2021 Skate America: Pairs Short Program

[Lamente Ariane]

Exquisite program, way to go T/M!!

 

[text_skate]

Just beautiful of T/M. So happy, they made it nearly faultless

 

[moriel]

TM may have their issues, but as pair team quality...
Match in technique, lines and everything

 

[Jontor]

Great stuff! I can't believe that I am watching pairs for the first time in a gazillion years!

 

[figureskatingandrainbows]

Suberp performance by Tarasova and Morosov. I see them on the Olympic podium unless they change their free program to "Candyman II," but thankfully there's no way team Eteri would force that upon them.

Have you seen some of Dani G's programs this year? It could absolutely happen.

 

[4everchan]

TM were spectacular. WOW... The only problem I have with the program is the bad transition in the music to the second part. So that says a lot about how much I enjoyed their elements.

 

[Weathergal]

Nice job T / M! Love her hairstyle. Unfortunately I don't care for the costumes. Perhaps pick one color scheme and match it?

 

[LadyB]

I wish T/M the very best this season, it's probably their last shout for Olys.
I actually loved that, when they're on, they're on.

 

[kmw227]

Eteri pretending to be a pairs coach will never not be hilarious to me.

Beautiful skate by T/M!

 

[CherylDee]

A bit rough for W/M.

Johnny is talking too much over the programs but at least Tara is not here.

Sounds like Tara at the Arena??

 

[rain]

That was beautiful from Tarasova/Morozov. Just when I say that nobody does an outside death spiral worth watching, and they go and prove me wrong, lol.

My one criticism is the same one they've gotten since they arrived on the scene: I wish there was more performance. The choreography is good, the music is good, their body lines, speed etc are gorgeous. But they don't bring that intangible. The program doesn't build. And it's all about expression. I just want to shake them, and tell them to feel it!

 

[coldblueeyes]

I wanted them to skate always like this. They would be unbeatable.

 

[Brenda_Bottems]

It's never the end of the discussion in figure skating. Quite clearly, she fell on his arm on the dismount, and they were given a 1.30+ The throw landing was okay as it was saved, but didn't deserve 1.89. Love them as you will. I enjoy watching them, but the huge rise in scores for them is, in part, political, with apparently most skating fans happily and lovingly on board. LOL!

I agree. The Japanese should not have obtained higher presentation scores than the Knierims.

 

[Jontor]

Oh it's Eteri! I didn't know she had grown a pair!!

 

[aliste]

Does the term not refer to male genitalia?

Not "lowball" specifically, no. And if one got offended any time the word "ball" was used in any context, discussion about a great many sports would be impossible. Ok, I'm done now, sorry for derailing the discussion.

 

[Minz]

#8

Evgenia TARASOVA / Vladimir MOROZOV

RUS

1. 3 Toe
2. 3 Twist 4
3. Lift 4
4. Throw 3 Loop
5. Backward Outside Death Spiral 4
6. Combination Spin 4
7. Step Sequence 3

TES: 43.27
PCS: 37.09
Deductions:

Total Segment Score: 80.36

 

[lady_bee]

To be honest, I am not a fan of team Eteri, but her team packaged T&M amazingly.

 

[Dogo]

Idk, clair de lune was actually better. Can't relate to this program at all and why mix Phillip Glass with A.K?

But can't deny that these were quality elements. Great job guys

 

[Ichatdelune]

As a B/K stan I will quietly leave this thread for a bathroom break and will come back for the men

 

[figureskatingandrainbows]

So, T/M are the favorites to win here... and bronze/silver will be between M/K and B/K? I'm excited!