2018 Rostelecom Cup Pairs Short Program

[flanker]

P/K did it! Yes, they are not fluent still, they are not so eye-catchy as some other pair, but being so young and handling the pressure of home ice they were very good.

 

[Lota]

Pairs is such a heart-attack discipline. Even though she landed the throw, it felt like he swung her into a different dimension and I thought she'd fall HARD. Good for them for such a great performance.

 

[WeakAnkles]

P/K may not be to my taste, but boy are they technically strong.

They have the tricks but no polish. They tend not to finish moves. But that was a really good sbs spin combo.

In America, they look like a "corn fed" couple. Cute, very boy/girl next door. I don't know what the Russian equivalent would be. And they skate that way. It's fresh and young but again, lacks polish.

Still a team to keep an eye on.

 

[Princessroja]

They have the tricks but no polish. They tend not to finish moves. But that was a really good sbs spin combo.

In America, they look like a "corn fed" couple. Cute, very boy/girl next door. I don't know what the Russian equivalent would be. And they skate that way. It's fresh and young but again, lacks polish.

Still a team to keep an eye on.

They're not my cup of tea, but the lack of polish doesn't surprise me. She's still 15, and that's awfully young for a senior pair woman. I expect they'll gain polish in the next year or two as they mature.

 

[andromache]

They have the tricks but no polish. They tend not to finish moves. But that was a really good sbs spin combo.

In America, they look like a "corn fed" couple. Cute, very boy/girl next door. I don't know what the Russian equivalent would be. And they skate that way. It's fresh and young but again, lacks polish.

Still a team to keep an eye on.

They have so much promise. It's very impressive.

 

[Ichatdelune]

They have the tricks but no polish. They tend not to finish moves. But that was a really good sbs spin combo.

In America, they look like a "corn fed" couple. Cute, very boy/girl next door. I don't know what the Russian equivalent would be. And they skate that way. It's fresh and young but again, lacks polish.

Still a team to keep an eye on.

Wow, WeakAnkles, you have just put in words why they just never seem to click with me.

 

[Lota]

Also, I think it's Liza Tuktamysheva commentating on the Russian stream :think:

 

[kevinVchicago]

Controversial take: Harley is better-looking than Matteo [emoji180]

 

[EdRoz]

Also, I think it's Liza Tuktamysheva commentating on the Russian stream :think:

Yes, you right.. on Match TV

 

[WeakAnkles]

Controversial take: Harley is better-looking than Matteo [emoji180]

De gustibus non est disputandum.

 

[TheBallerina]

Hi everyone, just came back from work, too late in order to catch my faves, P/K, but I am so happy to read that they did so well! Nice job

On the brighter side of things, I am excited to watch the last group! Wishing clean skates to everyone, and a great performance for T/M, I have a soft spot in my heart for them

 

[andromache]

Haven't been paying that close of attention to the Russian pairs (or any of them) in general so far this season....is Robin still working with Mozer? Has he been in the K&C with any pairs?

 

[s_parks]

Given their age right now, P/K are going to be a major threat in the future if they stay healthy. Unpolished right now, but good technical ability and lots of potential otherwise. Very S/H in their early senior career.

 

[karne]

Controversial take: Harley is better-looking than Matteo [emoji180]

doubly-controversial take: his facial hair situation needs an intervention.

 

[kevinVchicago]

Hi everyone, just came back from work, too late in order to catch my faves, P/K, but I am so happy to read that they did so well! Nice job

On the brighter side of things, I am excited to watch the last group! Wishing clean skates to everyone, and a great performance for T/M, I have a soft spot in my heart for them

She held onto that throw like a champ! It was really impressive!

 

[karne]

ok ok

GO KATIA AND HARLEY GO!

 

[WeakAnkles]

Given their age right now, P/K are going to be a major threat in the future if they stay healthy. Unpolished right now, but good technical ability and lots of potential otherwise. Very S/H in their early senior career.

Oh totally. I was just all finish the element and THEN move on to the next one. He's worse about that than she is. It's a young team/skater's mistake. They need to have a chat with Michele Kwan about the difference finishing moves makes on the overall impression. She'd set them straight.

 

[EdRoz]

Trankov in a good mood

 

[rachno2]

Controversial take: Harley is better-looking than Matteo [emoji180]

A hot take, one might say
(I hate myself)

 

[kevinVchicago]

doubly-controversial take: his facial hair situation needs an intervention.

Nooooo, he's perfect!!! [emoji24]
Okay maybe the beard part could be shaped up a bit...