Figure Skating -- Quick Q's & A's

[sarahspins]

"Rittenberger jump"

That would be a "Loop Jump" in certain parts of the world, named for it's creator, Werner Rittberger

[FigureSpins]

What's another name for a Loop jump?

"Rittenberger jump"

Correct!

That would be a "Loop Jump" in certain parts of the world, named for it's creator, Werner Rittberger

Yes, that was the original question! 

Next question, next question ....

WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A FLYING SIT SPIN AND A DEATH DROP?

[icedancer]

It's a Maximum of 8 steps.

Actually there is a maximum of 7 intro steps allowed in the US MITF tests (on the ones that allow intro steps)-

[sarahspins]

D'oh!  I should have read the whole thread, huh 

Difference between a death drop and a flying sit is the air position - death drop is horizontal (face down) while a flying sit isn't

[drskater]

Also the death drop is open into a backspin.