2023-24 Russian Nationals Men's Free Skate

[Jumping_Bean]

Mark's technique is just bad, like I hate watching his jumps

 

[lariko]

Sure - but the thing is that he had a good costume and then went to this.

It also doesn't fit him, increasing his waistline, so gave Tarasova a reason to make a mean comment.

 

[elektra blue]

the first 4L reminded TAT what an orgasm is the performance was kind of a mixed bag...forgot some combos, bombed some quads, didn't have plan Bs

 

[EdgeCall]

It's crazy. Mark hailmarys every jump it seems, but somehow he gets them landed. Most of the time at least.

 

[Mathematician]

I wonder what happened to Mark after the successful season. Chronic back injury? Something else? It's like he's far from peak shape every time. It's also possible that he doesn't have enough stamina for the 4Lz.

Maybe he dedicated too much energy to Trusova and shows.

 

[anonymoose_au]

Is the outfit really that bad? I've seen worse...

It's the undershirt, it doesn't match his skintone, but only slightly so it's like...almost right but not. Also what's with the bandages on his hands? It looks like he's been boxing!

let's see if it works for Mark as well, even though he took a trip in Nathan Chen's closet

Not quite! But Mark is Mark and I love his face He sells this even I don't understand what this song is...it's the tune of Ode to Joy, but the lyrics are...I don't even know.

 

[lariko]

I wonder what happened to Mark after the successful season. Chronic back injury? Something else? It's like he's far from peak shape every time. It's also possible that he doesn't have enough stamina for the 4Lz.

I mean, his technique has always been marginal, and his reserves of ardor are deep, but they will be exhausted.

 

[CaroLiza_fan]

He looks like a cowboy!

If he skates to this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NO-h9PFum4

He deserves a medal for sheer bravery

"Wanna make you mine, better get in line..."

Boys that brings back memories!

I didn't like Steps at that stage. In fact, I really disliked them because they were taking attention away from the groups I liked (Spice Girls, All Saints, Take That).

But I came to appreciate them later on when the liks of "One For Sorrow" and their cover of "Tragedy" came out.

Anyway, I totally agree with you. I would imagine that "5, 6, 7, 8" would be a very difficult song to skate to.

CaroLiza_fan

 

[Isk]

How is it possible that Mark is above Andrei in the FS?

 

[lariko]

It's the undershirt, it doesn't match his skintone, but only slightly so it's like...almost right but not. Also what's with the bandages on his hands? It looks like he's been boxing!

I was interpreting his outfit in the sub-dom context. Cage, vest, bondage...

 

[anonymoose_au]

If Tarasova is going to give exclamations every time someone hits a jump, maybe I hope we see some more falls.

Haha maybe she was watching old YouTube videos during her recovery and really got into Scott Hamilton's commentary.

"Triple axel, triple toooooooe!!!"

Apologies to Fedorov! It wasn't his shirt that broke my stream...not sure who's it was then...

 

[Jumping_Bean]

How is it possible that Mark is above Andrei in the FS?

Honestly, no offense, but Mark should be below both Andrei and Gleb

 

[Pairluv]

I swear I remember hearing a coach saying "Well you didn't die, at least?" but maybe I just dreamed that...

OMG Andrei, dude, what are you wearing?!

Frank Carroll to Michelle Kwan

 

[elektra blue]

this program could bite from dusk till dawn

 

[auser]

the first 4L reminded TAT what an orgasm is the performance was kind of a mixed bag...forgot some combos, bombed some quads, didn't have plan Bs

Spins could do with more speed and stretch also.

 

[AlexBreeze]

How is it possible that Mark is above Andrei in the FS?

We'll have to look at the protocols. Andrei lost a lot of TES during the rewatch.

 

[icewhite]

It also doesn't fit him, increasing his waistline, so gave Tarasova a reason to make a mean comment.

Maybe Tarasova should look at her waitline first.

 

[lariko]

How is it possible that Mark is above Andrei in the FS?

Mozalev probably URd quite a bit. Not that Kondratyuk's landings were flawless, but he bagged 4Lz. 4Lz is like a dope for Russian Judges

 

[Isk]

Honestly, no offense, but Mark should be below both Andrei and Gleb

No offense taken. (I agree)

 

[elektra blue]