kyla2 said:There is absolutely no one in Sasha's league in terms of exquisite positions on the ice. She is a ballerina on the ice and there is NO ONE else who can do what she does. The only person who approaches in terms of overall artistry is Michelle and there we are talking about two completely different types of presentation. To not acknowledge Sasha's specialness is disingenuous to me. She is what she is and it's there for all the world to see. Just because I am a Michelle fan does not mean I shouldn't acknowledge Sasha's truly unique and dazzling gifts.
slutskayafan21 said:I would have to answer wholeheartedly, yes, to the question of the thread. Her skating is exquisite and highly skilled in many ways. However her edges are shaky, her mind fragile, her jump technique has some serious chinks. She is the silver, bronze, and 4th place queen of skating, nobody of the current women has contended so often to win so little.
kyla2 said:Yes, it was in response to Lavender and anyone else who refuses to acknowledge the essential beauty of Sasha's skating. You would have to be blind not to see it, or disingenuous. Take your pick. I didn't say Sasha was a perfect skater, but she IS a beautiful skater, and it is out there for everyone to see, period. It can't be argued to the contrary and be taken seriously. If there were all these other people out there who can deliver as awesomely a beautiful performance (yes, flawed but still beautiful) as Sasha can, I would love to know their names. You know Nymkf51, I really like the adult tone of people like Joesitz and RealtorGal who can appreciate all the skaters. That's why I post here. The joy of this site is that you can be, first, a Michelle fan and still acknowledge the very real qualities of the other skaters. Such as Irina's real courage in upping the ante while dealing with her own illness and her mother's illness. These things can't be denied no matter how much some people would like to do that. It is very refreshing that there is a place where things like this can be said and you won't have a 20 people telling you that your crazy. Only one or two.
kyla2 said:Yes, it was in response to Lavender and anyone else who refuses to acknowledge the essential beauty of Sasha's skating. You would have to be blind not to see it, or disingenuous. Take your pick. I didn't say Sasha was a perfect skater, but she IS a beautiful skater, and it is out there for everyone to see, period. It can't be argued to the contrary and be taken seriously.
kyla2 said:I recognize a few of you from the other forum as beyond Uber fans. The only thing that scares me SkateSandee is when you think it's "scary" to recognize other skater's attributes. Talk about your Uber fans. I don't buy into the if I love Michelle theory then I can't like Sasha or Irina or Shizuka also. That's juvenile. Yes, I think it's disingenuous not to acknowledge Sasha's very beautiful presentation even if her skating isn't your cup of tea. In other words, when there is an elephant in the room, saying it isn't there, doesn't make it so.
I agree with Peggy and Dick and everyone else in the figure skating world that sees something special and unique in Sasha. Let me guess, who's wrong here? Peggy and Dick, with YEARS of experience in skating that none of us can begin to relate to, or some of you who just can't quite come to terms with Sasha's specialness because she is Michelle's direct competitor. Frankly, I think you all see what Peggy, Dick and the judges see, but you just refuse to acknowledge it. Acknowledging Sasha does not diminish Michelle's place in the figure skating world, or the history of figure skating for that matter. I think more of Michelle than that. Irina is also Michelle's direct competitor, and her style isn't my cup of tea, but I think she is a wonderful skater with the capacity to beat anyone out there. I love Fumie's skating and Shizuka's and Carolina's and Suzanne's and Joannie's etc as well. They all have wonderful qualities. But they are not Sasha. She brings something very special to figure skating and whether some of you want to acknowledge it or not, is unimportant. It will not diminish who she is and what she brings to the sport.
slutskayafan21 said:However her edges are shaky, her mind fragile, her jump technique has some serious chinks. She is the silver, bronze, and 4th place queen of skating, nobody of the current women has contended so often to win so little.
kwanfordwife said:I admire athletes, not pretty toes.
kyla said:she is Michelle's direct competitor
kyla said:I don't buy into the if I love Michelle theory then I can't like Sasha or Irina or Shizuka also
Mathman said:.So now I am more confused than ever.:scratch:
kyla2 said:I agree with Peggy and Dick and everyone else in the figure skating world that sees something special and unique in Sasha. Let me guess, who's wrong here? Peggy and Dick, with YEARS of experience in skating that none of us can begin to relate to, or some of you who just can't quite come to terms with Sasha's specialness because she is Michelle's direct competitor. Frankly, I think you all see what Peggy, Dick and the judges see, but you just refuse to acknowledge it.
kyla2 said:Yes, it was in response to Lavender and anyone else who refuses to acknowledge the essential beauty of Sasha's skating. You would have to be blind not to see it, or disingenuous. Take your pick. I didn't say Sasha was a perfect skater, but she IS a beautiful skater, and it is out there for everyone to see, period. It can't be argued to the contrary and be taken seriously. If there were all these other people out there who can deliver as awesomely a beautiful performance (yes, flawed but still beautiful) as Sasha can, I would love to know their names. You know Nymkf51, I really like the adult tone of people like Joesitz and RealtorGal who can appreciate all the skaters. That's why I post here. The joy of this site is that you can be, first, a Michelle fan and still acknowledge the very real qualities of the other skaters. Such as Irina's real courage in upping the ante while dealing with her own illness and her mother's illness. These things can't be denied no matter how much some people would like to do that. It is very refreshing that there is a place where things like this can be said and you won't have a 20 people telling you that your crazy. Only one or two.