2018-19 Russian Ladies' figure skating

[Tolstoj]

I think Maria is a very intelligent young lady. She is never the center of the media, but being able to jump with her great height, make the decision to switch coach, and snatch the 3rd spot for the Olympics... We probably under estimated her.

She's definitely talented and she is still is a great skater, i'd argue that the coaching change didn't improve her much, besides maybe more mature programs, the rest is what she learnt previously from Panova, but at the same time that move helped her getting some reputation in Russia, without that Maria would have probably been treated like Pogorilaya (never a top contender for RusFed, always needing to skate clean for that last spot).

 

[karina17]

Is Akatieva still with Eteri?

Her Instagram bio says #teamtutberidze on it, so I guess so.

 

[Spirals for Miles]

Is Akatieva still with Eteri?

Yes, she's the only one out of that trio with Eteri.
Akatieva: Eteri
Samodelkina: Davydov
Berestovskaya: Davydov

 

[Shayuki]

GATHER ROUND EVERYONE!! Volkov Memorial entries are out, and... we are in for a treat.
We've got Sofia Dzepka, Uliana Vasilieva, Alena Zhillina, and Veronika Zhillina. Plus others like Kogay and Rusak.
And then we've got Berestovskaya, Samodelkina, and Akatieva going up against Valieva, Usacheva, and Kromykh!

It will be on 8-10 November.

... Again you forgot Muravyova. :sad21:

Looking forward to Veronika Zhilina, Sofia Akatieva, Alena Zhilina, Sofia Muravyova the most, as I've not yet seen them this season. I'm also curious about the Pavlova duo.

 

[Orlov]

Is Akatieva still with Eteri?

You can see her on this recent video at 1.40-2.00:

https://vk.com/video158698169_456239184

She sits between Alena and Sasha (and all the while something a little laugh, little kitten )

 

[Varlesca]

But you're discussing a particular mistake from a skater's performance from a competition that is still going on right?

"Particular mistake". Well said. But for some skaters it is not a particular mistake, it is a common technic. But even if its mistake , why it is not called in protocals?
No. I dont talk about any skater competing right now or hasnt finished yet . I dont know even whats going now.

 

[Mawwerg]

I can not even imagine what is two-footed jump. I believe it should be something similar to ski jumping or diving.

 

[Spirals for Miles]

... Again you forgot Muravyova. :sad21:

Looking forward to Veronika Zhilina, Sofia Akatieva, Alena Zhilina, Sofia Muravyova the most, as I've not yet seen them this season. I'm also curious about the Pavlova duo.

Ahhh once I saw the ones I listed I stopped scrolling somehow

 

[chopinskate]

Overall, all your posts thus far have left me extremely confused.

Eh, I got what they were saying. It's just such a bad attempt at trying to troll, I couldn't even be bothered. Although the miscommunication in itself became hilarious.

 

[Deripashka]

I can not even imagine what is two-footed jump. I believe it should be something similar to ski jumping or diving.

Here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cln8qFo00HQ from 0:50 is ultimate two-foot jump

 

[Sam-Skwantch]

Here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cln8qFo00HQ from 0:50 is ultimate two-foot jump

Maybe but my favorite is HERE

 

[Orlov]

Maybe but my favorite is HERE

ah ... nostalgia.

 

[moriel]

I wish more ladies did backflips, our two footed jump colection would be much bigger.
Is there any russian lady that ever did it?

 

[vorravorra]

Not all skaters do it that but most they do, i think it should be one of the things judges should look for the GOE. Kolyada also doesn't have the blade assist on the lutz, so it's not a russian thing either.

I think people may compensate for not having enough explosive power in their muscles by the blade assist. There are ladies without a blade assist too, so it's not as if only men with their strong legs could do it. GOE seems to be a reasonable way to reward skaters with proper toe jumps, especially considering that blade-assisted jumps are rarely as spectacular.

 

[Sam-Skwantch]

They see her rollin....

 

[VenusHalley]

I wish more ladies did backflips, our two footed jump collection would be much bigger.
Is there any russian lady that ever did it?

I don't think any Russian lady is gonna learn them, since they are not points gainers for ISU events. It's a stunt for professional skating and shows.

Anyways, I prefer backflips landed on one foot

 

[alvina9894]

I don't think any Russian lady is gonna learn them, since they are not points gainers for ISU events. It's a stunt for professional skating and shows.

Anyways, I prefer backflips landed on one foot

Surya Bonaly

 

[Sugar Coated]

I don't think any Russian lady is gonna learn them, since they are not points gainers for ISU events. It's a stunt for professional skating and shows.

Anyways, I prefer backflips landed on one foot

Please don’t even joke about adding backflips. Gymnastics is dangerous enough without the possibility of hitting your head on ice if you miss/slip the landing. Its one thing if it’s done purely in a show by an adult who knows the risk, otherwise it should not be encouraged.

Random other question - how does one determine “full blade” versus pick? Like what percentage of the blade is “too much” to be considered blade assist? I don’t know the sport well but to me it doesn’t really matter if the main edge is correct? Or does this significantly change the jump?

 

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[ancientpeas]

They see her rollin....

Thanks Sam. This gave me a much needed laugh today.