New skating blog

[Mad for Skating]

As a huge fan of skating for 3 1/2 years now, I decided to follow in the footsteps of @clairecloutier and start my own blog on figure skating, with the emphasis on pairs. I will try to give (in the words of our beloved Jackie Wong) "real, level-headed figure skating analysis". Right now the posts are a little irregular because the season is barely starting, but I will post weekly reviews of the Grand Prix events and of course the other major competitions of the season. Please don't be afraid to comment - I'm open to all your opinions!
https://madforskating.tumblr.com/

 

[Alilou]

I really enjoyed reading your blog. You've made an awesome start! You write really well, but then I guess you know that
I look forward to more entries.

 

[Bellanca]

Wonderful! @Mad for Skating. That is exciting for you - and us! You're off to a fantastic start! Wishing you great blogging success!

 

[barbarafan]

Wow....I followed the link to take a peak and now-45 mins later (I am nowhere near finished)I am tearing myself away to reply to cat's needs..(prob.2nd or third breakfast) the only words they understand is "on demand"

 

[kwanatic]

Welcome to the blogging world!

It's fun here...we have cookies

 

[Scrufflet]

Good job! You write well. I'm happy to see someone of your age this articulate! Carry on! From a retired English grad.

 

[Spun Silver]

You're doung a great job.

Suggestions:
If you could figure out how to get it seen by lots of young people, you would be doing the sport a big service. They might enjoy posts about learning to skate, too, if you're doing that.

Adding vids would be good too so people who dont know what you're talking about can see the light.

 

[aftershocks]

Skaters who look most like your parents: 'My parents kind of looked like Chock/Bates when they got married. It’s weird.'

Maybe that's why Chock/Bates are your back-up response for 'favorite American ice dancers'!

Lots of good luck with your new blog.

 

[jenniferlyon]

Followed and added to my blogroll!

 

[Mad for Skating]

Thank you all for your support! Love you guys! Reviews of the Challenger Events coming soon!

 

[Mad for Skating]

Okay so I intended to do this sooner but here it is - my first serious blog post, which covers Lombardia Trophy, US Classic, Autumn Classic, and Ondrej Nepela Trophy. Sorry not sorry for my opinions, but I'm open to yours too. https://madforskating.tumblr.com/post/165828761544/pair-skating-lombardia-trophy-us-classic-autumn

 

[Mad for Skating]

My Nebelhorn/Finlandia blog is up! Not sure if I can keep doing this, it takes a lot of time which I don't really have being in high school now lol, but I will try to keep posting! https://madforskating.tumblr.com/post/166331876069/nebelhorn-and-finlandia-pairs-review

 

[Spun Silver]

Another great job. Entertaining and informative. Some highlights for those who haven't read you yet:

I also have a conspiracy theory that the entire costume budget for Team Mozer goes to Ksenia Stolbova the team supermodel, and poor Evgenia and Vladimir are stuck dressed like house-elves from a Harry Potter movie.
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I’m a huge fan of Ksenia Stolbova/Fedor Klimov (RUS), but I should know better than to think there will be no drama. First the soap opera at 2015 Europeans in Stockholm, then the meltdown in the short program at last Worlds in Helsinki…when are they going to learn that Fedor, toe picks, and skating events in Scandinavia are a deadly combination?
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Somewhere in all this drama, Lubov Iliushechkina/Dylan Moscovitch (CAN) were royally robbed. The judges buried them in the short program over an under-rotated toe loop, then totally underscored their masterpiece of a free skate. About that…let me just talk for a minute about how stunning that free skate is. I’m COMPLETELY in love with that lift where he begins on his knee and carries her all around the ice; I’ve never seen something so beautiful in my whole freaking life. I would’ve been dishing out PCS of 80…but the judges went with a measly 64.33 (which is lower than the PCS of all three medalists).

