2021 Worlds: Pairs Short Program

[Supernovaimplosion]

Hamilton program???

 

[elektra blue]

isn't that Fjodor?

 

[Seven Sisters]

Fedor looking fierce at the boards

 

[Ichatdelune]

Okay, first things first, that hair is everything

 

[moonvine]

Look at this man’s thighs. *faint*

 

[nickp91]

Let me guess Greatest Showman???

 

[s_parks]

I knew Fedya would be there with P/SK

Damn, I miss the guy in skating now. I was never a fan of S/K in particular, but he (both, really) had the best SS amongst pairs men, hands down.

 

[moonvine]

Okay, first things first, that hair is everything

Hair and thighs! I am all in!

 

[satine]

Double fall. That's rough girl.

 

[Arriba627]

I still can't help but miss the twists the Knierims did as a team, K/F's twist isn't bad or anything but it's not as good as when the Knierims were skating together

There may never be another twist like the Knierim's! It was definitely other-worldly,

 

[Supernovaimplosion]

How many partners has the Israeli guy had? My first guess would be "a lot".

He's on his 6th partner and his Wikipedia say "He is famous for the frequency in which he changes partners."

 

[Lamente Ariane]

Aw, it started well.

 

[Ichatdelune]

Still that staggeringly high twist, but two immediate falls

 

[BlissfulSynergy]

I was on pins and needles for Alexa & Brandon. It's always difficult your first time out as a team at a major competition. But they are both veterans, and they've worked so hard. And we know they're prepared, but the butterflies can do you in.

This was an opportunity, and you gotta take advantage and just do your best. To be honest, every time I've seen K/F since they've joined, they've never missed the revolutions on their side-by-side jumps. Must have been some tightness and a brain freeze for Brandon. They must have lost around 4 to 5 points. Could have landed 69, maybe 70, because the judges are being conservative with new teams who skate early. Disappointing, but I'm glad Alexa gave great support to Brandon. I hope he gets a fire in the belly and figures out the butterflies. You gotta lay it down when the time comes. Because they could be a next level team, but you need to get over that nerves hurdle. They are obviously capable and competitive with the top teams.

As far as excitement people, we shall see as the later groups get out there. I miss the excitement that James/Cipres brought. Moskvina coming back with her innovativeness boosting the two young Russian teams is good. Moskvina coached Zimmerman, and he coached J/C with their team in Florida to a great 3-year run which helped evolve pairs and added a lot of excitement. What J/C gave to pairs is still being copied.

 

[Lamente Ariane]

Lana’s outfit reminds me of an exhibition piece Ashley Wagner used to do.

 

[lariko]

Aww,nthat’s too bad after such an energetic start.

Hocke/Kunkel are next! Good luck!

 

[CrazyKittenLady]

Back from dinner with the in-laws, here I am for the (possibly) best discipline! Did I miss anything astonishing so far?

 

[Supernovaimplosion]

I guess a Hamilton program would be awkward if you're not American

 

[s_parks]

Eek... we may not see FedorP/S-K in the FS.

 

[skylark]

Oooh, that lift from M/P was scary.