[bloodynora]

Originally Posted by yellowlabbie

It seems the tennis has taken over again.

Have they said if the Ice Skating is going to be shown tonight, I'm watching it with the sound on mute!

[yellowlabbie]

Originally Posted by bloodynora

Have they said if the Ice Skating is going to be shown tonight, I'm watching it with the sound on mute!

Yes it is on Eurosport, it's been delayed because of the tennis. It's been put back to 8.30pm now, although it's only 3-2 in the final set so it could be any time.

[bloodynora]

Originally Posted by yellowlabbie

Yes it is on Eurosport, it's been delayed because of the tennis. It's been put back to 8.30pm now, although it's only 3-2 in the final set so it could be any time.

Thankyou, I'm watching it through the link posted on this thread, the Russian commentaters are driving me mad, but at least I am getting to see it!

[yellowlabbie]

Originally Posted by bloodynora

Thankyou, I'm watching it through the link posted on this thread, the Russian commentaters are driving me mad, but at least I am getting to see it!

My pleasure, it's 5-2 to Sharapova now, so let's hope she wins the last game. I'm watching the Russian link to.

[yellowlabbie]

The tennis has finished, the ice-skating will be on next, running late.

[bloodynora]

Ice skating on Eurosport next!

[-Sid-]

Virtue & Moir so classy. My personal favourites were the French though. I never tire of watching their routine.

[CombatHamster]

Originally Posted by yellowlabbie

I thought Alena Leonova was brilliant, there wasn't a beat she didn't skate too, it was difficult and full of artistry and she did a perfect routine. I also love Elene Gedevanishvili, pity about that single axle.
I thought the Japanese girl was good but not a patch on Leonova today. I do get bored with all these classical routines, just a few elegant jumps with nothing much in- between. I wish they would just do something different.
I love Carolina Kostner too but she does the same all the time. No variations.
Well done to Jenna too, let's hope she keeps it up in the long programme

I agree completely. I think that's one of the reasons I'm never as interested in watching the ladies skate as I am with the men - they don't see to have as much character or variation to me, it can seem a bit samey. Leonova's program is very refreshing; the women always seem to have to be balletic and dainty but she just comes out there with attitude! Love it.

As for the ice dancing tonight, I am so happy that Nathalie and Fabian finally got a world medal. And under the circumstances! I always love watching them. I knew Virtue & Moir would take it but personally I've preferred Davis & White the last couple of seasons. I didn't think the gap between them should've been so much, but then I'm hardly an expert. I am a fan of both couples but I prefer D&W's free dance. I'm sure I remember Nicky Slater saying the same thing during the GP season as well so at least it's not just me...

[Tiger Rose]

Originally Posted by CombatHamster

I agree completely. I think that's one of the reasons I'm never as interested in watching the ladies skate as I am with the men - they don't see to have as much character or variation to me, it can seem a bit samey. Leonova's program is very refreshing; the women always seem to have to be balletic and dainty but she just comes out there with attitude! Love it.

As for the ice dancing tonight, I am so happy that Nathalie and Fabian finally got a world medal. And under the circumstances! I always love watching them. I knew Virtue & Moir would take it but personally I've preferred Davis & White the last couple of seasons. I didn't think the gap between them should've been so much, but then I'm hardly an expert. I am a fan of both couples but I prefer D&W's free dance. I'm sure I remember Nicky Slater saying the same thing during the GP season as well so at least it's not just me...

There's almost a tomboyish element to Leonova which I too find refreshing - have to say I find the ladies the least enjoyable of all the disciplines too.

[yellowlabbie]

Originally Posted by CombatHamster

I agree completely. I think that's one of the reasons I'm never as interested in watching the ladies skate as I am with the men - they don't see to have as much character or variation to me, it can seem a bit samey. Leonova's program is very refreshing; the women always seem to have to be balletic and dainty but she just comes out there with attitude! Love it.

As for the ice dancing tonight, I am so happy that Nathalie and Fabian finally got a world medal. And under the circumstances! I always love watching them. I knew Virtue & Moir would take it but personally I've preferred Davis & White the last couple of seasons. I didn't think the gap between them should've been so much, but then I'm hardly an expert. I am a fan of both couples but I prefer D&W's free dance. I'm sure I remember Nicky Slater saying the same thing during the GP season as well so at least it's not just me...

