2024 Grand Prix Final - Pairs SP: “Tears On My Salchow”

[floridaice]

I can’t take these costumes this season especially when Gabriella and Guillaume did it better

I can't stand them because no one in the 80s would have worn these costumes to a party or out to go dancing. Maybe to aerobics class or a costume/halloween party - things were tacky then, but not this much.

 

[Karen-W]

Haters. This program is fun, especially compared to their free skate.

They will be on the World podium if they hit. Over the Canadians. Mark this post.

But the chances of them hitting aren't exactly high. I have yet to see Luka handle the pressure of an ISU Championship well.

 

[tony]

Super close on the SBS spins, I think we are fortunate the camera angle at the beginning camels didn't really show how close they were because I squirmed anyways.

Technically on, edges aren't wonderful in the steps. I still think it's fun

 

[miffy]

I love this programme I was a bit meh about them last season but they won me over with this SP.

 

[kwanfan1818]

First three Pairs elements from the Georgians were fabulous.

 

[Theatregirl1122]

Haters. This program is fun, especially compared to their free skate.

They will be on the World podium if they hit. Over the Canadians. Mark this post.

TBF, hating this program doesn't mean disagreeing that they are likely world medalists if clean or mostly clean.

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

I wish Robert kunkel was here… What a dream

 

[dupa]

Calling Jane Fonda, she wants her workout swag back.

 

[Private Citizen]

Haters. This program is fun, especially compared to their free skate.

They will be on the World podium if they hit. Over the Canadians. Mark this post.

I agree with you. The quality of their elements and their basic skating is above SD&D. What is up with the death spiral though? Ugly and wobbled all over. Same ugly variation as G&A.

 

[Kateri]

I like them. I don't care.

(I like their weird freeskate too)

 

[Rukia]

Super close on the SBS spins, I think we are fortunate the camera angle at the beginning camels didn't really show how close they were because I squirmed anyways.

Technically on, edges aren't wonderful in the steps. I still think it's fun

"edges" are for ice dance and good skaters sometimes it's enough to be weird

 

[rfisher]

Pavel, I'm so disappointed in the death spiral. You can do better with your students.

 

[Sally1214]

WOW ... that was awesome by Anastasiia and Luka. SPIN UNISON everyone!! That throw landing was soooo smooth.

As I watch Anastasiia, I have flashbacks to when I looked quite similar to her in a leotard like that .... but, well, gravity exists and, over time, butts end up a few inches closer to the ground than they used to be. FACT.

 

[Allen]

Georgian Fed lady kind of smiled!!! And her coat was open...she must be in a super good mood today.

 

[tony]

I agree with you. The quality of their elements and their basic skating is above SD&D. What is up with the death spiral though? Ugly and wobbled all over. Same ugly variation as G&A.

I was wondering during the Skate America practices whether it would count at all because she looked so high up. It's just an ugly element for 95% of the teams.

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

Oh, Ellie and Danny did not get a one point deduction on the throw? That looks like a fall to me.

 

[Theatregirl1122]

"edges" are for ice dance and good skaters sometimes it's enough to be weird

I thought the new "vision" of ice dance didn't include edges?

 

[Former Lurve Goddess]

How come almost none of the current pairs can do a decent BODS? It can't be as hard as SBS double salchows

 

[Karen-W]

Pavel, I'm so disappointed in the death spiral. You can do better with your students.

Can he, though? Maybe that DS is the best he can get from them.

 

[Rukia]

I thought the new "vision" of ice dance didn't include edges?

i once again failed rettstatt's vision exam i am a failure

 

[tony]

And speaking of SD/D withdrawing, yeah he's sick but part of me hopes at least one program is going byebye.

 

[Sally1214]

Just a thought .... BODS aren't always things of beauty, are they?

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

And speaking of SD/D withdrawing, yeah he's sick but part of me hopes at least one program is going byebye.

Both?

 

[susieB129]

Apologies if this was covered already, but who is commentating with Mark?

 

[rfisher]

I was wondering during the Skate America practices whether it would count at all because she looked so high up. It's just an ugly element for 95% of the teams.

Her head is below her knee so it's legal, but her coach should fix that. That's a disappointment from him.

 

[tony]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA is Mark trolling Ted right now by saying no teams are like Gordeeva & Grinkov?

 

[Kateri]

btw, I will take tacky Met/Ber over classy Conti/Macii any day of the week. Maybe I'm tired and bitchy tonight, but I cannot be doing with them.

 

[Karen-W]

i once again failed rettstatt's vision exam i am a failure

His vision clearly includes rose-colored glasses that anticipate every single idiotic idea that pops into his head generating multiple viral video moments for the ISU.

 

[Rukia]

And speaking of SD/D withdrawing, yeah he's sick but part of me hopes at least one program is going byebye.

i'm sure they're currently googling "music with heavy breathing" for something new

 

[Theatregirl1122]

And speaking of SD/D withdrawing, yeah he's sick but part of me hopes at least one program is going byebye.

NGL, that was my first thought.