2015 U.S. International Figure Skating Classic SLC General

[tulosai]

It was weird, his feet just slipped out and he landed on his bum.

As they say, ice is slippery...

 

[caitie]

It's like they were just giving it so much energy at the end and he lost his footing. Otherwise it was a really beautiful performance.

 

[lmarie086]

Sorry to read that Hubbell/Donohue had a fall. It wasn't on an element though, right?

 

[caitie]

YIKES at the Danish team's twizzles. Maddie and Zach will probably finish first after all, I guess.

 

[semosk8tfan]

Is this ice cursed? I have seen more slips and falls today than is common. Hope the skaters get it out of their systems here.

 

[charmblade]

FB/S had another non traditional waltz. She had some major issues during the twizzles but her dress is beautiful.

 

[Princessroja]

Yeah, such a shame about the twizzles. Love Laurence's dress though. Another nice music cut (can you tell bad music cuts are my pet peeve?) and good program. I can hardly wait to see them this season. I hope they nail it!

 

[caitie]

Yeah, I love her dress.

ETA: Well her partner seems very supportive at least, so that's good.

Wow, they are tied exactly with P/O. You don't see that very often.

 

[StitchMonkey]

"golden" is definitely fine by me . No preference.

Meanwhile, I have been calling you Stitch for a long time now ... b/c I am lazy :hopelessness:. If you prefer StitchMonkey, please tell me.

[I also use MM for Mathman; CL_fan; etc., etc. .... b/c I am lazy. But I will stop abbreviating if anyone objects.)

I am very pro lazy, so keep calling me Stitch if that is easier. Honestly half the reason I have Monkey at the end is that Stitch is usually taken, and adding monkey increase the odds it is available. I am happy with using shorthand names, but like you would prefer to be asked to stop if someone does not like what their name has been shortened to. If the extra time is appreciated, I am happy to take it - but am not inclined to if no one cares.

 

[semosk8tfan]

The lack of a "waltzy" feel to Madison and Zach's SD has been discussed in other threads but I think it is beautiful and really is a nice change of pace among all the traditionalists.

 

[charmblade]

Wait, they tied with P/O? That's unusual.

 

[Mrs. P]

Wow three teams with the 51+ score it's going to be interesting how the podium turns out.

Madison and Zack look good to win this competition with a 10 point lead into the free dance. They would have to have a major screwup to lose at this point.

 

[Princessroja]

Yes, they tied... but they're in 3rd place. Is that because P/O's tech marks were higher? Either way, it'll be easy for them to stay on the podium and if they don't crash and burn tomorrow there's no reason why they shouldn't take home silver. Hope they do... they're one of my fav teams!

 

[tinlizzie]

Yeah, I love her dress.

ETA: Well her partner seems very supportive at least, so that's good.

Wow, they are tied exactly with P/O. You don't see that very often.

She looked like she was going to cry and he took her hand and squeezed it - so sweet!

 

[caitie]

The lack of a "waltzy" feel to Madison and Zach's SD has been discussed in other threads but I think it is beautiful and really is a nice change of pace among all the traditionalists.

Yeah, this is the only problem. The one real benefit to using a waltz is that you get the nice, on-time... bounce? I don't really know what to call it, sorry. They have it for a few bars but their music just doesn't allow it. Hopefully the judges will embrace it anyway because it's an absolutely lovely program. Even with the fall they were clearly the best today.

 

[invisiblespiral]

Anyone have videos of FB/S and H/D? I want to see them.

 

[samson]

Wow just head and shoulders above the rest of the field. The levels on their elements are strong for this early in the season and gave them a 3.7 point lead to start with. Could someone remind me what PSt is? I'm assuming it replaces the no touch step sequence. When Zach fell did they both go down? I see they took -2.00 for the fall. Shame because they would have gone past their '15 Worlds SD score but still if this is any indication it looks like the move is starting to pay off.

 

[Turbo-Mom]

1 point deduct D2 for extended lift

 

[Layback11]

Charlie is a nickname; his actual name is Charles

Like with Gracie-her actual name is Grace Elizabeth (Grace E, hence the nickname), but her professional name is Gracie so few people even know that's not her full name!

Also, to the poster who says they call her GG-so does my dad and I don't know why he won't just say Gracie but...to each his own!

 

[blancanieves]

Wow just head and shoulders above the rest of the field. The levels on their elements are strong for this early in the season and gave them a 3.7 point lead to start with. Could someone remind me what PSt is? I'm assuming it replaces the no touch step sequence. When Zach fell did they both go down? I see they took -2.00 for the fall. Shame because they would have gone past their '15 Worlds SD score but still if this is any indication it looks like the move is starting to pay off.

partial step sequence