I too have preferred Davis and White, they have so much more energy. I find, dare I say it, Virtue and Moir a little old-fashioned I do think that both pairs are fabulous though.

I think Nathalie and Fabian did a great job and are always trying to do something different, excellent routine last night.

I would have preferred 1st and 2nd the other way round but the top 3 were brilliant but then I liked the Italians and the other Canadians. I was spoilt for choice

Also, thanks for the Russian link, it was very handy last night.

[yellowlabbie]

Originally Posted by Tiger Rose

There's almost a tomboyish element to Leonova which I too find refreshing - have to say I find the ladies the least enjoyable of all the disciplines too.

I have watched her for a couple of years now and always hoped she could get it all together, I'm hoping she holds it together for the free now.

[bloodynora]

Anyone know why Nicky Slater isn't commentating?

[yellowlabbie]

Originally Posted by bloodynora

Anyone know why Nicky Slater isn't commentating?

I think Nicky is usually a standby if either Chris or Simon aren't available. These 2 usually seem to be 1st choice.

[Tiger Rose]

Originally Posted by yellowlabbie

I think Nicky is usually a standby if either Chris or Simon aren't available. These 2 usually seem to be 1st choice.

I think they all tend to rotate on Eurosport. Nicky did the Europeans but I think they mixed things up for the Grand Prix events as well.

[Tiger Rose]

Great 4 hours in front of the telly watching today's action.

Men's short was interesting - inevitable that Patrick Chan is leading I guess but have to say I thought Brezina was fantastic. And chuffed for Joubert to do so well - I think he could get a medal if he holds it together in the free. And Gachinska must have had a real shocker - didn't see his skate but he is well down the leaderboard.

Really enjoyed the Pairs Free tonight - Volosozhar & Trankov deserved to win the Free but felt Aliona & Robin deserved the overall title (though I may be a bit biased here) even though they weren't at their best. The Japanese deserved bronze too, especially after their fabulous short programme. And a lovely reaction from her to winning bronze. One thing I will say regardless of your views on the new scoring system I do think one of it's advantages is that you can move up several places on the leaderboard under the present one which would rarely have happened under the old system.

[CombatHamster]

Oh gosh Trankov & Volosozhar were amazing in the pairs tonight. To come back like that and nearly get gold after lying in 8th! Even though I'm not usually that into pairs (Aliona & Robin excepted of course - always love them) I really like watching those two. They seem to have a great partnership. Was nice to see Japan get their first medal in pairs too (I think?).

Men was a mixed bag earlier... I am so glad the guys on Eurosport mentioned Chan being overscored. It's been bothering me for a while. Admittedly I'm not a big fan of his skating anyway so I wondered if I was just missing something about him. But really, he got a seasons's best today even though that skate clearly wasn't the best he's done this season. How do you explain that? Blaaaah.

Anyway I always love to watch Daisuke. I hope he kills it in the free tomorrow because his long program is captivating. Disappointed but not overly surprised to see Jeremy Abbott falter. Wonderful skater but never does well under pressure. His short program is so good when he does it well though! I think it might be my favourite of the season: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oeya_bPe53Y

Btw I just saw Sid saying on Twitter that the Russian stream cut out - that must have been very annoying. I've heard though that French Eurosport are broadcasting everything live so I'll see if I can find a stream for that tomorrow. I really need to see the men live!

[RooCat]

I've been watching French Eurosport via -
www.sportlemon.tv
Strangely todays mens short Programme started with Italian Rai Tv then switched to French Eurosport after the first two groups. Not complaining though

They do have a lot of pop up ads on the small screen but if you switch to full screen they don't appear.

[yellowlabbie]

I was so pleased Robin and Aliona hung on for the gold. Trankov and Volosozhar were just brilliant but I felt that Robin and Aliona just deserved it.

I am also amused at the scoring of Chan, his programme was flawed and yet he got massive marks. The same happens with Carolina Kostner, she could fall over 3 times and still win.

I would also love Daisuke win the mens but it isn't going to happen.

It's the last day tomorrow so I shall be glued for the ladies and the mens events.

[yellowlabbie]

Originally Posted by Tiger Rose

I think they all tend to rotate on Eurosport. Nicky did the Europeans but I think they mixed things up for the Grand Prix events as well.

