Team Russia - Promising Young Skaters

[Meoima]

Right now I prefer Nugumanova. Gubanova is obviously talented, but something is missing for me...maybe I just need to see better programs. Nugumanova OTOH blows my mind...she's a freak of nature (in a good way ). I really can't believe how sophisticated she is for her age.

me thinks the same. Nugumanova just radiates joy. And her arm movements, oh god she knows how to use it doesn't she? Lovely! The girl has it.

 

[Alba]

Anastasia Gubanova, amazing talent in her 12 years. At the junior Russian championship she jumped crazy cascades 3Lz+3Lo and 3Lz+3T+2T
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKpPmPfPyY0&list=LLPJ2zUs6uMFglyxA-E8XeXg&index=1

I simply adore her. She is my favorite. Her skating skills are to die for at this age.

p.s. Dmitry Aliev 4T+3T+3T+1Lo+3S+2A: http://instagram.com/p/y99C16D760/

 

[Sam-Skwantch]

p.s. Dmitry Aliev 4T+3T+3T+1Lo+3S+2A: http://instagram.com/p/y99C16D760/

Wowzers!!!

 

[silverfoxes]

I love Dmitry...as I said in Liza's thread, that's how they roll in St. Petersburg. Jumpaholics.

 

[Alba]

I love Dmitry...as I said in Liza's thread, that's how they roll in St. Petersburg. Jumpaholics.

I'm told that he is coached by Leonova's coach?

 

[Meoima]

It's so sad that their training condition in St Petersburg is poor.

 

[silverfoxes]

I'm told that his is coached by Leonova's coach?

Yes, Evgeni Rukavitsin. He also coaches Menshov, Maria Artemieva, Gordei Gorshkov & a few others. I'd like to see one of his skaters fulfill their potential and become a champion for once...hopefully Dmitry will be the one.

 

[plushyfan]

Right now I prefer Nugumanova. Gubanova is obviously talented, but something is missing for me...maybe I just need to see better programs. Nugumanova OTOH blows my mind...she's a freak of nature (in a good way ). I really can't believe how sophisticated she is for her age.

I think I prefer Gubanova. :scratch: Or not??

 

[MalAssada]

I never know Right now I like Nugumanova because of her movements. The girl pratically dances as she skates

 

[Sandpiper]

Team Nugumanova for me. Her musicality, refinement, timing, and earnest joy as she takes to the ice... Other skaters could struggle their whole careers to find these qualities; it's simply unfair that she already has it.

Gubanova is a huge talent as well, of course. Her jumps are excellent, and her LP does a good job of showcasing her.

I hope they're both nurtured carefully, because the talent is mind-blowing.

 

[witcher]

Team Gubanova.
Nugumanova is ethereal, quick, vibrant and adorable, but for me, it's Gubanova who has "IT" factor.
She is super elegant, more reserved, sophisticated and beautiful in every single move. Superstar in the making (if puberty treats her gently).
They remind me a little bit Lena and Julia, accordingly.

 

[Sweet Dream]

Team Nugumanova for me. Her musicality, refinement, timing, and earnest joy as she takes to the ice... Other skaters could struggle their whole careers to find these qualities; it's simply unfair that she already has it.

Gubanova is a huge talent as well, of course. Her jumps are excellent, and her LP does a good job of showcasing her.

I hope they're both nurtured carefully, because the talent is mind-blowing.

:agree:

 

[adelia]

Presentation wise, I don't really care to comment much. I can see merits either way. But it did occur to me after watching Gubanova's LP without sound (copyright issue) and then watching Nugumanova's LP without sound too (this was deliberate on my part), that Gubanova is the better athlete and jumper. They are both only 12 though, so who knows what will happen in a few years' time.

 

[invisiblespiral]

Okay, if we're saying who we like better, I'm going with Nugumanova. Her spins are awesome.

 

[stryke]

Nugumanova this morning. I'm too green to know what jumps she is doing. Can one of you who knows say?

https://igcdn-videos-h-7-a.akamaihd...16/10987121_1613118858911347_1090641405_n.mp4

 

[Sam-Skwantch]

I think it's a 3lz-3lo-1lo-3s-2t combo. My mind can't process that.

 

[oleada]

I really like both girls but prefer Gubanova right now. Nugumanova has amazing musicality but I just think Gubanova has the potential to be the whole package. Nugumanova 3Lo combos make me nervous.

 

[invisiblespiral]

Nugumanova this morning. I'm too green to know what jumps she is doing. Can one of you who knows say?

https://igcdn-videos-h-7-a.akamaihd...16/10987121_1613118858911347_1090641405_n.mp4

3lz+3lo+1lo+3s+rippon 2t.... :shocked: (I like loop jumpers.... see her, Ogoreltseva, and Aoki....) She does do a 2a+3t+2t in her FS, so she can do backended 3t, 3s, and 3lo....

(3lz+3lo, 3lo+3s, 2a+3t, 3lz, 3f, 2a....?)

 

[Sandpiper]

Nugumanova this morning. I'm too green to know what jumps she is doing. Can one of you who knows say?

https://igcdn-videos-h-7-a.akamaihd...16/10987121_1613118858911347_1090641405_n.mp4

Amazing. (Though I hope she keeps working on the solo lutz--still not stable--before thinking about 3Lz-3Lo in competition.)

 

[Meoima]

Nugumanova this morning. I'm too green to know what jumps she is doing. Can one of you who knows say?
https://igcdn-videos-h-7-a.akamaihd...16/10987121_1613118858911347_1090641405_n.mp4

It's too blur but impressive. If she's healthy until 2022 that would be wonderful.