The Best Figure Skating Commentators (Singles Discipline)
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Could you open this up to pairs and ice dance commentators as well, iceberg (because I'd like to mention Tanith Belbin)? 
I can mention Susie Wynne, though, because I know that she commentated on singles occasionally (for example, 2007 Skate Canada ladies' free skate on ESPN). Susie is so knowledgable and sympathetic to the skaters in her commentary. I wish she could return to commentating again.
I can mention Susie Wynne, though, because I know that she commentated on singles occasionally (for example, 2007 Skate Canada ladies' free skate on ESPN). Susie is so knowledgable and sympathetic to the skaters in her commentary. I wish she could return to commentating again.
As for me, ever since I have always been a huge huge fan of Sports Analyst Tracy Wilson of CBC. She is the most articulate commentator out there, her comments are very educational very knowledgeable and perfect timing. I love her voice so much its very pleasing. And TBH, I have never heard of her being unbiased, she gives superlatives to each worthy skater canadian or not in an equal and just manner. She started with ESPN if I;m not mistaken then went on to CBC. But sad though she was'nt on the Sochi. Where is she now? Is she still with CBC?
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I agree with both. Also, Michael Weiss and Ryan Bradley.
Edited to add: Tracey Wilson works for both CBC and NBC. She tends to provide the ice dance commentary for NBC during Nationals, etc.
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I agree!
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I love British Eurosport commentators most of the time, but Joanne becomes very annoying to listen to with her bitterness. I'd rather tune into to Russian commentators than to listen to her.
Oh, yes! Can't believe I forgot about him. I actually like him the best.
Could you open this up to pairs and ice dance commentators as well, iceberg (because I'd like to mention Tanith Belbin)?
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I would say British Eurosport (Simon, Chris, and Nicky). I don't always agree with them, and they tend to butcher names/countries a good deal, but they are generally supportive of the skaters and I like listening to them most of the time.
Tracy Wilson is also quite good. I think I'd prefer listening to her over Browning/Lane. Tanith Belbin did a good job for ice dance at SA.
Tracy Wilson is also quite good. I think I'd prefer listening to her over Browning/Lane. Tanith Belbin did a good job for ice dance at SA.
I like British Eurosport best too minus Joanne, I remember watching a competition without commentary a week after listening to Joanne, felt very peaceful
Tracy Wilson is really knowledgeable and explains things really well but since I'm familiar with the system and such I prefer commentators who talk a little less, I'd recommend Tracy to any beginner, Browning/Lane is ok, I like Browning as a person though, great person in real life
Joanne was... not good. Hypercritical, often off-base (Gracie Gold will lay down a clean LP? All of Sergei Voronov's programs look the same?)... Mark Hanretty actually... wasn't too bad. His tastes are very different from mine, but he makes interesting observations (change of edge in spins), and he recognizes the strength and validity of even the styles he doesn't like.
Browning/Lane were good at the Olympics, but I found them too critical and repetitive on the GP circuit this year.
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Who are you're favorites or who would you say are the best Commentators to date? and why?
Massimiliano Ambesi and Angelo Dolfini from Eurosport Italia, in single skating mostly and pairs also.
I love them, especially Ambesi, because they are extremely well prepared, zero bias, explanation is top notch.
They do not criticise, and they are never mean, but they do tell you the flaws of the skaters.
They also criticise judges when needed.
I also love the fact that they do not comment that much in terms of "artistry". They do not tell you: oh look at that, or this skater how beautiful and artistic he/she is. How better he/she is than the other one.
Nothing like that. They do say: that was a great skate and things like this, but nothing on how that skate "touched their soul" and things like this. They leave that to the viewers, which I think it's the best thing to do.
After them, I love Eurosport UK: Chris, Simon and Nick, and Paloma from Teledeporte.
The problem with Wilson is that she is extremely biased.
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