a way to save possibly at least 0.5 seconds if you don't like thorn skip. requires Long Nail and Mark of Pride. (so far requires very precise movement/thorn jumps to get the cycle)
(Discovered by an unknown member of the Chinese community)
Uploaded the video so that it wasn't recorded on my phone and will be viewable on all platforms
https://youtu.be/U9T7jEanMHM