2021 Skate America: Men's Short Program

[moonvine]

But Jimmy Ma!!!!

 

[readernick]

What a sh*t show. Good for Vincent and Jimmy. Also Shoma.

Shoma is in second with a popped quad. That tells you what you need to know about this competition, doesn't it?

 

[Ichatdelune]

I don't know what I did for the last two hours because nothing happened but see you tomorrow

 

[Dogo]

I'm not concerned about Nathan at all. He uses his GPs to tune jump timings. There is already a pattern to what he does. And he comes strong by the end of the season. He is not injured, landed sort of safely on that Lz fall, and the step out was bc he sort of landed on the blade's toe pick. He'll just keep working, business as usual.

 

[4everchan]

When was the last time a splat-fest of this level was witnessed? It couldn't have been all the way back in Sochi with the Men's Free.

do not do this to me..... please...

 

[Seven Sisters]

Omg someone stop the madness...and this announcer

I agree about the announcer—he makes Ron Black (that over enthusiastic Canadian guy) seem absolutely listenable

 

[chuckm]

The altitude (around 2500 ft) may be a factor. It wouldn't bother Vincent, since he trains in Colorado.

 

[friedbanana]

Well I hope the Olympics isn't like this...

May all the bad mojo be left here!

 

[YuBluByMe]

The second group was an absolute disaster. Except for Uno, who was lovely outside the pop on the 4F.

If Zhou keeps it together in the free, he could win considering his SP lead.

 

[Lutzedge]

I think SA is going to just be a rough competition for many of the skaters. But it is the first GP of the season. We will see what tomorrow brings.

 

[yelyoh]

Nathan is getting the twisties. Or that whatsies.

 

[4everchan]

Well it's uh, been an experience. See you all tomorrow I guess?

i am pretty sure some of us may not watch after tonight lol

 

[Jontor]

Well it's better that Nathan makes these mistakes now then at the Olympics again. He was due for a bad skate and this will either break him or fire him up. His tech value in the LP should at the very least overtake every and maybe even Vincent if he skates close to clean.

Don't jinx it...maybe this was a prelude to what's to come?

 

[16Olympics]

Lowest point-replay of Kevin's unfortunate skate. Why?

 

[BlissfulSynergy]

Please, please let it be an ice issue

Something in the air. The skaters are not ready or something. This is much worse than pairs. The ladies and ice dancers will surely do better tomorrow.

It did look as if Nathan's skate blade caught a rut on the landing on the final jump where he leaned off-balance. Bad luck, and maybe his head is just not in competitive mode yet. Times are strange.

 

[chasingneverland]

Shoma is in second with a popped quad. That tells you what you need to know about this competition, doesn't it?

Shun with a dislocated shoulder and a fall is skating in the second flight...

 

[BlissfulSynergy]

Either 1. Nate's having mental issues, or 2. the ice is really bad

Or both, actually.

Nathan didn't do any warm-up events either. Vincent is likely on a high after Nebelhorn Trophy vindication after his wipeout showing at 2021 Worlds.

 

[chasingneverland]

Lowest point-replay of Kevin's unfortunate skate. Why?

I mean it's not like there was a lot of good moments overall..

 

[PaulE]

Rink monster is furious - it was expecting a Caesars Bacchanal Buffet, but got United Airlines peanuts and pretzels instead.

I think the Rink Monster got furious since no one was allowed to feed it some stuffies !

 

[Minz]

MENS SHORT PROGRAM FINAL STANDINGS

1. Vincent ZHOU - 97.43
2. Shoma UNO - 89.09
3. Jimmy MA - 84.52
4. Nathan CHEN - 82.89
5. Shun SATO - 80.52
6. Michal BREZINA - 75.53
7. Nam NGUYEN - 74.32
8. Daniel GRASSL - 70.88
9. Artur DANIELIAN - 68.74
10. Adam SIAO HIM FA - 67.60
11. Kevin AYMOZ - 58.14