Men's Long Program

[Mathman]

To me (I am not a trained technical specialist, but I did see the competition live on CBC) Van der Perren clearly won the free skate. His tech was just so much higher than anyone else's that even with the eleven points he spotted Joubert and Buttle in PCSs, they still couldn't catch up.

Between Joubert and Mabee, that was closer. Brian's superior basic skating skills put him ahead.

Kind of a tough outing for Buttle, but the season is young.

My faves among the Canadian men so far this year -- Chan and Chipeur.

 

[Joesitz (RIP)]

Between Joubert and Mabee, that was closer. Brian's superior basic skating skills put him ahead

I think the rumours in the Arena were about Mabee and Buttle - Not about Mabee and Joubert.

To watch the competition, one had to be disappointed with Joubert's Quad. I also think Mabee can hold his own with basic skating skills. However, as slow and careful he skated, VDP hit his stride in the tech and one had to have a sly grin while watching Chipeur. I give Chipeur the most promising award.

Joe


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[Mathman]

Joe, what did you think of Jeremy Abbott's free skate? He beat both Mabee and Chipeur in the free skate, but they didn't show him on Canadian TV.

PS. By the way, we will see some of these same skaters again at Eric Bompard. Joubert, Van der Perren and Mabee will be there, along with Verner, Preubert, and Chan!

 

[Hsuhs]

To me (I am not a trained technical specialist, but I did see the competition live on CBC) Van der Perren clearly won the free skate. His tech was just so much higher than anyone else's that even with the eleven points he spotted Joubert and Buttle in PCSs, they still couldn't catch up.

I think the same thing. If only van der Perrren could spend a year or two under the tutoring of TAT. He could become a second Yags! So manly, yet with a feminine touch.

 

[Joesitz (RIP)]

Joe, what did you think of Jeremy Abbott's free skate? He beat both Mabee and Chipeur in the free skate, but they didn't show him on Canadian TV.

He looked to me like he was determined to keep the nerves from rattling. Unfortunately, he fell on the first triple toe I believe. He did manage a good 3Ax3T before then the nerves returned and his handd touched on a 3F, a pop up on a solo 3A, then slipped on footwork. Overall though he gave a good appearance. He has to work on nerves in future.

PS. By the way, we will see some of these same skaters again at Eric Bompard. Joubert, Van der Perren and Mabee will be there, along with Verner, Preubert, and Chan!

Indeed. Very hot competition. Scott and Ryan there too, but Amercian Men are not in style this season. Looking forward to Cup of China for the 2 stars.

Joe

 

[annlfs]

i'm so proud of Kevin Van der Perren, proud to be dutch!!!
goed gedaan Kevin! (well done Kevin)!

 

[Mathman]

i'm so proud of Kevin Van der Perren, proud to be dutch!!!
goed gedaan Kevin! (well done Kevin)!

Isn't he Belgian?

 

[Hsuhs]

Hij is inderdaad een Belg
(He actually is).

 

[Joesitz (RIP)]

Doesn't Belgium have two working languages of Faloon and Dutch? I'm not sure of the names of those languages.

Joe

 

[annlfs]

Kevins from Belgium, so am i.
I think people from belgium are called dutch people in english?
i could be wrong LOL ;-) my english isn't so good...