2018 Worlds Mens Short Program

[WeakAnkles]

Vincent, that was a big balance check during your step sequence. It's not all about the jumps.

Actually like Nathan, you can see a noticeable progression in the PCS elements. He still has a long way to go, but progress is progress. I'm going to be really interested in seeing how he develops as a more complete skater in the next quad. He has the potential to do so.

 

[kevinVchicago]

I saw the bobble. Was it at the corner of the rink?

Yeah I think the guy with the big camera scared him! [emoji33]

 

[karne]

Before you even posted, I KNEW you would mark his quads as UR.

Hey, I gave him the Lutz, and that slo-mo proved I should have marked that, also.

 

[Ross74]

Go, max!

 

[Interspectator]

He skated the SP with a lot of emotion this time. Really well done.

 

[silverfoxes]

Artistry needs a ton of work still but at least he tries...it's not, like, Samarin-levels of horror

 

[Crystal7]

Wow, he was amazing! So emotional and moving!

 

[skylark]

That was an incredible skate from Vincent. I :luv17: the way he moves to the music, and FEELS it. :hap93:

 

[kevinVchicago]

They gave him both quads!

 

[Jammers]

Vincent needs to keep working on his speed and skating skills but he's really rising up the ranks in the last couple months and he's probably the youngest skater here. He's answered those people who said he didn't deserve to be at the Olympics.

 

[lavenderblossom]

I'm back! What's happening? Is Deniss on yet? Did I miss him?

 

[CanadianSkaterGuy]

Holy crap he smashed his PB by 12 points! That's a great start for USA... let's see if Aaron can follow it up for USA.

 

[schizoanalyst]

I think the pendulum is swinging. I think the skating powers that be (ISU?, powerful feds?) may have decided rotations aren't something we are going to worry about as much anymore. It's been a trend all season and it's gotten worse at each competition.

Anyway, congrats to Vincent for his nice skate.

Edit: Well, at least for skaters from some countries

 

[oatmella]

omg Vincent ! chills

 

[kevinVchicago]

I'm back! What's happening? Is Deniss on yet? Did I miss him?

No, you didn't miss him! Samohin qualified, Zhou just took the lead.

 

[CanadianSkaterGuy]

Hey, I gave him the Lutz, and that slo-mo proved I should have marked that, also.

Looks like the tech panel found it all clean.

 

[alvina9894]

what the fack the tech panel must be sleeping

 

[Skater Boy]

I preferred the Canadian/American MEssing over Zhou but Zhou isa future champion so one can understand he is in first. But IMHO he got gifted with the tech panel. Canadians are struggling. in each event sofar one skater has failed to qualify.Icouldn't watch Nam so tragic. I agree bad coaching choices; he should have stayed with Brian Orser, the height issue, not developing stronger skating skills or muscle for the jumps and artistically not maturing. Such really a failure. I know he tried but even if he ahd made the long he would be doing a juniorish freeskate. I fear this mmay be the end of Nam as some suggested. I have rarely seen a parent with strong intervention create a champion. Tiffany Chin, is an example. Sadly one of the greatest things for aparent is to love and support and cheer and pay the bills. But if you aren't a skating coach stay out of the coaches way.

 

[schizoanalyst]

Looks like the tech panel found it all clean.

Well, considering they found Sotskova's clearly, undeniable UR jumps clean I'm not sure why this means anything. Just because a panel says something means little really.

 

[Sackie]

And Zhou gets a 3 point increase in PCS!