When that stupid Blades of Glory came out I wanted to puke. I knew they would make a mockery of my favorite sport.
I don't think the debate should be about whether one prefers more graceful skaters or more macho skaters, I think it should be about each person having his own style, but doing it well.
I think the idea of wanting to bring hockey fans to watch figure skating is ridiculous. If people want to watch a hockey match then let them watch hockey, not figure skating. Skating is not just a sport, but also an art. I think it's really funny though, how it should be Skate Canada who is pushing for more "macho" skating as Canadian skaters tend to be elaborate and artistic.
Exactly. :agree: I don't think we should use "artistry" as shorthand for one style of skating. There are different kinds of artistry and as a fan I want to see as many styles as possible - balletic, athletic, powerful, lyrical, crazy, and everything in between. Quads are a plus for me, the only caveat is that I'd rather not see skaters overtraining them if it's detrimental to their health or if it becomes too much of a focus, at the expense of everything else.I don't think the debate should be about whether one prefers more graceful skaters or more macho skaters, I think it shoud be about each person having his own style, but doing it well.
I have to agree on costumes. What is the point of sequines and bangels?
"Men's skating is power, strength, masculinity, focus, clarity of movement, interpretation of music."
So finally you admit it!As opposed to women's skating, which features anemic weakness, feminity, being spaced out most of the time, sloppy execution, and galumphing along while music plays irrelevantly in the background.