Oh, I always thought Nicky stood in for Simon because he covers other sports.

[CombatHamster]

Originally Posted by RooCat

I've been watching French Eurosport via -
www.sportlemon.tv
Strangely todays mens short Programme started with Italian Rai Tv then switched to French Eurosport after the first two groups. Not complaining though

They do have a lot of pop up ads on the small screen but if you switch to full screen they don't appear.

Ooh thank you for that! The one on there works nicely.

[Tiger Rose]

Originally Posted by RooCat

I've been watching French Eurosport via -
www.sportlemon.tv
Strangely todays mens short Programme started with Italian Rai Tv then switched to French Eurosport after the first two groups. Not complaining though

They do have a lot of pop up ads on the small screen but if you switch to full screen they don't appear.

Thanks for the link - came in handy for the Men's Free earlier.

The Men's Free was very exciting to watch but I can't help being disapponted in the result. He certainly wasn't 6 points better than the rest but it seems that whenever the judges take off marks for technical errors they just bump up his components score. It's not his fault that the judges give him these marks & he's a very good skater & definitely deserved to win the world title last year but the crowd reaction said it all. The Japanese were brilliant & Hanyu is such an exciting talent.

Gachinski had another poor skate in the free judging by his marks & it will mean that only one Russian will compete in the Men's at worlds next year meaning he (most likely) or Plushenko will miss next year's event with less than a year to Sochi Olympics.

It's not been a great championships for the Russians but fingers crossed for Leonova in the ladies later tonight.

[Tiger Rose]

Originally Posted by yellowlabbie

Oh, I always thought Nicky stood in for Simon because he covers other sports.

Not sure how it works but am just aware that they all seem to do some events across the year.

[yellowlabbie]

Originally Posted by Tiger Rose

Thanks for the link - came in handy for the Men's Free earlier.

The Men's Free was very exciting to watch but I can't help being disapponted in the result. He certainly wasn't 6 points better than the rest but it seems that whenever the judges take off marks for technical errors they just bump up his components score. It's not his fault that the judges give him these marks & he's a very good skater & definitely deserved to win the world title last year but the crowd reaction said it all. The Japanese were brilliant & Hanyu is such an exciting talent.

Gachinski had another poor skate in the free judging by his marks & it will mean that only one Russian will compete in the Men's at worlds next year meaning he (most likely) or Plushenko will miss next year's event with less than a year to Sochi Olympics.

It's not been a great championships for the Russians but fingers crossed for Leonova in the ladies later tonight.

I too was disappointed as were Chris and Simon on Eurosport. I do not understand why Chan's component scores are so much higher than the others. Daisuke is the most expressive ice-skater and his performance was faultless and the young Hanyu was also brilliant. I am one very unhappy Bunny.
I am also hoping that Leonova hangs on and performs well but I bet Caroline gets Chan type marks tonight

[CombatHamster]

I was pretty outraged when Chan beat Daisuke on the free at the grand prix final but I thought him being on home ice might have played a part there. But this... there is just no excuse. Chris on the commentary was right, it really does spoil the whole thing. It particularly gets to me because Daisuke is my favourite skater, and the fact he can perform like that and still be behind Chan for PCS baffles me. I actually get emotional watching Daisuke skate; he feels the music right through to his fingertips and skates with his soul. Chan will never be able to move me regardless of how well he skates.

I am pleased for Yuzuru Hanyu though. That boy's got fire. I'm glad there's another Japanese skater for me to get excited about when Daisuke retires.

I'm not really expecting Leonova to hold onto first place in the ladies to be honest... but you never know. I won't be surprised if Carolina takes it.

[-Sid-]

Originally Posted by RooCat

I've been watching French Eurosport via -
www.sportlemon.tv
Strangely todays mens short Programme started with Italian Rai Tv then switched to French Eurosport after the first two groups. Not complaining though

They do have a lot of pop up ads on the small screen but if you switch to full screen they don't appear.

You beauty! Thank you

I managed to catch the final group of the Ladie's Free. (which is probably my favourite event). And I'm so happy that Carolina pulled it all together at last. I've never seen her jump so well. Liked how she put her arms aound her coaches after her scores to show it was a team effort.