ORIGINAL: Divesplat
I don't think the rules call for anything different between the 2 disciplines(spins may be a different story) Pattern's 2007 AMA rules I haven't read yet but both require:
I agree ED. But WOW can you get some different explanations between the two when you start asking.
Here is a prime example of why this discussion is important and I comment on this with all the respect in the world for you Jason and obviously we should carefully consider your understanding of the rules. I only bring it up because I (we) really need to understand if we are missing something here.
JAS,
As long as the “impression” of the snap done in front of me meets the criteria of the rules, then I will judge it as a snap. If there is no break (and it only needs to be a small one) then it will get a zero. If there is a break, followed by a barrel or axial roll, it will be given a zero. Otherwise, all other snaps get scored. "
Here is an exerpt from the judging criteria in the AMA rulebook unders Snaps on page 78.
A snap
that does not show a break and stall to initiate
the snap, but does enter a stalled attitude during
the maneuver is severely downgraded.
Are the statements from JAS and the rulebook in agreement and I am just misunderstanding?? Maybe a difference between FAI rules and AMA rules up to Masters?? [
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