Judith
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Who’s spiral do you like more CONSIDERING ALL ASPECTS – Sasha’s or Michelle’s?

Expression - I think both have wonderful expression in their faces. To me, Michelle shows GENUINE expression (true smiles and tears, or a friendly smirk), and Sasha's also shows expression, but sometimes it seems like she's forcing herself to - like it's not natural. In some programs, she does, but in some, she doesn't.

Speed - I'd go with Michelle on this one. I think that she has wonderful speed in the spirals. Since Sasha's leg is raised so high, it makes it look like the spiral is fast because of it's length, but in truth, I like Michelle's speed more.

Steadiness - Michelle. Sasha shakes on her spirals. Her edges go back and forth, from inside to outside. Michelle's are steady... you can just SEE the straight curve of the edge. It's so good it creeps me out.

Position - Sasha's stretch is beautiful. I'd choose this over Michelle when comparing both of their highest spirals. Sasha's extremely flexible.

When it's the position of their BACKS, though, I'd go with Michelle. When Sasha was 21, her back in sprials were very low, which is not something good. Michelle’s in 2001.

Considering the above, I would go for Michelle. I think both are beautiful skaters, but honestly (and NOT with your heart – with your head), I truly think that Michelle has better spirals. Stretch does not give the whole spiral its judgement, IMO.
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JWEfan7284
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Really truly I think Sasha's is the best in the world.I love that long beautiful stretch she has.She's truly magnificent. :yes:
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Judith
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JWEfan7284
Dec 1 2006, 02:46 PM
Really truly I think Sasha's is the best in the world.I love that long beautiful stretch she has.She's truly magnificent. :yes:

And is that considering all aspects, as my question asked?

I agree - Sasha has a beautiful stretch, but I see Michelle's spirals more consistently beautiful - with good speed, good edge, good stretch.
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WorldsGreatestMK
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Michelle's. :nod: I like Sasha's though :D
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tara98gold
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Although I think both ladies have an amazing spiral I love Michelle's and I like the way she expresses herself as she does. It is one of Michelle's best elements in my opinion.
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tara98gold
Dec 4 2006, 02:03 PM
Although I think both ladies have an amazing spiral I love Michelle's and I like the way she expresses herself as she does. It is one of Michelle's best elements in my opinion.

I agree - although her jumps are spectacular as well. She lands them so solidly and she makes them look so easy.
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sk8er08
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i really like sashas. i don't think i have noticed shakey edges. and the judges evidently don't either because they give her high marks for her spiral senquence. i like michelles expression more tho.
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Sasha :) I see I tie it up! I think her spirals are just so gorgeous...and Michelle's are second best probably, but just not quite Sasha's.
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I Broke the Tie! hee hee

For all aspects, I voted for Michelle. Sasha's is indeed beautiful. :)
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WorldsGreatestMK
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Well the reason why I voted for Michelle's is for two reasons, I see the heart Michelle throws to the audience in the move, Sasha's as equisite as it is, I just see more in Michelle. Also Michelle has this ergy, grabs your attention smile on her spirals...just look at this (Totentanz from Marshalls) WELL, yeah. Sasha's are very well done, but I see more in Michelle. The tie has been broken Michelle- 4 and Sasha 3. Still not bad....
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