2024 NHK Trophy Pairs Free Skate

[CellarDweller]

^^ bahahhahahaha @CellarDweller

 

[auser]

Anyone else lose audio on YouTube ISU stream?

 

[moonvine]

Mr. O'Shea needs brown on his head and not his body, methinks

He is perfect.

 

[4everchan]

I need my well -dressed brits to improve on their ranking... i have them in 5th in my preds....

and since I scored perfectly on dance... i am somehow hoping i fixed my crystal ball... we will find out very soon

 

[Ichatdelune]

And, being Japan, it's the biggest competition audiences anywhere so far this year...

Huh? Did baseball ban spectators again?

 

[Arriba627]

@CellarDweller Wait, did you do the Zamboni yet????

 

[Ichatdelune]

He is perfect.

Of course he's your perfect one, I was responding to the... um, thought-provoking image posted in regards to his Reese's

 

[CellarDweller]

Chris is kind of growing on me tonight...he's channeling his inner Dick Button.

Disturbing image.

Wanting an animated reply, I did an image search for "Dick Button".......the things that I saw..... I clutched my pearls!!

 

[Flying Feijoa]

Great skate from Anastasia and Luke! Should move them up the rankings I think

 

[4everchan]

very well done !!! So happy for them !

 

[readernick]

I did notice and like the catchfoot twizzles into the pair spin, pity it was a V

I always like their spins.

The British couple is just a joy. I love seeing their improvement.

 

[CellarDweller]

@CellarDweller Wait, did you do the Zamboni yet????

No, by the time I got here, they were already on the ice, and I didn't want to run anyone over.

 

[figureskatingandrainbows]

2. Anastasia VAIPAN-LAW / Luke DIGBY
Arrival of the Birds, Carry You, choreo by Mark Hanretty!

3Tw3
2T
2A+2A+SEQ
5ALi4
PCoSp4
FiDs4
ChSq1 +1.00
3STh (forwards, hands down, huge!)
5RLi4
4Li4

SP: 58.17 (7th)
FS: 116.28 (1st)
TOT: 174.45 (1st)

I really like this program -it is a very good fit for them and they do a wonderful job performing throughout the whole program. In terms of the SBS base value, their technical score is lower, but they did their doubles cleanly and as a result the rest of the program was also very clean - definitely a very enjoyable program and another great outing for them showcasing just how much they have improved over the past few seasons. Those levels on the twist and death spiral are especially impressive and help make up for some of the SBS deficiencies.

 

[el henry]

The Brits are really growing on me, I can't believe how improved they are (or maybe I wasn't paying attention). they nailed their elements (hand down, nah) and she seems to enjoy herself on the ice.

 

[Seven Sisters]

So what happened to the team from the Philippines?

They were a late add and could not get visas on time.

Also, I find Vaipan-Law/Digby lovely, and a refreshing break from the bombastic nature of much of pairs skating

 

[4everchan]

overcooked. way overcooked Chris.

 

[4everchan]

The Brits are really growing on me, I can't believe how improved they are (or maybe I wasn't paying attention). they nailed their elements (hand down, nah) and she seems to enjoy herself on the ice.

hi there... i was thinking about you earlier this week.. hope you are well.

Anthony just skated a clean short program at quebec sectionals.

 

[4everchan]

Michal

 

[rain]

Even though I think Moore-Towers/Marinaro had the ultimate choreography to this song, I love this program for Vaipan-Law/Digby. It really makes them stand out. It highlights their speed and flow and makes them look like a top team.

 

[figureskatingandrainbows]

3. Daria DANILOVA / Michel TSIBA
The Chain by Fleetwood Mac, choreo by Nikita Mikhailov, Sofia Evdokimova

3Tw4
3S (Daria turns out)
3LoTh (great transitions in)
2A+2A+1A+SEQ (quite far apart, Daria holds on to the first jump)
5ALi4
ChSq1 +0.71
3FTh
FiDs4
5RLi3
3Li4
PCoSp4

SP: 58.90 (6th)
FS: 119.47 (1st) PB
TOT: 178.37 (1st) PB

...and we go from one of my favourite pairs free skates to another one of my favourite pairs free skates! There are a lot of really cool choreographic moments throughout this program, and they really take advantage of Daria's ability to do lots of splits. This was another strong skate - just a few minor quality issues with the SBS jumps, but again great levels and overall a really wonderful clean skate!