[2018] World Championships Men Free Skating

March 24, 20188 yr

4 minutes ago, SylessJinx said:

I’m really starting to believe these young ones when they say that Yuzu and Javi really up the atmosphere. Like I thought they just said it to be polite and say that the veterans would be missed but like dang...the presence of them must get everyone really riled up!

I wish javi will consider postponing his retirement

March 24, 20188 yr

I still don't know how to feel. I was devastated watching Shoma's struggle. Knowing he was only out there skating injured because he felt the responsibility to get those 3 spots made me quite proud of him, though. I still am. I don't think even he expected to get on the podium, much less get silver.

I'll be honest, at first I didn't want Nathan to win with his ugly jumpfest program, but after everyone else melted down, I'm glad he did. Even so, it wasn't that surprising. He really can't handle pressure, but he had 0 pressure here. I knew he'd get it just based on that. Honestly, that takes all the excitement out of it right there. I'm not even getting into the ridiculous PCS...

I am over the moon about Kazuki, though! Good job!

So I am definitely all over the place right now. XD

March 24, 20188 yr

1 minute ago, asiacheetah said:

Okay what country gets how many skaters next year?

3 skaters: US (squiked by because of Max the savor), Japan (you got so lucky Shoma), Russia,

2 skaters: Israel, Latvia(?), Canada (? if Nam didn't even qualify for FS does Keegan's placement in top 10 mean they have 2?), UZB(?)

1 skater: CHINA?!?

I don't know how countries with only 1 skater mean for future positions.

China doesn't have any other male skater with han yan retiring, so they're fine.

I think Czech Republic also got 2 spots.

March 24, 20188 yr

3 minutes ago, robin said:

I'm starting to think 3+ quad programs are not maintainable without Yuzu in the field to shield the pressure and pull everyone up.

and what does that mean for men's FS once he's not there anymore

3 for TR for everybody.

I'm starting a petition.

March 24, 20188 yr

I watched this comp on ipad when I'm on the train and people just gave me weird look when I gasp once in 30s. I feel pain in my body after this. Truly a disaster final group. Some highlight

- Kazuki Tomono is the star of this event. Only one bad landing in his world debut. He is a good performer and I hope he can improve his jump/spin next season. And he got a small bronze

-Deniss Deniss I love you. That skate receive less than 85 pcs is a crime.

-Misha and Bychenko skated so well. Considering this may be their last skate, I'm glad they end their career with a high note.

- Kazuki and Deniss should get silver and bronze and this is my hot take.

Boyang broke my heart. Its so hard to watch a skater fall apart like that, let alone your fave. I hope he can leave this behind him.

When I saw Kolyada's LP I know Shoma would get silver. Its like a pattern for him. Whether he bomb or skate well, he would get silver. He really outdid his senpai on this. I hope his ankle is ok, the fall on 4lo is scary

I'm glad Nathan save the last group by landing his jumps. When he came on to the ice, I just want him to stay on his feet. Yes, its overscore, but I get at that time, the judges just want some light aka no more than 2 falls and he delivered more than that. His pcs will start with 90+ at the beginning of next season.

Watching the last group just suck all my energy and I won't rant about scoring anymore. No one touch Yuzuru'sWR and its all matter

To think of it, Nathan won all comps this season except Olympics. Yuzuru only won one comp and its Olympic. Choose your fighter :laughing: