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Title: Sit Spins under ISI - Judging?
Post by: scarlet-feather on November 19, 2016, 12:34:34 AM
Was wondering if, according to ISI judging criteria, straight-legged sit spins are preferred over bent-legged ones?

Is it a hard and fast rule, or is it up to the judges' preferences?
Title: Re: Sit Spins under ISI - Judging?
Post by: Doubletoe on November 29, 2016, 06:15:21 PM
Since nobody has answered, I'll just say that the ISI website shows an example of their test sit spin with the skater's free leg slightly bent.  Although a straight free leg is traditionally preferred, there is no mention of it in the criteria listed in the video for the 4th test, here:
  http://www.skateisi.com/site/sub.cfm?content=testing_requirements#7 (http://www.skateisi.com/site/sub.cfm?content=testing_requirements#7)