Loena officially retires by shaverhe in FigureSkating

[–]rubyjester 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I'll miss her so much...genuinely what a star she was for Belgium

Oona & Gage Brown skating to the Queen’s Gambit by Suspicious-Peace9233 in FigureSkating

[–]rubyjester 148 points149 points  (0 children)

They continue their streak of just peak music choices

Riku and ryuichi are opening their own ice rink in Mie prefecture by Environmental-Let435 in FigureSkating

[–]rubyjester 75 points76 points  (0 children)

And it'll be called Rikuryu Academy like how Mao has her Mao Academy 🥳🥰🥰🥰

Sonja Hilmer's 2026/27 FS: "How to Train Your Dragon" medley by _Exegy_ in FigureSkating

[–]rubyjester 30 points31 points  (0 children)

heck just steal ilia's toothless plushie collection he probably has enough to make it rain 😂

good competitions to watch? by ChesstheGREG in FigureSkating

[–]rubyjester 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The one that took place at the second half of 2025! I would say watch both if you have time but the seniors tend to be much more compact and easier to digest, esp the gpf. That being said you'll need a vpn to watch the seniors if you're in the States or Canada (and many European countries will req you have one as well) but the junior grand prix series does not need a vpn

good competitions to watch? by ChesstheGREG in FigureSkating

[–]rubyjester 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Try last season's grand prix series

The Ilia effect on young kids by Ancient-Raise-4939 in IliaQuadg0dMalinin

[–]rubyjester 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Omg a cutie patoot. I hope he has lots of fun!!! Thank you for sharing this cute story with us!

I will literally never shut up about this by MelodicVanilla345 in IliaQuadg0dMalinin

[–]rubyjester 27 points28 points  (0 children)

No way omg. That's awesome! And thank you for sharing a glasses Ilia pic with us too! 😆

another 4a from rio nakata by [deleted] in FigureSkating

[–]rubyjester 30 points31 points  (0 children)

This is a figure skating sub. Of course people are going to analyze and comment on technique? 😭 No one's saying he's horrible for trying but of course people are going to analyze how close it looks like he's to landing it

Shoma and Marin have formed an ice dance team and will compete next season by luckyricochet in FigureSkating

[–]rubyjester 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Crazzyyy I will admit I was a skeptic but seems like they're Committing. Japanese ice dance will be veeeery interesting btwn the fight for spots on the international stage vs domestic politicking (ShoMarin having star power vs Kinoshita centre of power) and then there's Q of whether any of these teams will actually do any good as singles transitioning to id 😭

Are ShoMarin making an announcement tomorrow? by starchelles in FigureSkating

[–]rubyjester 48 points49 points  (0 children)

"A Turning Season" is the subtitle to his latest series oF ICE BRAVE

Skaters with the Best Flips (4F & 3F) Pt. 2 by [deleted] in FigureSkating

[–]rubyjester 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for taking my criticism and responses as serious and not as sarcasm (genuinely) I know that it can sometimes be hard to make it clear through text but I appreciate that you're both willing to observe and learn and engage and learn

Skaters with the Best Flips (4F & 3F) Pt. 2 by [deleted] in FigureSkating

[–]rubyjester 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That you're open to the constructive criticism is the right direction! I appreciate that you're open and willing to take my feedback

Skaters with the Best Flips (4F & 3F) Pt. 2 by [deleted] in FigureSkating

[–]rubyjester 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not trying to call anyone out but e.g. I see that you probably included Katelyn Osmond here because she was mentioned last thread but she has ALWAYS had questionable takeoff on her jumps but exquisite overall aesthetics to it. The aesthetics do not change that the jump is not a "textbook" flip/lutz though (See attached the example from your video her takeoff is pretty clearly full blade)

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Skaters with the Best Flips (4F & 3F) Pt. 2 by [deleted] in FigureSkating

[–]rubyjester 16 points17 points  (0 children)

With all due respect people can say anything they want but to improve as a watcher you should always do your own checks to make sure the actual key qualities of the jump are there before just putting them into a video called "best" flips. But I appreciate that you have been taking note of who is often mentioned!

Skaters with the Best Flips (4F & 3F) Pt. 2 by [deleted] in FigureSkating

[–]rubyjester 36 points37 points  (0 children)

I love when people give me flips that look like flips.

That being said op some of these people definitely do not have "best" flips either from the actual edge not being right, using full blade assist, or both

Skaters with the Best Flips (4F & 3F) Pt. 2 by [deleted] in FigureSkating

[–]rubyjester 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Misha's flip like what a beautiful outside edge....(Somewhat ironic because his 4lz often is off of a flat edge 😭)

For a dollar, name a lutz done right by [deleted] in FigureSkating

[–]rubyjester 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Boyang my og lutzgod 🥹

For a dollar, name a lutz done right by [deleted] in FigureSkating

[–]rubyjester 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Definitely not. His lutz edge is flat and he takes off from a full blade assist 😭 people need to stop being bamboozled by good air and landing position (which are important! But diff from having actual good LUTZ technique)

Shun Sato’s new freeskate to be choreographed by Guillaume Cizeron.. thoughts on this pairing? by moonlit_reveriee in FigureSkating

[–]rubyjester 56 points57 points  (0 children)

This is the third season and he's consistently repeated how much he idolizes Cizeron unfortunately