- Joined
- Mar 22, 2004
I didn't much care for Plushenko's program. There was no connection with the music (has he been taking lessons from Sokolova?) and it was front loaded (having all the jumps together at the beginning is poor program composition and should be reflected in the PCS) and poor sitspins. But ... he delivered - unlike almost all the other guys. On paper, I don't agree with his huge lead, but after watching the rest of the field blow opportunity after opportunity I think it's appropriate.
None of this applies to Weir who was excellent, wisely didn't go for the quad* and delivered the only other world class SP.
*I think skating cleanly was more important here, maybe he should go for it in the LP (since if he can get the rotations in it doesn't matter so much if he lands it)
None of this applies to Weir who was excellent, wisely didn't go for the quad* and delivered the only other world class SP.
*I think skating cleanly was more important here, maybe he should go for it in the LP (since if he can get the rotations in it doesn't matter so much if he lands it)