2019 Four Continents Ladies Short Program

[ruffledgrouse]

I was thinking the same thing. There just isn't anything to draw me into this program.

I guess you could say there's no... magic

 

[readernick]

Great SP! I love Japanese skaters so much! The US ladies really brought it! And, Eunsoo was beautiful!

 

[P44]

The scores are pretty tight. We can not predict anything for the FS, I can not wait.

 

[frida80]

Mariah Bell was pcs lowballed again.

PCS is based on reputation. She need to start winning things. Nationals, Grand Prix Medals even a medal here would boost her scores.

 

[SarahSynchro]

BRB: inflicting more pain and suffering upon my modem and router. :dance2:

 

[hippomoomin]

Did Mariah land a clean 3lz-3loop with positive GOE, while she has been have trouble with 3Lz-3T?

 

[TontoK]

Mai is the definition for me of a skater in search of a unique style. She's got all the tech, etc. to be a star, but she's missing the je ne sais quoi.

That was what I thought with Rika's performance tonight.

The error on the axel cleared my mend and let me concentrate on the rest of the program. I wasn't impressed. Tech is fine - but I didn't see a whole lot else to make me care about that performance. Kaori was fantastic. I missed Bradie, but it must have been very special to beat that.

 

[Orlov]

Should be a fun free skate.

Correct A dense deck of cards and a joker

 

[Baron Vladimir]

Maybe in your opinion but not according to the ISU rule book.

Oh, really!
https://www.isu.org/figure-skating/...96-program-component-chart-id-sp-2018-19/file
So, the definition is: 'Involvement of the Skater/Pair/Couple physically, emotionally and intellectually as they deliver the intent of the music and composition'. Physical involvement is even mentioned first in PE criterias! The intent of every composition/balanced program is to deliver at least 2A, and Rika missed that. Because of those kind of mistakes there is also further recomendation - that for biger technical mistakes judges deduct (or not reward skaters) in PE score!

 

[Fluture]

Mariah Bell was pcs lowballed again.

Yes, she really was.

 

[frida80]

Shame about the two-foot... I feel guilty in that while Mihara Mai's good qualities are 100% registered I never feel much from her skating. It's just, 'she's good', period. And I remember her as the potato queen...

I desperately need to catch some winks before the men or I'll be fired at work today (yes I have work today), I'm going to be dreaming about squirtle being perfect in her free and stepping one place up from where she currently is (but I can't say I can complain with the current top 3 though)

You're super dedicated to watch the entire ladies event just to have to watch men's a few hours later. Hopefully when Jun delivers, it will give you all the energy you need to get through the day!

 

[elektra blue]

i call it a night (it's 00:45 here) good night everyone, see you tomorrow

 

[SarahSynchro]

PCS is based on reputation. She need to start winning things. Nationals, Grand Prix Medals even a medal here would boost her scores.

I know you’re not wrong, but the first sentence is one of the most irritating things about this sport.

Again, to be clear, I’m not disagreeing with ya.

 

[Skatingcat]

8th? I'm not objecting, but other than the double footed jump, what else was wrong?

Also, I adore the Japanese skaters but they all dance to soft music. I would love to see them have more powerful music, but I suppose lyrical music is more popular with Japanese audiences.

Congrats to Bradie and Mariah. It's nice to see the US women bring it. It was a great last group.

 

[Fluture]

i call it a night (it's 00:45 here) good night everyone, see you tomorrow

Same time here. Good night everyone, I‘ll be looking forward to the FS. Pretty tight scores overall so it will be interesting tomorrow.

 

[readernick]

That was what I thought with Rika's performance tonight.

The error on the axel cleared my mend and let me concentrate on the rest of the program. I wasn't impressed. Tech is fine - but I didn't see a whole lot else to make me care about that performance. Kaori was fantastic. I missed Bradie, but it must have been very special to beat that.

Rika was not at her best.She is injured. This program only works when Rika sells it with her love of skating and lightness across the ice. But, the lp is much better. It suits her. I love Tom Dickson for programs. David Wilson not as much.

 

[P44]

8th? I'm not objecting, but other than the double footed jump, what else was wrong?

Also, I adore the Japanese skaters but they all dance to soft music. I would love to see them have more powerful music, but I suppose lyrical music is more popular with Japanese audiences.

Congrats to Bradie and Mariah. It's nice to see the US women bring it. It was a great last group.

We all need Wakaba Higuchi :sarcasm:

 

[SarahSynchro]

8th? I'm not objecting, but other than the double footed jump, what else was wrong?

Also, I adore the Japanese skaters but they all dance to soft music. I would love to see them have more powerful music, but I suppose lyrical music is more popular with Japanese audiences.

Congrats to Bradie and Mariah. It's nice to see the US women bring it. It was a great last group.

Satoko isn’t here, they gotta take it out on at least one of the Japanese ladies.

 

[Colonel Green]

8th? I'm not objecting, but other than the double footed jump, what else was wrong?

That was a downgrade, I believe, not a double-foot.

 

[Interspectator]

Oh Mai...well, I'll fight you all about her not having a style...it's just not a style everyone can like. Super understated.
But...the ur got her today and I'm sad.

Kaori made me happy. I feel the judges are not giving her credit for her max GOE jumps. --They have everything and more.
I loved Kaori's reaction to her scores...sooo unimpressed. She expects and deserves more points.