I think 5th place in Skate Canada was a good result for them, with 74.29 in RD, even if their FD was a downer of 106.90 thanks to the returning 3rd partner, the Red Skirt. I am not sure why they chose to bring it back, but it really was a huge struggle. Over the days of practices I saw Mrazkova trip, fall, covered D's head, or almost loose the Skirt when D grabbed her leg in the lift. To their credit, they spent 3 days of practice figuring out what Mrazkova has to do to keep the skirt out of the way on every step. She continuously holds the damn thing with her hand, her knee, her butt etc, in every position and untangles D from it. It completely steals their speed and attack as of this moment, and the audience just doesn't get the chance to appreciate their FD.
They will skate next time in Skate America and I'm not sure which direction they will take there. Unfortunately, they will skate against C/B in SkAm who have a similar idea, and the skirt design wouldn't be in Mrazkovs' favor. The only thing I can think of is if they could make it transparent or something so DM can at least see where they are going in a lift!
I still think they are the most exciting couple in ice dance from the young challengers and I pray for the Skit Miracle. I love their RD with a passion, and I adore their passion and obsession even more, because I always go for obsession. And, well, names starting with M. I'm hopelessly a fan
