Originally Posted by TraceyUK: “Because they skated this week!”
Yes, and? I don't see the point your trying to make? Frankie and David are couple and skate together all the time as well. Many of the old pros have long since moved on. Nothing you can do about that.
Originally Posted by Katenutzs: “they were really good, I am not sure anyone has an advantage this year as you have couples skating together”
Indeed its a non argument that anyone in particular has an unfair advantage. You have 3 continuing pairs, and 2 couples. Kyran has someone he's skated with, and has been skating non stop since his series. Bonnie has gained from having someone who can lift her as well, if not even better. Zaraah seems to have got a bit better with a new pro. The only one who may miss their former pro's power is Beth, and she's gained someone who may do different moves with her - wheras Dan may not have more in his kit bag.
Suzanne & Matt are my favourite ever partnership. I was willing them to do well. Hopefully, Matt won't be first out this year. Last series was poorer without him.
She has a subtlety and refinement which the others cannot match. I noticed that she had put on weight since when she won, was it, six years ago, and thought she would not be as good as then, but, if anything, she actually skated better than before. That death-spiral was amazing.
Originally Posted by Ignazio: “They were superb and if anyone is going to give Ray and Maria a run for their money it will be Suzanne and Matt.”
Based on their comparative performances, I actually think Suzanne is now the one to beat, not Ray, who is somewhat rusty. We will have to see more, but Suzanne is better than ever, Ray may not be what he was.
Originally Posted by petertard: “Based on their comparative performances, I actually think Suzanne is now the one to beat, not Ray, who is somewhat rusty. We will have to see more, but Suzanne is better than ever, Ray may not be what he was.”
Kyran and Suzanne may benefit from spending a lot of their time with the pros. He's organised and skated in professional and celebv tours and she's produced one professionals one . They may know more of the moves exist , and both have the mentality to go out there and try something they think looks good.
I loved their performance. It was magical and took me right back to their original series.
I liked that some of their moves didn't seem to be too obvious, and appeared to be going for something visually appealing, rather than moves that look hard.
Originally Posted by *Sparkle*: “I loved their performance. It was magical and took me right back to their original series.
I liked that some of their moves didn't seem to be too obvious, and appeared to be going for something visually appealing, rather than moves that look hard.”