The Skaters' Skater
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Paul Wylie
Ryan Jahnke
Matt Savoie
Kurt Browning
Michelle Kwan
Angela Nikodinov
Yuka Sato (Dang, you can't hear her edges at ALL when she skates!)
G&G
T&D
Just my random list.
Ryan Jahnke
Matt Savoie
Kurt Browning
Michelle Kwan
Angela Nikodinov
Yuka Sato (Dang, you can't hear her edges at ALL when she skates!)
G&G
T&D
Just my random list.
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It seems to me that no one including me has given a definition of just what a skater's skater is. I think once we have that, we just might name those skaters who fulfil that criteria.
Joe
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I always thought a "dancer's dancer," "musician's musician," "skater's skater," etc was one who had all the goods but was less flashy, so that while the public may not see how great s/he was, other skaters definitely do. A certain quiet quality is entailed.
Is there anyone like that? An Olympic commentator put Matt Savoie in that category and from what I saw he would seem to fit this definition. (But then they applied the label to some others who didn't fit as well....)
Is there anyone like that? An Olympic commentator put Matt Savoie in that category and from what I saw he would seem to fit this definition. (But then they applied the label to some others who didn't fit as well....)
Completely agree about Buttle as the ultimate skater's skater. I don't mind if he misses his jumps, because every move in between is so glorious and perfect. No one else captivates and inspires me so much with his edges, flow, and precision. To me, all of that skating skill and musicality is far more impressive than doing the quad consistently but ignoring the other components like a Plushenko. I think Jeff's Naqoyqatsi and S&D programs are masterpieces.
I do think Savoie has incredible basic skills as well, but I'm sorry I find him boring. He doesn't have the flair or ease that stands out to me like with Jeff.
I agree. Matt's transitions are great, but they seem sort of forced and less natural.
Ryan has a beautiful flow over the ice. I love his classic style.
I do think Savoie has incredible basic skills as well, but I'm sorry I find him boring. He doesn't have the flair or ease that stands out to me like with Jeff.
soogar said:
I agree. Matt's transitions are great, but they seem sort of forced and less natural.
Ryan has a beautiful flow over the ice. I love his classic style.
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I like that definition and it certainly eliminates personal favorites or it should. Matt fulfills that criteria. Another one for me would be Ilia Klimkin. Among the ladies I would put Yukina Ota, and maybe Angelina Nikidinov.Spun Silver said:
Joe
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I once saw Belousova and Protopopov do an exhibition skate at a Stars on Ice show. They were in their 60s at the time. I'm sure the audience was like, what are these old geezers doing out here.
But the SOI cast -- Scott Hamilton, Kurt Browning, Kristi Yamaguchi -- they were in rapture, like they were in the presence of
But the SOI cast -- Scott Hamilton, Kurt Browning, Kristi Yamaguchi -- they were in rapture, like they were in the presence of
Mathman said:I once saw Belousova and Protopopov do an exhibition skate at a Stars on Ice show. They were in their 60s at the time. I'm sure the audience was like, what are these old geezers doing out here.
But the SOI cast -- Scott Hamilton, Kurt Browning, Kristi Yamaguchi -- they were in rapture, like they were in the presence of
Well the Protopopovs are
. And believe me, while you may not be impressed (at least it doesn't seem so in the post), there are many non-skating fans who are stunned to see this old couple skate. A few years ago, a boyfriend saw a clip of the Protopopovs on an ice show or something and he was amazed at them.soogar said:Well the Protopopovs are
ITA. I have never seen the Protopopovs skate live (I've only see some video clips) but I think they have gotten a standing ovation pretty much every place they go.
If you haven't seen the Protopopovs, the Magic Memories On Ice Vol. 1 has a clip of their Olympic LP (can't remember if it is from 1964 or 1968). There is also a video from the professional world championships of 1980s, where they perform Ava Maria.