 

[barbarafan]

My Nebelhorn/Finlandia blog is up! Not sure if I can keep doing this, it takes a lot of time which I don't really have being in high school now lol, but I will try to keep posting! https://madforskating.tumblr.com/post/166331876069/nebelhorn-and-finlandia-pairs-review

loved this. If you can keep doing it and not kill yourself at the same time I would be so happy

 

[Mad for Skating]

Thanks guys for the support! I will try to post as often as I can!

 

[Mad for Skating]

My Rostelecom Cup pairs review is done! It took a heck of a long time but here you go: https://madforskating.tumblr.com/post/166675792369/rostelecom-cup-2017-pairs-review

 

[Mad for Skating]

I got my review of Skate Canada pairs done in record time! https://madforskating.tumblr.com/post/166915786184/skate-canada-2017-pairs-review

Edit: sorry for the paragraph spacing. The formatting got all screwed up when I tried to edit a typo

 

[Mad for Skating]

Hello! So I realize I forgot to post the link to my Cup of China review! Stupid me! If anyone cares to read a very belated review, here you go:
https://madforskating.tumblr.com/post/167157754249/cup-of-china-2017-pairs-review

I also did my review of NHK Trophy, which is a little fresher! https://madforskating.tumblr.com/post/167414688104/nhk-trophy-2017-pairs-review

 

[Mad for Skating]

My Grand Prix of France blog is done, for those who care. https://madforskating.tumblr.com/post/167661320564/2017-internationaux-de-france-pairs-review

 

[Mad for Skating]

After a lot of hard work and studying, I got this post done on Skate America! Enjoy, guys - pairs was a good event this time! https://madforskating.tumblr.com/post/167909386484/skate-america-2017-pairs-review/amp

 

[Mad for Skating]

Ta-da! My review of Grand Prix Final pairs is done! Please share your thoughts!

https://madforskating.tumblr.com/post/168400951369/2017-18-grand-prix-final-pairs-review

 

[Mad for Skating]

Hey, my review of Russian Nationals is up!
https://madforskating.tumblr.com/post/168895695089/2018-russian-nationals-pairs-review

 

[Mad for Skating]

Just for fun, I did a fashion review of the top pairs this season. Happy Holidays to all! https://madforskating.tumblr.com/post/168927525779/top-6-pairs-in-figure-skating-fashion-review

 

[Mad for Skating]

Hey guys! Just FYI, I got picked to "judge" Russian Nationals for the skating blog The Judges' Table. Great blog full of fun people. Stay tuned!

 

[Mad for Skating]

My review of US Nationals pairs - sorry it's a little brief! https://madforskating.tumblr.com/post/169422539254/2018-us-nationals-pairs-review-top-6

And ICYMI, here's the Judges' Table project I did. I strongly recommend you try it - anyone can sign up! https://thejudgestable.wordpress.co...nals-2017-2018/amp/?__twitter_impression=true

 

[Mad for Skating]

Still reeling from Euros pairs? I sure am! Read up if you dare; I'm getting more candid this time!
https://madforskating.tumblr.com/post/169928927804/2018-europeans-pairs-review

 

[Mad for Skating]

Somewhere in this confusing week, I managed to watch 4 Continents pairs. Here's a brief review:
https://madforskating.tumblr.com/po...airs-review/amp#click=https://t.co/V4copFihJi

 

[Mad for Skating]

This post isn't a skating review, but I didn't know where else to post it. Please read on.
https://madforskating.tumblr.com/post/170231631349/open-letter-to-mr-bach

 

[Mad for Skating]

I'm getting unfiltered when it comes to ice dance - take a look at my Olympic preview! https://madforskating.tumblr.com/post/170463318639/quick-opinions-before-the-olympics-ice-dance

 

[Mad for Skating]

If you guys didn't totally hate my post on ice dancing, I've got one about ladies' too. Not really into men's enough to blog, and I don't want to jinx pairs, so this might be the last time you hear from me before the Olympics - eek!

https://madforskating.tumblr.com/po...pics-ladies/amp#click=https://t.co/lY1OQFoKHi