2022 JGP Riga Cup Men's Short Program

[Ichatdelune]

You need more purple for Prince

Oh lord it's not going well

 

[elektra blue]

You need more purple for Prince

Oh lord it's not going well

great minds...

 

[yuumagical]

This German boy had such a wonderful commitment to the performance, even though it looked like he was going into the jumps too quickly...

 

[Jumping_Bean]

Arthur MAI (GER)
The Question of U by Prince

3Lo Fall
3Lz+COMBO Fall
FCSp
2A Hand down
StSq4
CCoSp3
CSSp4

Score: 43.29

I like this program, and he really uses his full body to emote. His skating skills are good, but his jumps were not working with him today and neither were the spins. The technique on the 2A is a bit whacky though

 

[Ichatdelune]

I spy some fabulous hair

 

[elektra blue]

i've spotted some gorgeous hair, Dhiyab is on ice

 

[elektra blue]

once again @Ichatdelune

 

[Ichatdelune]

What happened to the camera?

 

[norwegianfairytale]

and by casual you mean random?

I mean, everyday casual It´s not even casual for a figure skating costume

 

[CaroLiza_fan]

Whilst I appreciate them rebooting the system to get us replays and graphics, could it not have waited until the resurfacing? It's nice to see the Warm-up. And, if you do it in the resurfacing, there is more wiggle room if the machinery decides to have a go-slow.

But, we're back.

CaroLiza_fan

 

[CaroLiza_fan]

Right, two locals (talk about pressure, going back-to-back ) and then... The Hair!

CaroLiza_fan

 

[elektra blue]

it took me a few seconds but...this is my language Mina and Celentano i guess

 

[norwegianfairytale]

Poor boy

 

[Jumping_Bean]

Ratmirs BEKISBAJEVS (LAT)
A Un Passo Da Te by Mina and Celentano

1A* Pop
3S<<+COMBO Fall
2Lo
CCoSp3
StSqB
FCSpB
CSSp2

Score: 26.30


Also, now the stream is having hiccups... What is happening today, all technical issues at once?

 

[CaroLiza_fan]

it took me a few seconds but...this is my language Mina and Celentano i guess

Spot on.

I liked it.

Unfortunately, not a great skate. As Ted said, could be the pressure of skating at a home competition.

But, he's young. He's got plenty of time to improve.

Let's see how his older compatriot gets on.

CaroLiza_fan

 

[el henry]

A few moments before life intrudes, so here for The Hair and adorable Grayson Long. (well, I hope he's still adorable.

Poor kid, but he tried, he's in front of the hometown crowd. It doesn't help that my stream is choppy.

 

[elektra blue]

Spot on.

I liked it.

Unfortunately, not a great skate. As Ted said, could be the pressure of skating at a home competition.

But, he's young. He's got plenty of time to improve.

CaroLiza_fan

well Mina and Celentano are like the history od italian music they're both in their 80s by now but still great performers

 

[el henry]

Geez, this kid's coaches don't need to look that miserable.

 

[elektra blue]

synchro mute team! allons!

 

[Jumping_Bean]

Kirills KORKACS (LAT)
Une Vie d'Amour by Charles Aznavour

3Lz+2T
3Lo
FCSp3
2A
CSSp1
StSq2
CCoSp2

Score: 48.00

His jumps don't have a lot of flow, but they are big and relatively secure in rotation. Spins are a bit difficult for him right now, as is typical for junior men, but decent skate.