2015 Nebelhorn Trophy General Chat

[gravy]

Loved this program!

"I get knocked down, but I get up again!" Cheesy song, but appropriate. Go, Osmond! :dance:

 

[sbaker]

UGH stream issues made me miss her whole skate

 

[tulosai]

A personal best total score for her!! Just great!

 

[OS]

I think I may have to revise my 'power' ranking for Osmond, she deserve to be at least ahead of Rika and Polina or even higher! It is a great start for the season.

 

[EdgeCall]

My gosh Kaetlyn's packaging is SO FANTASTIC.

I have never been her biggest supporter but she is majorly winning me over with these programs. She has really matured as a skater and she is just fantastic to watch I am definitely becoming a fan!!

I already was, but so often she lacked consistency. With such a promising start into the season, maybe she can turn it around this time?

 

[ruffledgrouse]

What is on her hands?

 

[sequinsgalore]

Mariko KIHARA (JPN)

Music: Black Swan (soundtrack) by Clint Mansell

White strapless dress, black feather skirt

3Lo+2T+2Lo
3Lz - e
FSSp
2F
LSp
2A - bit scratchy
3S+2T
3Lo
StSq
ChSq
2A*+2T* - turn in-between, meant to be 2A+3T, 3rd 2T
CCoSp3p

OK skate, but doesn't have the difficulty - also costly zayak

FS: 47.50+53.43 = 100.93, 155.65, 4/14

 

[NaVi]

Kaetlynn Osmond just scored about the same as Serafima's FS at the JGP Final last year with a couple pops and a turnout... sorry but no... I liked the SP but the FS didn't fit her IMO and it wasn't that great.

 

[Dr. Jenn]

That was a very solid technical skate by Mariko, but I just did not get pulled into the performance. She really needs to work on that side of her skating. I found the program pretty empty in some sections as well. Lovely costume though!

 

[tulosai]

Kihara wasn't doing it for me in this program for some reason. She also really seemed to be running out of steam at the end. Her SP worked better for me.

 

[SaraM]

i really liked Marikos layback

 

[tulosai]

Kaetlynn Osmond just scored about the same as Serafima's FS at the JGP Final last year with a couple pops and a turnout... sorry but no... I liked the SP but the FS didn't fit her IMO and it wasn't that great.

I disagree, I really loved it Different strokes for different folks I guess

 

[nadster]

I already was, but so often she lacked consistency. With such a promising start into the season, maybe she can turn it around this time?

She has been more consistently injured than anything else. I would not say she lacks consistency overall. If injuries weren\t in the picture I say that she is a very consistent skater. It always takes time to get your mojo back from injuries even when you are consistent ( which I think she is IMO ).

 

[SaraM]

My gosh Kaetlyn's packaging is SO FANTASTIC.

I have never been her biggest supporter but she is majorly winning me over with these programs. She has really matured as a skater and she is just fantastic to watch I am definitely becoming a fan!!

totally agreed!!!

 

[tulosai]

Woo hoo Mirai slays 6


Goooooo Courtney!!! I'd love to see her medal!

 

[OS]

Oooo Courtney... I quite like her FS music this year!

 

[sequinsgalore]

Courtney HICKS (USA)

Music: Elizabeth The Golden Age (soundtrack) by Craig Armstrong and A.R. Rahman

Purple/blue strapless sequined dress

3F+3T - turn in-between, at least 3T<
3Lz+1Lo+3S - maybe 3S<
FCSp
StSq
2A
3Lz - fall
3Lo - twofoot, foot down, looked <
CCoSp3p
3F - twofoot, stepout
1A
ChSq - wobbly split jump landing
CCoSp3p

Mixed skate, messy on most jumps

FS: 50.47+55.73-1.00 = 105.20, 162.85, 2/15

 

[gravy]

Trouble with the flips and lutzes... and tripping on the split leap.

But I really liked the skate! Waaaaay better than her last free program.

 

[Dr. Jenn]

Oh dear - another rough skate! Courtney's jumps were just not on today. I found myself spacing out a bit during this program as well. Nice costume though - much better than some of the costumes she has had in past!

 

[tulosai]

Oooo Courtney... I quite like her FS music this year!

Yes I think this music and packaging is VERY good for Courtney, it hides/minimizes her weaknesses VERY well. I do wonder whether making the sign of the cross mid program really is the best choreographic choice...

She really fought for almost all the jumps, really too bad.