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2015 Skate America Mens FS Oct 24

It was one of those nights when a skater, Max, was on fire and a speed daemon. Whatever the shortcomings, it was an exciting skate, with the kind of excitement that touches some and brings them out of their seats. Hope he can continue to do that well the rest of the season. Shoma had much the same effect.
 
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Not me, mine are down the tubes, but I'm thrilled for Max, so I don't care. Kinda like Alexa and Chris and Julianne and Charlie in pairs....

Agreed. I had Max way down in 6th, but I couldn't be happier for him.

Max had a clean SP (whereas Shoma fell on his quad), and he had a cleaner LP than Shoma -- Shoma had a lot of shaky landings, whereas the 2A was Max's only problem jump - Aaron got much higher GOE on his quads (26.06 for his 4S and 4S+2T; Shoma got 23.89).

Of course, Shoma's programs and skating qualities were better. But Max was cleaner on the whole. I actually expected the judges to give Max PCS on par with Shoma, given home ice, but his PCS was where it should have been for an essentially clean freeskate with 2 clean quads and 2 clean triple axels.
 
Hey, Karne!

Our boy won!

Caution. Snark follows, an "inside joke" with Karne:

I'll have to wait for the video, but it looks like Jason had quite the comeback. Have they "fixed" his free program costume by adding ostrich feathers or fully bedazzled britches yet? The transformation of the short program outfit has already begun.
 
Max and Jason so happy for each other on the podium. SMILE, Shoma! :)

The Max-bashing, in the meantime, is well underway, I see.
 
At the moment, I am just so happy with Max's win. For once, I didn't jinx anyone.

Again, he needs to change his leggings to better pants. We all know he has nice rear and front packages, but those leggings are just too much to watch.

I am imagining if Max keeps improving his component part, he will be even better!
 
Hey, Karne!

Our boy won!

Our SnuggleBat!

Caution. Snark follows, an "inside joke" with Karne:

I'll have to wait for the video, but it looks like Jason had quite the comeback. Have they "fixed" his free program costume by adding ostrich feathers or fully bedazzled britches yet? The transformation of the short program outfit has already begun.

Just a hideous strap across the asymmetrical neckline (which looks even deeper cut, the strap seems to be to prevent nip-slip), and some jewels at the neckline and the waist hem. It's like a bastardised version of the second Prince costume only in black. They really do need to remove Rohene from the costuming process.
 
Shoma doesn't look too happy here... https://twitter.com/ifsmagazine/status/658135209263669248/photo/1

He should still be very proud of how he skated. Delivered a personal best FS and total score.

I agree that I hope the photo was just taken at the wrong time. Shoma should indeed be proud, nothing to be upset about. Of course, I understand why Max, skating his heart out, and Jason, pulling a third from the other men's disasters and his own well deserved PCS, would be happy....
 
Shoma doesn't look too happy here... https://twitter.com/ifsmagazine/status/658135209263669248/photo/1

He should still be very proud of how he skated. Delivered a personal best FS and total score.

:shrug: From the little I've seen, Shoma is a pretty stoic guy, though I'm not sure if it's cultural or personal stoicism. I'm sure he's not overly disappointed.

And LOL at when people have legitimate critiques about a program it's considered bashing.

Anyway, very happy for everyone on the podium, and the placements were spot-on. Although I'm heartbroken for Han just because he's a personal favorite.
 
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