2025 World Championships Men's Short Program

[discodisco]

Yes, and he did not deserve those 10s. He doesn't even deserve 9s.

Okay, I am definitely a purist and I much prefer the Japanese skaters excellent skating skills over elia, but you can't deny that he has really good programs. I don't think he has amazing skating skills and he should not be getting eight or Nine's in those areas, but is choreography is incredibly complex, the composition is excellent, and his performance and presentation is also top notch. I hate to admit it sometimes, but he theoretically checks all the right boxes for PCs other than the fact that when it comes down to it, his basic skating schools and edge control are not particularly outstanding. But really, everything else picks the boxes

 

[Dreamer57]

not Lukas's season

Isn't he European champion??

 

[elektra blue]

Misha do your thing!

 

[Jumping_Bean]

Using the Final Speech from the Great Dictator is a rather poignant choice in today's world, especially with the concerning political developments in the very country hosting these championships, but also in many European countries.

 

[Dreamer57]

And now for the 4cc champion. Let's go Misha!

 

[FlossieH]

not Lukas's season

I think being European champion makes it a good season, even if there have been challenges.

 

[Skating91]

I hope the tech panel and judges don't bury Misha.

Misha davai!!!

 

[discodisco]

Omg since when 2 easiest quads and bunch of wonky spins is the most complex technical content ON THE PLANET?

You are just spitting on Sasha and all other great athletes of last Olympic cycles.

To be fair, the OP said "some of..." the most complex technical...

 

[Paulipau]

Okay, I am definitely a purist and I much prefer the Japanese skaters excellent skating skills over elia, but you can't deny that he has really good programs. I don't think he has amazing skating skills and he should not be getting eight or Nine's in those areas, but is choreography is incredibly complex, the composition is excellent, and his performance and presentation is also top notch. I hate to admit it sometimes, but he theoretically checks all the right boxes for PCs other than the fact that when it comes down to it, his basic skating schools and edge control are not particularly outstanding. But really, everything else picks the boxes

Sorry I might have gotten a bit too hot on that.

 

[Tav]

Shaidorov!! He reminds me of his coach when he was young, for real! Not skating in the same style, of course...

 

[Paulipau]

To be fair, the OP said "some of..." the most complex technical...

Ye but they are really not

 

[Arigato]

That opening was beautiful.

 

[rinkside_user]

Dune costumes are quickly becoming a warhorse...

 

[Ares]

Britschgi 6th with over 85 points, not bad, however with a cleaner skate he would likely get into the last flight.

 

[Seven Sisters]

Ilia’s brother from another mother

I like this kid! He’s unpretentious and fun

 

[Zora]

Interested to know why. Honestly, not a criticism - always like to hear other people's perspectives

Mostly music choices. The music chosen these days doesn't offer enough variety for interesting choreography, most programs feel like uninspired exhibition programs. Many programs have a similar vibe. No one skates fun programs anymore. Then there are slow spins, gangly skating, lack of expression, uncreative step sequences...

 

[TT_Fin]

The 3a was so high, is he practicing 4a?

 

[EdgeCall]

Ok, that was power.

Now I wonder what the judges will make of it.

 

[museksk8r]

4Lutz+3toe, 3Axel (hand down), 4toe. It will be interesting to see how Shaidorov’s PCS will be judged being the reigning 4CC Champion.

 

[elektra blue]

Misha delivered, just a hand down i take it

Isn't he European champion??

yes, but my memory is bad and i forgot about that