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2018 Olympic Figure Skating Mens FS

I'm not sure what to think right now. The part of me that has alway loved the men, and thier bigger jumps, more than the women admires what Nathan and Vincent brought tonight, even if Vincent isn't fully rotating his jumps all that often. I'm a fan of the athletic aspect over the artistry.

But...

Most of the quad-heavy programs are choreographically empty. This is a hybrid of figure skating and some other sport. It's interesting, but it's not what most skaters have trained to be. A decision is going to have to be made about where the sport is going. Personally, were I coaching a skater now, I'd advise him to concentrate 80% of his time on jump practice and not worry too much about what goes between elements. Just throw some engaging music on and skate around a bit then jump. And you know what? I'd watch that. But it isn't figure skating as its traditionally been. Is it what audiences want? I don't know. Maybe, but looking at who has the most devoted fan love it's the 2-3 quad men with fuller programs.

No matter who ends up winning, this is a crossroads moment for figure skating. Interesting times.

THIS. A MILLION TIMES.

I really miss the days when the artistry wasn't completely abandoned. I say this as I watch Adam Rippon look so beautiful.

AND it's one of the reasons that I would really like to see, say, four of the top six finish 1-4. Because Hanyu is MORE than jumps. Fernandez is MORE than jumps. And so forth.

I blame Tim Goebel. :)
 
My laptop battery is gonna die but I'll be here on the forum in spirit!! Honestly it's so nice to have a place like this to get excited about skating with people. :love: Love you guyss

charger quick!!?
 
Kurt "If you want to see more you can follow him on all those ways you can follow people. He sometimes forgets his clothes."

:laugh: I wish I could watch the Canadian broadcast.

Adam was so so lovely. His triple triple is to die for. I'm so happy for him
 
Now where's the girl wearing the Seimei outfit? Will she be there I wonder?

OTOH, Patrick, I'm gonna miss you. Watched you since 3 Olympics ago *tears of happiness*
 
PROUD OF US MEN!!! CONGRATS TO NATHAN, VINCENT AND ADAM.

Still can't believe what went down tonight with Nathan and Vincent delivering record quads in history at the Olympics.

And we still have the last group to skate!
 
Not to be dramatic or anything, but I feel like I'm gonna die with this final group :drama:
 
Nathan and Vincent look exhausted and ready for naps. It's so endearing!

I have to say both are a little flat on persoality on ice at least though Nathan is better. There is something rather not so interesting about Vincent. I know he is young but I dont find him "cute" in his skating like Nam was or endearing. Just a faceless jumping bean whose jumps still need refinement.
 
If Shoma doesn't medal it will be so heartbreking to skate last and see that he missed the podium.
 
Final Flight Wishes:

1: Everyone goes clean
2. Patrick manifests the living incarnation of the God of Skating Skills and is transfigured in a burst of light.
3: Boyang wins
4: Yuzuru wins
5: Javier wins
 
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