Spins and steps are worth relatively little compared to jumps.
For example, Nathan Chen at GP France - His spins in the short are worth 19.79% of his BV when they are 3 out of 7 of the required elements (42.86%). His spins in the free are worth 11.28% of his BV when they are 3 out of 12 elements (25%).
In the ladies - take Mariah Bell who is one of the best spinners in the field. Her spins in the short are worth 28.94% of her BV when they are 3 out of 7 of the required elements (42.86%). Her spins in the free are worth 15.94% of her BV when they are 3 out of 12 elements (25%).
Same for steps obviously.
Now that there are more and more difficult jumps in both men and ladies, and there is +5/-5, making the ratio of spins and steps compared to both BV and TES to be even lower - yet these elements often take up a large chunk of time and energy in the entire performance. Should their BV and GOEs be re-evaluated? Would this help even out the heavy focus on quads and shift back to skills?
For example, Nathan Chen at GP France - His spins in the short are worth 19.79% of his BV when they are 3 out of 7 of the required elements (42.86%). His spins in the free are worth 11.28% of his BV when they are 3 out of 12 elements (25%).
In the ladies - take Mariah Bell who is one of the best spinners in the field. Her spins in the short are worth 28.94% of her BV when they are 3 out of 7 of the required elements (42.86%). Her spins in the free are worth 15.94% of her BV when they are 3 out of 12 elements (25%).
Same for steps obviously.
Now that there are more and more difficult jumps in both men and ladies, and there is +5/-5, making the ratio of spins and steps compared to both BV and TES to be even lower - yet these elements often take up a large chunk of time and energy in the entire performance. Should their BV and GOEs be re-evaluated? Would this help even out the heavy focus on quads and shift back to skills?