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Medusa

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Jan 6, 2007
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_KiWQKZzOE

SP - McLAUGHLIN / BRUBAKER (USA) --> 4th place

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NyZcgCRJDU

SP - SAVCHENKO / SZOLKOWY --> 1st place

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoCGazpNqJw

SP - DUBE / DAVISON --> 3rd place

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7Q4RDZlGFw

SP - LANGLOIS / HAY --> 5th place

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fseb3CCc_dQ

SP - VOLOSOZHAR / MOROZOV --> 2nd place

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahfcLgUg1Po

SP - Jiaqi LI / Jiankun XU --> 6th place

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3MMDo4qJ4M

SP - PIATKOWSKA / KHROMIN --> 7th place
 
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Vicky458

On the Ice
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Aug 8, 2003
S/S are in a field of their own at this competition. I actually like them better than the two chinese teams. Their speed, posture, transitions and flow is amazing.
 

demarinis5

Gold for the Winter Prince!
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Jan 23, 2004
S/S are in a field of their own at this competition. I actually like them better than the two chinese teams. Their speed, posture, transitions and flow is amazing.

I agree. This team when on are the best, imo. Her death spiral was amazing

Thanks for the links.
 

Tinymavy15

Sinnerman for the win
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Dec 28, 2006
S/S are in a field of their own at this competition. I actually like them better than the two chinese teams. Their speed, posture, transitions and flow is amazing.
The really make it a dance. I love the way that they have somthing interesting going in and out of the bid elemnets.. and the throw just comes at you, not with a long set up like the chinese. teh spins were perfecty in sync, somthing pang and tong still have to master. I think that we are watching the 2008 world champs.
 

museksk8r

Record Breaker
Joined
Oct 31, 2006
Country
United-States
WOW, the Germans were spectacular! There was no appearance of doubt or caution in that performance. I would expect them to win this event and the World Championships are shaping up to be a battle in the medals between S/S, Z/Z, and P/T. I really hope Dube & Davison rebound in the LP. They should be capable of the silver medal given the competition at this event.
 
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netnuts

Match Penalty
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May 3, 2007
Some thoughts... Thanks for the videos!!

SP - McLAUGHLIN / BRUBAKER (USA) --> 4th place
They're good, but I think McLaughlin's jumps/throws have never been solid, it will hurt them in the long run.

SP - SAVCHENKO / SZOLKOWY --> 1st place
Of course they're in class of their own, this is my favorite pairs SP this season.

SP - DUBE / DAVISON --> 3rd place
I'm really not impressed with this pair. Their technical ability has been stagnant, and they don't have consistency either. They have had at least one fall/pop for each of their GP assignment. I will put this pair behind V/M, K/S and M/T or even L/H!


SP - LANGLOIS / HAY --> 5th place
I always like them but have been frustrated by international judges' bias. They've always put out decent performances but have never gotten enough credit. PCS is way too low for this pair, can somebody tell me why?? Are they slow??? If K&S can score close to 7 on average at 'Cup of Russia', how can L&H only get 5s...


SP - VOLOSOZHAR / MOROZOV --> 2nd place
Wonderful performance. This is my second favorite pairs SP this season. Scores were too low, I think they had the same problem facing P&T. The non-jump elements have been downgraded. This program should score at least 65 points. They have the technical goods and presentation skills to contend for world medals. Consistency is their problem.


SP - Jiaqi LI / Jiankun XU --> 6th place
Good posture, lifts and twists, improved spins. However, this pair's throw and jump technique is not solid. I'm afraid the other Chinese pair W/Z will soon overtake them... W/Z's major weaknesses are twists & lifts...

SP - PIATKOWSKA / KHROMIN --> 7th place
They're always fun to watch. They always have spunky program and I love to watch them at GP events even they may never have the chance to advance into even 2nd tier at worlds. Their technique is not solid, and small height difference is hindering their development.
 
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yelyoh

Medalist
Joined
Jul 26, 2003
Country
United-States
Not bad for a team just out of Juniors. Ms McLaughlin is barely15 and very young for this crowd. However, she needs work on landing jumps whether singley or in throws. Otherwise they are doing better than expected. Wait till next year, the US may have a really strong Pairs team.

Joe

From your fingertips to the skategods eyes.
 

TtonyV7

On the Ice
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Jan 11, 2007
Totally agree about Langlois and Hay being undermark. Very polish team, whose is solid in all their elements (except for their sbs spins). Judges are overlooking them for sure. Pity cause their one of few pair teams that I won't fall asleep over.

Though, the Throw T.Lutz has been as struggle for them lately....
 

oleada

Record Breaker
Joined
Mar 27, 2007
I agree, I felt L&H were undermarked. I like M&B but this was a bad performance for them, and I would have had L&H ahead.
 

kikakiks

On the Ice
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Nov 8, 2007
eta: Just viewed Ando. Boy do I dsagree with these placements. I think Meier deserved first place followed by Kostner in second, and Ando in third.

I agree with Ando third. But Meier's tes is just fine. It can't be higher than Kostner, since she doesn't have the triple-triple and she got level threes for spins. Remember that Kostner has a huge short program score potential. If she had been cleaner in the combo and hadn't twofooted the lutz she should have reached 63/64.
Meier's program was beutiful and clean, but her score potential for short program is not high.

Still, i have to argue about Ando's pcs. I agree on the transitions (where Kostner is constantly hit, and for a good reason)...but why on earth are the rest of the pcs higher than both the two european ladies? This will always be a mistery to me! A mistery called "flailing morozov's arms".

I am willing to understand, if someone explains me where to find "interpretation" in Ando. Someone enlighten me, please.
 
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