Nebelhorn Trophy 2013: Sep 25-28 [Oberstdorf, Germany] - Olympic Qualifying Event | Page 30 | Golden Skate

Nebelhorn Trophy 2013: Sep 25-28 [Oberstdorf, Germany] - Olympic Qualifying Event

I dont understand why people always need to fight in figure skating ;) Isnt it all about enjoying the sport, the skaters? I dont care if this person or that pair wins, honestly I just like to watch them all, but sometimes I feel that there is a lot in the background of this sport that shouldnt be there.

We all have our favorites, but in the end the better team will win and about this the judges will decide. Unless you can come up with a judging computer, we just have to accept it and in the end its all about subjectivity. I like Maxim´s acting during the programs, so did I love Daniel´s. We all look after something else in a skater, some fans only care about jumps others more about the "B" side.

You shouldnt discuss the sport to death honestly. :D


You don't check out these boards often, do you -- things here are always discussed to death here. :laugh:

Seriously, I feel you. The back-and-forth does get old after a while and people end up saying the same thing over and over again, which doesn't add any value to the discussion.

But I just contribute to the discussion the best I can and then leave when things get drastic, ha.
 
Juulia TURKKILA (FIN)

Music: La Gazza Ladra by Gioachino Rossini

Green/black swirled dress.

3S
3T
1Lo
1A
FCSp
StSq
2S+2T
3T+2T+2T
2A
CCoSp
ChSq
LSp

Aw... three popped jumps. It'll be hard to move up to grap a Olys spot

Score: 39.53+41.86=81.19, 121.82, 1st (out of 12)
 
Poor Juulia, she started so well then had 2 misses, but got back into her programm afterwards - Good Fight girl!
 
Michelle COUWENBERG (NED)

Music: Selection of Music from Cirque du Soleil
Prayer for Taylor by Michael W. Smith
Selection of Music from Cirque du Soleil

Mint green dress. Sparkly at neckline

1A
3T
1Lo
3S
FCSp
StSq
LSp
A - problems with the axel today
2F+2T
2Lo - ´tano
ChSq
CCoSp

Nice presentation and flow across the ice, though not much difficulty

Score: 31.18+40.70=71.88 (PB), 108.69 (PB), 5th (out of 13)
 
Dasa GRM (SVK)

Music: Latin Tango by Rodrigo Favela

Red dress. Dark red sparkly left side

3Lz
2F
1A
2F+2T
FSSp
3T+2T+2Lo<<
3T+2T
FCCoSp
StSq
2F - 'tano
ChSq
CCoSp

Score: 35.07+39.02=74.09, 112.67 (PB), in 2nd (out of 14)
 
You know what V/T's score is an indictment of the system. If they (the judges) hadn't been giving them high marks for their vapid empty programs or playing favourites, VT would be challenged to do something interesting. Maxim absolutely looks uninteresting for the entire program. He's just moving from one element to the next. What they need really quickly is a consistently technically superior team with great choreography, otherwise they will continue with the usual bland programs. And I also have a feeling that this also cannot be totally pinned on Morozov. Athletes of their calibre should be able to demand of their choreographer something more interesting. I have a feeling that they are just too comfortable :mad:
 
Loved how Dasa was flirting with the judges, pity there were no guys in the jury :(

I think she has a great expression in her face when she is skating!
 
Might I add, I find Trankov's posture and stroking disturbingly awful:mad: How could they give them a world record for that!! I couldn't even watch it till the end:bang:
 
I agree and disagree at the same time. I mean I watched The Worlds2013, and they were head and shoulders above the top 10, so I don't see how the judges won't give them the same marks after watching them compete with other skaters

The difference in points between V/T and S/S at worlds was 149-132, today between V/T and W/W it was 150 and 113! that's a HUGE difference. Not just 17 but 37. V/T clearly got some scores they didn't deserve for the better, maybe it means that some teams where Olympic spots were on the line also got scores they didn't deserve as well for the worse. I just think having someone of V/T's caliber is distracting and self serving maybe a little showy :popcorn:, they have their grand prix assignment so the B competitions should have gone to other skaters who didn't get any. Allowing the judges to concentrate on judging skating properly.

You shouldnt discuss the sport to death honestly. :D

You obviously don't watch either soccer of football. Sometime the talking goes on longer than the games :)
 
Reyna HAMUI (MEX)

Music: Madagascar 3 (soundtrack) by Hans Zimmer

Bright blue dress w/ yellow, black, green swirls

2T
3Lo - foot down early, but ok
3S+2T
FSSp
StSq
2A+2T
CCoSp
2F+2T - 'tano on 2F
3S - twofooted, stepout
2A
ChSq
LSp

Fistpump, she looks pleased.

Score: 39.78+37.36=77.14, 117.31, in 2nd (out of 15)
 
Anita MADSEN (DEN)

Music: Vendetta by Jo Blankenburg

Half white/black dress. Swirls on around arm.

3Lo+2T
2Lz
3T<<
1A
FCSp
3Lo - hand down
2S
StSq
LSp
1A+2T+2T
ChSq
CCoSp

Too many mistakes, she hits her head :disapp:. No Olys spot for her.

Score: 34.06+36.39=70.45, 108.60, in 8th (out of 16)
 
Sonia LAFUENTE (ESP)

Music: The Phantom of the Opera

Turquoise dress

2F
3T - fall
2Lo+2T
CCoSp
2T
2Lo+2T
StSq
2A+2T
FCCoSp
ChSq
1A
LSp

Too many mistakes, she looks disappointed. No landed triple jump.

Score: 30.00+37.84-1.00 = 66.84, 107.30, in 9th (out of 17)
 
Sonia LAFUENTE (ESP)

Music: The Phantom of the Opera

Turquoise dress

2F
3T - fall
2Lo+2T
CCoSp
2T
2Lo+2T
StSq
2A+2T
FCCoSp
ChSq
1A
LSp

Too many mistakes, she looks disappointed. No landed triple jump.

Score: 30.00+37.84-1.00 = 66.84, 107.30, in 9th (out of 17)

very sad. No Oly spot for her then :/
 
Sabina MARIUTA (ROU)

Music: Romeo and Juliet by Nino Rota

Black dress w/purple underskirt and sparkly stones

2A+2T+2T
2T
2S
3T+2T
StSq
3S - low landing, but clean
FCSp
2A
1Lo
ChSq
FCCoSp
CCoSp

Score: 30.23+35.27 = 65.50, 106.62 (PB), 11th (out of 18)
 
Elena GLEBOVA (EST)

Music: Cleopatra

Salmon dress. Gold and bejeweled headband, collar and bracelets

2Lz - e
3Lo - hand down
3T+3T - held on
2A+2T+2T
LSp
StSq
3S+2T
3S
2A
FSSp
ChSq
CCoSp

Solid skate. She should be able to move up

Score: 44.23+44.24=88.47, 134.74, in 1st (out of 19)
 
Elena GLEBOVA (EST)

Music: Cleopatra

Salmon dress. Gold and bejeweled headband, collar and bracelets

2Lz
3Lo - hand down
3T+3T - held on
2A+2T+2T
LSp
StSq
3S+2T
3S
2A
FSSp
ChSq
CCoSp

Solid skate. She should be able to move up

Her hair makes her look like Alena Leonova. She should be in first I suppose.
 
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