2021 Skate America: Pairs Short Program

[LadyB]

Fantastic!!!!

 

[Kathy1]

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

I have attempted to watch them, but when there are more than thirty transitions per minute, I may as well be watching a Tasmanian Devil Looney Toon.

 

[cathlen]

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.

They;re y fav Russian team, so I raeally hope the move to Tutberidze will benefit them this season.

 

[chasingneverland]

T/M are just stunning. Just so technically perfect and beautiful

 

[BlissfulSynergy]

A nice skate by Tarasova/Morosov. But a case in point, they didn't have the greatest sbs spins. Vlad was slowing down and losing speed. Still, the judges threw 1.10 points at that. A lesser regarded team would have received low GOE or even minus GOE depending on their rep status.

I'm happy with T/M being in first, and I hope they can hold it together in the fp here.

Any of you who are rooting for R/K to take bronze, okay. I'm with the American teams all the way. This is Skate America, not NHK!

 

[coldblueeyes]

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

Americans could put up a fight, especially Alexa and Brandon. But it will be hard.

 

[Brenda_Bottems]

So good to see Rusty again. He looks resplendent.

 

[readernick]

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

I enjoy B/K, too. I just think that they are overscored when so many other teams have better quality. She is fierce though...I enjoy her attitude!

 

[momrk]

Magnificent!!! Such a joy to watch!

 

[Mathman]

What a fine competition so far. The Japanese pair were a breath of fresh air. I would have had them second.

 

[Dogo]

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

I also prefer B/K more than T/M, but elements were not there tonight. Oh well, hope they make progress during the season.

 

[Lamente Ariane]

Men in fifteen minutes, see you then!

 

[cathlen]

A nice skate by Tarasova/Morosov. But a case in point, they didn't have the greatest sbs spins. Vlad was slowing down and losing speed. Still, the judges threw 1.10 points at that. A lesser regarded team would have received low GOE or even minus GOE depending on their rep status.

I'm happy with T/M being in first, and I hope they can hold it together in the fp here.

Any of you who are rooting for R/K to take bronze, okay. I'm with the American teams all the way. This is Skate America, not NHK!

Yup, the SBS spin were generously scored, but I guess it's like with B/K SBS jump....

 

[BlissfulSynergy]

I enjoy B/K, too. I just think that are overscored when so many other teams have better quality. She is fierce though...I enjoy her attitude!

I agree with your first two sentences. But I personally do not enjoy the selfishness of her attitude, and the lack of sportsmanship she showed at 2021 Worlds.

 

[Dogo]

Americans could put up a fight, especially Alexa and Brandon. But it will be hard.

I'm not discounting a good program from C/J. I would actually be glad to see them having an edge over K/F.

 

[LadyB]

I enjoy B/K, too. I just think that are overscored when so many other teams have better quality. She is fierce though...I enjoy her attitude!

I found them much more boring last season. For some reason I like the swan programme and I like them, but deep in my heart I just want T/M to have the season of their life - and I also like Mishina/Gallyamov.

 

[coldblueeyes]

I'm not discounting a good program from C/J. I would actually be glad to see them having an edge over K/F.

I have absolutely nothing against them, just don't trust in two back-to-back good performances. May they prove me wrong!

 

[Jontor]

That was great fun! It kept me awake in waiting for the boys. Viva Las Vegas!

 

[withwings]

T/M.... fantastic! It was a pure joy to watch them!

 

[Amei]

Yay for T/M! Is it just me or Vlad hair fot darker?

It does seem darker - it could just be lighting, but as a fellow redhead my color can darken/lighten depending on the time of year (season) and how much I'm out in the sun.