Bama February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 This skater from Khazakstan is TINY!!! 1 Link to comment
legaleagle53 February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 Just now, Enero said: Argh so they just switched to NBC again from NBCSPN like they did during pairs and the men's without warning. RME. And they wonder why the ratings have be low this Olympics. That's because the two remaining Americans are about to do their short programs. NBC wants to make sure to cover them. 1 Link to comment
specialj67 February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 3 minutes ago, Crs97 said: I hate the spins where they grab their skate, but I seriously don’t understand holding their skate to their ear. When did the spins get so ugly?!? When the IJS was instituted! More difficult positions, like the one you’re talking about, are worth more points. 1 Link to comment
Enero February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 Just now, legaleagle53 said: That's because the two remaining Americans are about to do their short programs. NBC wants to make sure to cover them. I understand why the change is being made, but at least give the audience a warning. I'm not feeling Mirai's outfit. I hope she doesn't put all her focus into the 3Axel and miss other elements. 4 Link to comment
SeanC February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 Kurt Browning's account of Mirai's warmup suggests she's struggling with the Triple Axel today and fell pretty hard. 1 Link to comment
Growsonwalls February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 I think of all the beautiful ladies in skating Mirai is the most gorgeous. Her bone structure is exquisite. 9 Link to comment
Bramble February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 4 minutes ago, Enero said: Argh so they just switched to NBC again from NBCSPN like they did during pairs and the men's without warning. RME. And they wonder why the ratings have be low this Olympics. Its still airing on NBCSN right now. (The description says Curling, but its still Figure Skating). 1 Link to comment
legaleagle53 February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 1 minute ago, SeanC said: Kurt Browning's account of Mirai's warmup suggests she's struggling with the Triple Axel today and fell pretty hard. That does not sound reassuring. Link to comment
Bama February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 Ech, another "Moonlight Sonata". I think this and "Carmen" and "Moulin Rouge" can be retired 1 Link to comment
Dianaofthehunt February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 2 minutes ago, SeanC said: Kurt Browning's account of Mirai's warmup suggests she's struggling with the Triple Axel today and fell pretty hard. Kurt Browning? 1 Link to comment
riley702 February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 1 minute ago, Bama said: Ech, another "Moonlight Sonata". I think this and "Carmen" and "Moulin Rouge" can be retired And "Hallelujah". 3 Link to comment
Chaser February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 Why is there a 10% percent bonus in the short program? 2 Link to comment
SeanC February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 Okay, looks like Bradie's score is at last going to be surpassed. 1 Link to comment
Crs97 February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 I love Sakamoto’s costume. Fits the music. I think Bradie loses her lead now. 3 Link to comment
Enero February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 I think the Japanese skater is too young to skate to Moonlight Sonata. I always think of GG when I hear this music and what it meant to them and their career as skaters. The music doesn't really suit her IMHO, but she skated very well and should be ahead of Tennell IMO. There's potential with her. Link to comment
SeanC February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 1 minute ago, Dianaofthehunt said: Kurt Browning? He's one of the CBC's commentators. Link to comment
leopardprint February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 This Japanese skater is great, contender for Beijing? 2 Link to comment
GeminiDancer February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 Just now, Chaser said: Why is there a 10% percent bonus in the short program? Because that's usually the point where skaters are tired, and it's to counter the front-loading that happened in the free skate (hi Plushy!). 3 Link to comment
Omeletsmom February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 1 minute ago, Chaser said: Why is there a 10% percent bonus in the short program? It's only for the second half of the program. because you are tired then and it's harder to do tough things like jumps. 1 Link to comment
scarynikki12 February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 Loved Sakamoto's skate. Hope she can be a dark horse for bronze. 6 Link to comment
MaKaM February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 It's like they paid for the overhead camera and feel they have to use it each program. 2 Link to comment
COESpiral February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 Part of me thinks that if Mirai isn't secure with the triple axel right now, just do a double and keep everything else clean. The other part of me wants her to get mad and just rip off every jump she can since we all know the gold and silver are spoken for already. 9 Link to comment
Jeddah February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 Kaori was lovely! I am so nervous right now. Come on, Mirai! 1 Link to comment
Enero February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 Just now, GeminiDancer said: Because that's usually the point where skaters are tired, and it's to counter the front-loading that happened in the free skate (hi Plushy!). But now we still see a lack of balance because skaters spend the first half of their program doing footwork and spins then spend the back half doing jump after jump. Great score for the Japanese skater. Link to comment
Chaser February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 Just now, GeminiDancer said: Because that's usually the point where skaters are tired, and it's to counter the front-loading that happened in the free skate (hi Plushy!). I get it for the long program when it's 4.5 mins. I don't get it in the short program that's almost half the length. 2 Link to comment
gatopretoNYC February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 Does Mirai have bandages on her back? Link to comment
SeanC February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 I noticed this also with the German luge team that won gold the other day, but it's a sign of English's international dominance that the Japanese and German teams' jackets have their countries' names written in English rather than in Japanese and German. 2 Link to comment
scarynikki12 February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 I love how many skaters are getting season's best scores. That's an achievement even if there's no medal. 4 Link to comment
SeanC February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 I figured that the Triple Axel was probably a one-off, given how hard it is to do it once. 2 Link to comment
Enero February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 Mirai looks a too nervous. Oh no. Fall on the 3Axel. But she held it together for the combination. 5 Link to comment
sab85 February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 (edited) 4 minutes ago, gatopretoNYC said: Does Mirai have bandages on her back? Yes, tape there and her thigh. This costume is fine but I like the one from the team comp better. That's a lot of yellow boxes for Mirai. Edited February 21, 2018 by sab85 Link to comment
MaKaM February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 It wasn't in her eyes. fight Mirai! 1 Link to comment
JenMcSnark February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 1 minute ago, gatopretoNYC said: Does Mirai have bandages on her back? K tape, yes she does. And her leg. I'm heartbroken that she fell. 1 Link to comment
Omeletsmom February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 1 minute ago, gatopretoNYC said: Does Mirai have bandages on her back? It's kinesio tape. She has it on her right inner thigh, too. 1 Link to comment
Chaser February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 I think hitting the Axel in the Team event may have hurt her. Added pressure. 1 Link to comment
BitterApple February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 The ladies are having a rough night. 6 Link to comment
scarynikki12 February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 She's smiling. That's my girl. 12 Link to comment
scarynikki12 February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 Aussie lady on the NBC site says that Mirai was a bit too tense and that affected the landing. Hope Mirai takes this into account for the free and stays loose and goes lights out again. 8 Link to comment
scarynikki12 February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 Season's best for Mirai! Fair score due to the fall but still pretty great. 12 Link to comment
Souris February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 Aww, dang, I was really hoping Mirai would nail that triple axel again. But you could see she was nervous before the start. 4 Link to comment
JenMcSnark February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 She fought hard for that landing. If her right ankle wouldn't have rolled at the last second I think she might have saved it. 3 Link to comment
Jeddah February 21, 2018 Share February 21, 2018 Solid score! Oh, what might have been if she had landed it! I can’t wait to see her hit that axel in the free skate! 3 Link to comment
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