2021 Rostelecom Cup: Women's Free Skate

[Hyena]

Liza!! Yesssss.

Say what you will about whether she deserves her PCS this season, I probably won't disagree, but this program is extremely well designed to build at the end, allow her to increase speed and energy, and then perform all out. It makes an excellent last impression.

 

[Vemvane]

Liza, you marvel! How did she land that 3F? How did she perform so well after her illness last week? What a crowd-pleaser this programme is, what charisma Liza has! I love how uniquely her this FP is, and the verve with which she skates it, with her triple axels, her huge and beautiful lutz, her sinuous movements, her flirtatious eye contact with the judges. She is so, so much fun to watch!

 

[EdgeCall]

Awesome!

The 3A-2T she made look like the easiest thing in the world. The 3F was heavily slanted, but she managed. And I don't know if my stream had some kind of hiccup, but the 1E was the quickest I have ever seen.

 

[moonvine]

And well over 200! Fabulous job. You know watching that, despite the small mistakes, I’m reminded of what a stunning skater she is. I’m so glad she switched back to Hallelujah. Her musical interpretation is divine. I really hope she makes the Olympic team.
Also hail the Empress, the only Russian skater I enjoy. I will even forgive her the single glove.

 

[rinkside_user]

She's doing a lot of posing and a lot of hand movements (instead of doing it with her blades), but she's one hell of a character and it's fun to watch her having her time.

 

[figureskatingandrainbows]

Wear your crown, Empress

 

[Seven Sisters]

An imperial crown! I wonder where that came from?

I also wonder sometimes, if the Russian Federation realizes just what a treasure they have here in Liza. She is truly a wonderful ambassador for Russian figure skating, loved the world over

 

[LiamV426]

Lots of stopping and posing. The level of artistry of a tiktok "dancer"

Yeah as much as I appreciate Liza I just can't get into her skating. I really want to but this FS feels like an exhibition.

 

[Axel Rose]

For me her arms need some softening and a little less airplane positions. She lands a big tight with a bit less flow too. She has so much heart and musicality and maturity.

Agree Mariah’s landings don’t have much flow. I’m not bothered by her arms, she has nice posture - it’s the actual landing on the ice that looks strange to me.

Someone tell me what Elizaveta did during the off season. She is now so consistent and confident that I don’t worry at all while watching her. I want to bottle this energy for myself!

 

[Anni234]

Go Kamila!!

 

[elektra blue]

no snakes have been hurt for this dress

 

[moonvine]

Why are backless dresses/costumes so popular?

 

[LiamV426]

Who did Kamila's makeup because I am suing!

 

[anonymoose_au]

Well since it's be a jerk to skaters we don't care for...

I'm going back to bed, because Kamila isn't my cup of tea and hearing everyone bang on like she's the second coming of Jesus annoys me no end.

Congrats to Liza on silver and Maya on bronze.

 

[figureskatingandrainbows]

The little snake is both cute and distractingly weird
Ugh I hate this program Kamila deserves better

 

[Minz]

#11

Elizaveta TUKTAMYSHEVA

RUS

1. 3 Axel + 2 Toe
2. 3 Axel (step)
3. 3 Lutz + 3 Toe
4. 3 Flip
5. Flying Camel Spin 4
6. Step Sequence 4
7. 2 Axel + Euler + 3 Salchow
8. 3 Lutz
9. 3 Loop
10. Choreo Sequence
11. Layback Spin 4
12. Change Combination Spin 4

TES: 78.69
PCS: 70.44
Deductions: 0.00

Total Segment Score: 149.13

Total Competition Score: 229.23 (80.10 + 149.13)

 

[Placebo11]

Liza's PCs are way too high. But she's not the only one.

 

[moonvine]

None of these girls needs to lose any weight. They are all beautiful young ladies.

I agree. Unfortunately many do not. Check out the Alysa Liu thread on the main forum. I don’t want to detail this one.

 

[labgoat]

Liza knows who she is and has her own unique look. She has lovely arms and uses them to accentuate the music. You cannot take your eyes off of her. She is a star. Mad respect for maintaining her difficulty throughout her career. It seems Mishin teaches his students how to conserve their energy and hit the big ticket items. Kudos for a skate well done.

 

[rinkside_user]

I'm calling it after 3 jumping passes with massive GOEs: this will be a new WR.