Recent content by Chalky

Even Simone needed help!

John, you might be interested in this: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/263541739_Comparison_of_floor_exercise_apparatus_comparison_of_floor_exercise_apparatus_spring-types_on_a_gymnastics_rearward_tumbling_take-off Also, Google "Weller Spring".

Which videos are those?

Yay Sophia!!!

Pool noodles?

All of the dance (incl leaps and turns) has to be done the same way. Certain skills can be reversed (as indicated by an asterisk), but not the dance. It may be better to do the lefty routine and reverse the gymnastic elements (e.g. round off) to right. Or she can just learn how to leap and turn...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ludivine_Furnon

I really think that the British Gymnastics path has become too convoluted. I would support a level system, similar to the US, whilst maintaining floor and vault and perhaps an X-cel-like or watered down levels alongside national levels. The current system excludes so much talent at such a young...

South Korea competes in FIG meets, so the national federation would be a good place to start. If you don't have any luck googling the national federation, FIG (federation Internationale de Gymnastique) should have contact info on their site.

That shipping cost is ridiculous!

Leaving it out is double the value of the element. A spot is 0.50, plus up to the value of the element, and I believe execution deductions on top of that. I think the back walkover is worth 0.60.

I don't know what part of the country you are in, but it may be worth looking at places like TJ Maxx, Ross, Marshalls, Bealls etc. I've definitely come across undies that look like they should fit under a leo, but it is hit or miss. Even as an adult, sizing and fit varies SO much in clothing. I...

Have you looked at Limited Too, or tried Hanes cotton spandex high cuts?

I would say 7.8-7.9, but I'm a tad strict ;)

Disappointing. They are better than this. I think there were too many silly mistakes, which cost both the MAG and WAG a medal. The girls especially look a little out of shape, compared to the USA, and are too tentative. They need to go out there KNOWING they WILL hit.