Nebelhorn Trophy 2013: Sep 25-28 [Oberstdorf, Germany] - Olympic Qualifying Event | Page 28 | Golden Skate

Nebelhorn Trophy 2013: Sep 25-28 [Oberstdorf, Germany] - Olympic Qualifying Event

We'll just have to wait and see. V/T aren't exactly bastions of consistency, so it'll be interesting how they hold up under this enormous pressure. You know, maybe this is great for S/S. The pressure for Olympic Gold will be off and all the pressure will be on V/T. Now, S/S can just relax, polish their programs and work on their consistency.

yes because between the two pairs
S/S are the bastions of consistency :)
 
Sheesh! Why is so difficult to accept that different skaters have different strengths? I like both S/S and V/T--the two pairs are very different from one another, and I think that is wonderful.

And as much as I do like V/T, the scores seem inflated to me. The short program is great, but I have to agree with those who are disappointed with the LP--terrific execution of very difficult elements, but lacking in choreography. Hopefully they will tweak the choreography as the season progresses.
 
I think it is not really fair to judge a Programm that harsh if you didnt sit at the ice rink. The whole expressions, Interpretation etc. Doesnt get broadcasted through TV.

Wende family was awesome tbh!

and if it was S/S doing it would be called unique innovation and artistry :disapp:
 
What a program by VT!:thumbsup: I like them and I think their routine is interesting. And I like Maxim's pants too))
 
I think it is not really fair to judge a Programm that harsh if you didnt sit at the ice rink. The whole expressions, Interpretation etc. Doesnt get broadcasted through TV.

Wende family was awesome tbh!
You were there, so what do you think? I think they were artistic. If not them then who?:rolleye:
 
which is even more annoying as they intend (!) to use it as their olympic victory symbol! sorry, but if the team ever had a glimpse of taste, they must have lost it now...

why ? are you sure that was for Olympic symbol ?
their program is JC Superstar and the cross is what it associates with
 
funny how the ones complaining aren't even on the rink while the one who was present live has a different view
Well, I am actually talking about choreography, and we can see it with the streaming as well as those who were there... My comment about the interpretation was simply because one judge gave them 10, that should be the "perfect mark" and let me think that it was not PERFECT, even if I wasn't there ;)
 
Good god just watched the program from VT. Worst program I've ever seen from a gold medal contender and that includes some of Zhang and Zhang's programs as well as Kavaguti and Smirnov's blue Danube. If Morozov's goal is to drive the final stake in the heart of figure skating's popularity, this is the perfect way to do it.
 
Two questions about the Israeli pair:
--Is Davidovich an Israeli citizen? I had assumed so until I saw from her ISU bio that she is US-born.
--I know the Israeli Federation/Olympic Committee has their own standards for athletes to meet. Is there any chance they'd be "Tamar Katz'd" and not allowed to go?

They also didn't get the minimum SP TES needed for Worlds, though OK for Olympics. I presume they'll be competing somewhere else this fall.
I don't think this has been answered but:

1. I don't know if Davidovich is an Israeli citizen yet, but she will be soon if she's not. She's Jewish, so it should be very easy to "make aliyah".
2. My guess is that they'll have a criterion but not a tough one. They've had two encouraging competitions together so I'm cautiously optimistic we'll see them in Sochi.

They already have the minimum TES for Worlds from SLC.
 
Good god just watched the program from VT. Worst program I've ever seen from a gold medal contender and that includes some of Zhang and Zhang's programs as well as Kavaguti and Smirnov's blue Danube. If Morozov's goal is to drive the final stake in the heart of figure skating's popularity, this is the perfect way to do it.

I guess most of haters would be oh so happy when they retire so the fans would get an awesome fs future with oh so many grrreat pairs with good choreo and artistry. Of course VT are disgrace to this sport so the sooner they retire, the better for fans who love this sport....I get your point.
 
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