In defense...
I realize that this is almost a "bash N&K" discussion (heh heh), but to their credit, or at least to N's, I think it's great to see someone back on the ice and skating at that level AFTER HAVING A CHILD. Ice dancing, vs the other disciplines, would be more physically amenable to that, but still, it is very impressive and rare to compete at any demanding sport after giving birth.
I do really like N&K's skating, for their flow and elegance, although I agree that they are often overscored. I loved their pink panther-austin powers free dance, but their tosca routine wasn't anything special (and actually a huge disappointment after viewing their other routines).
I agree that D&S have more technical skill, and it annoys me that they are often underscored vs N&K, but they are sometimes sloppy in their execution, and unfortunately, the judges have given N&K the benefit of the doubt over N&K in these cases.
I realize that this is almost a "bash N&K" discussion (heh heh), but to their credit, or at least to N's, I think it's great to see someone back on the ice and skating at that level AFTER HAVING A CHILD. Ice dancing, vs the other disciplines, would be more physically amenable to that, but still, it is very impressive and rare to compete at any demanding sport after giving birth.
I do really like N&K's skating, for their flow and elegance, although I agree that they are often overscored. I loved their pink panther-austin powers free dance, but their tosca routine wasn't anything special (and actually a huge disappointment after viewing their other routines).
I agree that D&S have more technical skill, and it annoys me that they are often underscored vs N&K, but they are sometimes sloppy in their execution, and unfortunately, the judges have given N&K the benefit of the doubt over N&K in these cases.