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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2011 8:01:40 GMT -8
Lori, Are we talking about full cut-resistant suits versus the current ones that are reinforced at specific places only? Surely, no one is allowed to skate without those reinforced areas, right?
I had to wonder when Apolo changed his skinsuit at the Olympic Trials on the second day of skating. On the first day he skated with the old skinsuit from his Oly Trials in 1998. Did he switch because that old skinsuit didn't meet the safety requirements?
As long as the same suit is mandatory, with absolutely no exceptions, I think it is a good idea for the ISU to adapt. However, if it is only recommended, not mandatory, you know that some skaters will abandon safety for that extra 1/100th of a second.
I can't help but feel that the stationary pad system is as big a culprit in the cut incidence. I was there too when JR was cut in Marquette and when Liz was cut in Milwaukee. Both "hits" to the pad were harder and twisted the skaters more than if they had gone into the movable pads. I can't recall an incident of a really bad cut situtation on the movable pads but I might be wrong.
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Apr 25, 2011 9:09:22 GMT -8
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Post by Deleted on Apr 27, 2011 18:51:14 GMT -8
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Apr 29, 2011 19:10:10 GMT -8
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Post by therockfairy on May 6, 2011 9:39:29 GMT -8
New USS Logo  |
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Post by Laura (Lori) on May 6, 2011 20:43:54 GMT -8
I think it's nice - I especially like what it looks like on those hanging banners - very colorful!
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Post by Laura (Lori) on May 10, 2011 21:06:44 GMT -8
The US National ST team is in San Diego for their Summer Training Camp - they worked out today with the Navy Seals - here are some photos from the USS Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=9484274&id=243482938367#!/photo.php?pid=9484273&id=243482938367&fbid=10150290944873368 (It doesn't appear that you need to be a FB member to view them) ------------------------------- Follow-up on the post above (USS' new logo) - here's an article that 'splains the concept. Actually, I had decided all on my own that the curves of the 'S' reminded me of the turns on a short track oval, but it appears that the bottom of the logo is to represent a Long Track oval. Personally, I wish the top had been rounded like the bottom - it would have made a perfect Oval, and it might have come across better than the 'shield' concept (whatever that is...) Anyhow, here's the article: US Speedskating Unveils New Brand5/9/2011 www.aroundtherings.com/articles/view.aspx?id=36947 |
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2011 14:31:43 GMT -8
My thoughts on the logo: looks like broken links in a chain! Wonder if the skaters got to vote?
Regarding the Navy Seals: Hoorah!
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Post by dose on May 11, 2011 22:58:02 GMT -8
I feel that it looks like a Antivirus Software Logo. Haha!
However may also such understanding. Protect yourself and eliminates enemies on the race!
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Post by Laura (Lori) on May 13, 2011 6:47:19 GMT -8
I feel that it looks like a Antivirus Software Logo. Haha! However may also such understanding. Protect yourself and eliminates enemies on the race! Good description, Dose!  |
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Post by therockfairy on May 13, 2011 12:08:50 GMT -8
haha now you said that Dose, i can see it! lol
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Jun 4, 2011 16:24:16 GMT -8
There's an interesting show on tomorrow night (Sunday) - one of the segments is scheduled to show how speed skates are made. Many thanks to SoCal Speedskating and SCSSA skater Haj Sano for the info!
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Science Channel- "How It's Made"
7:00-7:30 PM PDT
Tags: Short Track Speedskating
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Post by Deleted on Jun 5, 2011 19:14:31 GMT -8
Saw that last week! Quite interesting.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 25, 2011 19:58:51 GMT -8
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Post by quietpirate on Jun 30, 2011 10:48:52 GMT -8
I didn't see this speed skater listed so I decided to post this here. Deaf speed skater eyes fast track to OlympicsMichael Hubbs. Hubbs is attempting to become the 15th deaf athlete to compete in the Olympics. Born with severe hearing loss, Hubbs had never laced up speed skates before moving to Utah to train at the Olympic Oval. But years spent on inline skates growing up and a summer of inline competition last year gave him the confidence to switch surfaces. He trains up to eight hours a day, six days a week to fine-tune his mechanics and form. He said having few friends locally makes it easier to stay dedicated. Instead of hanging out or going to dinner with friends, Hubbs hits the local 24-Hour Fitness. Source: www.sltrib.com/sltrib/sports/52085139-77/hubbs-speed-olympic-skater.html.cspQP Michael Hubbs is on Twitter. twitter.com/#!/maikerufokasu Sorry you're going to have to copy and paste the link doesn't work. |
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