Do you guys think the Shibutanis will be in the final flight at worlds for the FD?

[pangtongfan]

Yes, I think they will be 5th after the OD, ahead of both Russian teams and the Italians. I could be wrong and they could be 6th or 7th though.

 

[blue dog]

If they're in 5th, they won't make the final flight, because in events where there are two or more competitors (pairs/dance), only four are allowed per flight. This is done for the safety of the skaters. Imagine having five dance teams. That's ten skaters.

 

[samba]

I think P/B have got worse since they moved to Detroit. If judges are fair, they should not be top 5.

 

[Mrs. P]

If they're in 5th, they won't make the final flight, because in events where there are two or more competitors (pairs/dance), only four are allowed per flight. This is done for the safety of the skaters. Imagine having five dance teams. That's ten skaters.

The final flight was five pairs last year. I don't see any indication they changed from that...

 

[chuckm]

If they're in 5th, they won't make the final flight, because in events where there are two or more competitors (pairs/dance), only four are allowed per flight. This is done for the safety of the skaters. Imagine having five dance teams. That's ten skaters.

Nope, that's for PAIRS. The max is FIVE couples for DANCE, four for Pairs.

 

[romanoff81]

I would agree to a certain extent Samba the french were better under Zhulin not crazy about either of their programs and Fabian`s expression is a weakness this year.

 

[samba]

To be fair,if no politics, W/P should beat P/B. However, I don't think they would allow too many north American teams on the top 5. I really hope C/L do well, and make it top 5 to keep the Europeans alive.

 

[pangtongfan]

To be fair,if no politics, W/P should beat P/B. However, I don't think they would allow too many north American teams on the top 5. I really hope C/L do well, and make it top 5 to keep the Europeans alive.

In that case it will be the Shibutanis getting the shaft out of the top 5 (and thus not making the final flight) rather than W&P. W&P will be fighting for the bronze with P&B but probably not get it unless P&B make a significant enough mistake.

 

[romanoff81]

I agree Samba it should be interesting we all know french crowds can get raucous they will cause a stir if the judges don`t put them on the podium.

 

[romanoff81]

Not out of a question they make a significant mistake this isn`t a team thats known to perform well in the biggest competition under pressure they did not respond well when W&P put the pressure on them at the gp final in the FD.

 

[samba]

I agree Samba it should be interesting we all know french crowds can get raucous they will cause a stir if the judges don`t put them on the podium.

Oops..I forgot, Worlds is in France!!