Pairs' Short Program

[kappa_1]

Magitteri and Hotarek ITA
Don't Let me Be Misunderstood
2Twist
Throw 3S Fall
SBS 2A she slightly touched down I think
TES 25.75
PCS 17.43
-1 for fall
Total 42.18 5th

 

[_Ladybug_]

It's on Eurosport now.

 

[calbskate83]

if im not mistaken I think espn360 just showed the lady practice from the practice rink for the first 5 minutes of the ice resurfacing. It's back at the main rink now. hope they show more of practice sessions during ice resurfacing later on.

 

[kappa_1]

DOng and Wu CHN
TOsca
3Twist SOlid
SBS 3T SOlid
They're PResenting Pretty Well
Throw 3S Solid
Footwork
SBS spins in sync throughout
Lift
Pairs Spin to finish
Good Performance
2 random girls in the audience are excited
TES 30.88
PCS 19.61
Total 50.49 4th

 

[kappa_1]

Aganina and ZObnin UZB
SBS 2A she 2footed
Throw 3S stepout
2Twist Small
TES 20.39
PCS 14.85
35.24 7th

 

[sk8tngcanuck]

What is the link to watch CCTV5??????

 

[Kinga]

Well done D/D!
But dont you guys have a feeling that cameras do not cover the skaters properly?? It is very annoying!

 

[_Ladybug_]

Well done D/D!
But dont you guys have a feeling that cameras do not cover the skaters properly?? It is very annoying!

Yes, it's getting on my nerves. I totally missed Bryce's jump.
Congrats to them, it was so pretty and very well deserved.

 

[jiggs]

The camera is HORRIBLE.

Well done D/D. Such a beautiful program!!

 

[kappa_1]

Dube and Davison CAN
Galicia
SBS 3S Gorgeously landed
2Twist Clean
Charlotte Position into a Throw 3r Beautiful
pairs spin to finish
TES 40.52
PCS 28.14
68.66 SB
2nd
PCS

 

[Wrlmy]

Is S&S really 3 points better than D&D in pcs? I thought it was D&D's best performance, and S&S wasn't exactly ON.

 

[mizu_iro]

Is S&S really 3 points better than D&D in pcs? I thought it was D&D's best performance, and S&S wasn't exactly ON.

I sadly missed both performances (getting a clean feed now) but I would personally think so. I don't think D/D have the excitement to make Galicia work, and Asoka has been stunning every time I've seen it, even with mistakes.

Go Mukhortova & Trankov!!

 

[Jasper]

I was very impressed by that young Chinese #3 couple. I thought they looked quite polished and speedy, moreso than Zhang/Zhang a lot of the time! Their spins were even mostly in sync. I also liked their death spiral.

Meanwhile, Dube/Davison were just gorgeous! One of the best, if not the very best, SP of the season IMO. They use the same music that Kimmie Meissner skated to last year for her LP. I loved their straight-line footwork that really matched the music as well as their final pairs spin - so fast with reat positions and not awkward at all! They seem really well trained and confident. I hope they can somehow push Zhang/Zhang off the podium and not Pang/Tong, but we'll see how consistent they can be in the free.

Agree about the cameras, completely missed Bryce during the SBS.

 

[Jasper]

Is S&S really 3 points better than D&D in pcs? I thought it was D&D's best performance, and S&S wasn't exactly ON.

No, the Germans are overrated and overscored. Dube/Davison actually feel the music and create romance, sex appeal. They have great chemistry on the ice.

Go M/T!!!

 

[mizu_iro]

I guess I'm one of the only people who don't "get" D/D...oh well.

Mukhortova/Trankov
Otonal
PInk on her, pink and black on him

Nice 3Twist, soft landing
SBS 3T, she has a wild landing
Lasso lift, nice
Death spiral, good
SBS spins, inventive and in sync, TAT seems happy
Pairs spin, speed maintained
Steps, mirrored and nicely done
Throw 3R, nice!
Nice ending pose.

Hope they're within striking distance.

 

[Jasper]

Whoo, M/T were great! Lots of speed and clean all the way through. I love their pairs spin because he is so flexible and can hit beautiful positions. Great musical selections this year for their SP and LP.

Back to D/D, I hope they can learn the triple twist for next season. M/T had a very high one in this program.

 

[museksk8r]

No, the Germans are overrated and overscored. Dube/Davison actually feel the music and create romance, sex appeal. They have great chemistry on the ice.

As a fan of both S/S and D/D, I definitely agree with the placements right now. S/S are a more consistent team and they attempt more difficulty than D/D. Presentation-wise, I think both teams are very strong. I prefer S/S's SP over D/D's SP, but in the LP, I much prefer D/D's program. I really don't like S/S's LP music, but I definitely think they have what it takes to win here and deservedly so if they are clean!

 

[Jasper]

64.09 = a new SB! I think they should be happy with that, shouldn't have expected any more.

 

[_Ladybug_]

I really like M/T, they have lovely lines. I hope they can do better on the LP.

 

[Jasper]

As a fan of both S/S and D/D, I definitely agree with the placements right now. S/S are a more consistent team and they attempt more difficulty than D/D. Presentation-wise, I think both teams are very strong. I prefer S/S's SP over D/D's SP, but in the LP, I much prefer D/D's program. I really don't like S/S's LP music, but I definitely think they have what it takes to win here and deservedly so if they are clean!

I mean, I don't hate S/S. I think they're a hell of a lot more interesting than Z/Z and if it's between those two teams for Gold - and it probably is - I am in the German camp. But I still feel like a lot of their movements are contrived and they only think about points, numbers, CoP rules, blah. Whereas D/D's skating is more pure and works under any system of judging.

But I also have a problem with S/S's LP music. It never builds or creates excitement. I often have a problem with Cirque du Soleil programs like theirs.