WAG Diamond Bars

[Sydflips]

Hi there!
Would a routine that goes kip, cast hs, clear hip, kip, cast, clear hip, kip, squat on, long hang kip, cast away, fly away be an ok routine for Xcel diamond? Or is that too many kips on low bar? I know the third kip won't count as a skill since there is already two other kips on low bar, but I didn't know if that effects the SV

 

[Mthegymqueen]

Its a 10.0 SV, but having a lot of kips can get tiring and be prone to more (unnecessary) deductions

 

[GymnastPotterhead]

Similar but can you do kip cast clearhip kip squat on kip cast clearhip flyaway?

 

[Sydflips]

Similar but can you do kip cast clearhip kip squat on kip cast clearhip flyaway?

I've thought about that one before, the only issue is I had a bad crash doing it once and now that I'm competing as an adult getting it back seems terrifying lol. But I do like that composition more!

 

[GymnastPotterhead]

I've thought about that one before, the only issue is I had a bad crash doing it once and now that I'm competing as an adult getting it back seems terrifying lol. But I do like that composition more!

Oh sorry this was confusing but I meant does this routine have a 10.0 SV?

 

[Sydflips]

Oh sorry this was confusing but I meant does this routine have a 10.0 SV?

I believe it does start from a 10.0! It meets all the requirements so I don't see why it wouldn't!

 

[GymnastPotterhead]

I believe it does start from a 10.0! It meets all the requirements so I don't see why it wouldn't!

Thanks! You should definitely try working it again - don't let one bad fall/day stop you! You can do it!

 

[Johnny456]

You could try reducing _the number of kips on the low bar to avoid extra fatigue and deductions. Con sider this routine: kip, cast, clear hip, kip, squat on kip, cast, clear hip flyaway. It still starts from a 10.0 and meets all requirements!

 

[winn28winn]

Hi there!
Would a routine that goes kip, cast hs, clear hip, kip, cast, clear hip, kip, squat on, long hang kip, cast away, fly away be an ok routine for Xcel diamond? Or is that too many kips on low bar? I know the third kip won't count as a skill since there is already two other kips on low bar, but I didn't know if that effects the SV

Hi, I competed Diamond last year.

I found a lot of success doing the routine that others are recommending. (Clear-hip to Flyaway on high bar) If you aren't willing to do that, maybe you could try going clear hip-clear hip? I saw a decent amount of Diamonds doing the routine like that last year.

Here is how this would look:
Low Bar: Kip -> Cast Handstand -> Clear Hip -> Drop to 2nd Clear Hip -> Kip -> Squat-on
High Bar: Kip -> Cast to 45° OR Handstand -> Flyaway.

Of course, the routine including to high bar clear hip is the most ideal if you do not have giants, but the second routine may work well for you if you work on it. It will also eliminate the chances of getting repeated deductions due to your kips.

 

[Sydflips]

You could try reducing _the number of kips on the low bar to avoid extra fatigue and deductions. Con sider this routine: kip, cast, clear hip, kip, squat on kip, cast, clear hip flyaway. It still starts from a 10.0 and meets all requirements!

Thank you!

 

[GymnastPotterhead]

Do you need to have a handstand in your routine for a 10 SV

 

[raenndrops]

Do you need to have a handstand in your routine for a 10 SV

You have to have a skill finishing in clear support between 45º from vertical (3/4) and handstand. The best way to ensure credit is to leave no doubt.

 

[GymnastPotterhead]

You have to have a skill finishing in clear support between 45º from vertical (3/4) and handstand. The best way to ensure credit is to leave no doubt.

So do you need a clear hip handstand for that or does a kip cast handstand suffice?

 

[Mthegymqueen]

So do you need a clear hip handstand for that or does a kip cast handstand suffice?

kip cast hand can work instead of clear hip hand, you can do both but only one is required