Lmao so it was an "official" quad battle?? Is this a thing now?I think it sounds fun but it seems to put unnecessary pressure on the guys? It should be a fun thing between skaters who want to play along (unless your name is Nam who trained with guys who's name begins with J and Y)
Lmao so it was an "official" quad battle?? Is this a thing now?
That could have put the "exhibition" in gala!
I just rewatched the video posted above and it was definitely a 'quad' battle. The announcer specifically said that they each had one chance to put out a perfect quad jump. They seem to be emphasizing a lot on quads, given that they had 2 quad-related awards here.
Yea, it was 'official' in that it was not spontaneously organized by the skaters themselves and there was an award for the winner. It's still just a fun thing and I think skaters in general like to show off anyway and this gives them a chance to do it without seeming 'cocky'. Not everyone is like Yuzuru who is just unabashed about it and will do it without being 'asked' to.
but at least we got some pchiddy abs
I was actually concerned that one of those tears was going to split
i laughed when he was trying to pull them up before the quad battle... as if he knew they were too tight and rigid to allow him to land anything over a triple... exhibition would have been fine for me...
... Yea, it was 'official' in that it was not spontaneously organized by the skaters themselves and there was an award for the winner. It's still just a fun thing and I think skaters in general like to show off anyway and this gives them a chance to do it without seeming 'cocky'. Not everyone is like Yuzuru who is just unabashed about it and will do it without being 'asked' to.
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, the two who had fared least well in the battle.
Finally watched the finale with the quad battle
Thx to Antyv for the video and to Raomina for the explanations.
Interesting that Audi officially sponsored the quad battle (if I understood the announcer correctly).
I always like camaraderie, and I thought it was sweet that when it was time to vote, a few skaters originally lined up to support even Max and Han
(Not that it matters, but Max did not fall. He popped, but did not fall.)
Well patriotism trumps friendship, especially for another great buddy
Now we know how he lost the quad battle. He could have challenged the rest for highest GOE with a Loin King Belly Flop.
Having watched this "competition", I'm taking back my deduction of quality vs dd judgement by skaters. Boyang definitely got the home ice advantage here as China's large contingent of skaters lined up behind him while Patrick was supported by the foreigners. Even Han released his votes to get behind Boyang, abandoning his beloved Patrick.
All in all, a good natured and fun contest. Now, shouldn't Audi be awarding the winner a car rather than a trophy?
nah idk about this particular group being popularIs Golden Earring popular in Russia or something? Like the Scorpions?
