Yeah, sorry, I'm allowed to disagree.
I would also like to know who you see as a team that is closer to them than the scores show. (genuine question, I can't judge ice dance that well).
Yeah, sorry, I'm allowed to disagree.
I would also like to know who you see as a team that is closer to them than the scores show. (genuine question, I can't judge ice dance that well).
H/D have everything it takes, and way better SS than P/C (esp if you know what you are looking at from all angles), WeaPo at times, G/P are getting better, H/B (esp. Jean Luc) definitely, as well. The Russians: Not so much (over scored and placed out of their league).
Their FD's always look the same (to me). I'd like to see them select a different type of music (jazz? rythm & blues?).
H/D have everything it takes, and way better SS than P/C (esp if you know what you are looking at from all angles), WeaPo at times, G/P are getting better, H/B (esp. Jean Luc) definitely, as well. The Russians: Not so much (over scored and placed out of their league).
I completely respect your expertise but can you clarify this? If you're grading on a curve and giving H/D a 10 what would you give P/C? I ask because you said way better. For me I might agree that H/D matches or surpasses them in power and their edges are impressive but I see P/C's flow as superior and their ability to transition from move to move in their programs more seamless.
H/B are my babies but I think for every crossover P/C do, they probably do three so I honestly would not compare them.
I think P/C like most champions give you the impression that when they step on the ice they are on a different level. I think they're succeeding currently and only V/M was able to bring something just as special but different when competing with them. I love a good completion and some might find it boring to see them dominate but I also need my competitions to be legit as well.
They just have a different style, more European. Their togetherness isn't not based on "sexyness" or sex appeal (though their RD to me is as sensual as it gets!).
I totally buy their togetherness (for lack of a better word).
If they seem "sameish" to a lot of people, it is because of their signature glide. Their FDs are actually all quite distinctive. But they have this otherworldly smoothness in common.
It's not European. It's very very French.
I think if anyone does it'll be a breakout team coming up from the junior ranks.
They have such a smoothness and though they are one dimmensionalitseemsin the FD it is always like silk or butter. Jazzz might be good. There is something that shocks me. Despite their lyrical quality I don't buy them as a romantic couple. Despite dancer type bodies and all I don't get them as lovers or romantic whic is odd consideringtheirlyrical skills. I don't think the judges will allow them right now to be challenged because if they wantedtoothey certainly could. They are 4 time world champs yet still do not h ave the chachet of Davis and White or Virtue and Moir or really evena Klimova and Ponomarenko.
It is super hard to compare. PC have four world titles which is unheard of now adays. They have a very smooth and polished look and Gabby has improved immensely to try to catch up to Guillaume. The judges love them. They are hard to beat despite a lack of range, despite him being better than her. They kind of stand out in a good way beause the Russians are fighitng each other. H/D don't always pick the best programs, Weapo are rather stagnant, gilles and Porier are too Duchesney like quirky but the skating sometimes is a bit rough, Chock and Bates has to get by HD in their homeland. They are young and so far ahead at least in reputation and to a point skill but they are no Virtue and Moir or Davis and White. that being said they have 4 world titles and appear unbeatable.I completely respect your expertise but can you clarify this? If you're grading on a curve and giving H/D a 10 what would you give P/C? I ask because you said way better. For me I might agree that H/D matches or surpasses them in power and their edges are impressive but I see P/C's flow as superior and their ability to transition from move to move in their programs more seamless.
H/B are my babies but I think for every crossover P/C do, they probably do three so I honestly would not compare them.
I think P/C like most champions give you the impression that when they step on the ice they are on a different level. I think they're succeeding currently and only V/M was able to bring something just as special but different when competing with them. I love a good completion and some might find it boring to see them dominate but I also need my competitions to be legit as well.