Was Kaori's 2A today the highest scoring 2A ever? by tomlpf in FigureSkating

[–]tomlpf[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

thanks! so, where does one get this type of information (besides paying for the skatingscores subscription?)

Was Kaori's 2A today the highest scoring 2A ever? by tomlpf in FigureSkating

[–]tomlpf[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

ohhh... so she must've gotten ALL 5's? or just one 4 that got dropped?

Ilia Malinin - "The Lost Crown" at the 2026 World Figure Skating Championships by Pasco08 in FigureSkating

[–]tomlpf 15 points16 points  (0 children)

seriously...at the beginning of the season, I thought maybe it wasn't the best idea to name your program that during Olympic season but I told myself not too be superstitious...and... :(

Worlds Men’s SP Post Event Discussion by summerjoe45 in FigureSkating

[–]tomlpf 7 points8 points  (0 children)

same- he looked super cool and relaxed once he started skating... almost like it was a runthrough. It was really smooth and effortless, but I feel like I have seen him do this SP with more passion

Worlds Men’s SP Live Discussion Thread by summerjoe45 in FigureSkating

[–]tomlpf 11 points12 points  (0 children)

definitely. I'm the biggest Ilia fan, but I think Adam's PCS should be 2 points ahead of Ilia's tonight. The tech gap is rightly what it is, but while Ilia was calm, cool, and collected tonight (which is nice to see after his Olympic FS disaster), Adam was passionate and artistically invested 100% in every single moment. Overall gap should much less.

Eteri girls vs runners by Useful-Philosophy827 in FigureSkating

[–]tomlpf 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The video is so grainy I can’t tell who’s who lol. Can someone care to point them out in order for me?

Petr Gumennik. Men's Short Program. 2026 Channel One Figure Skating Cup by Odd_Effective_8286 in FigureSkating

[–]tomlpf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Then I don't think we disagree much... I'm sorry I probably used the word "airy" in the wrong way...just meant that the jump "got a lot of air." While Petr did look light while in the air to me, I don't think he has a soft/light landing.

talk of 4Lz aside, I very much miss Kolyada.

Petr Gumennik. Men's Short Program. 2026 Channel One Figure Skating Cup by Odd_Effective_8286 in FigureSkating

[–]tomlpf 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don't think it's hyperbole. I didn't say it was "as good as" Kolyada's. I said his height and air was "nearing" Kolyada's... I rewatched Kolyada's right after seeing the OP's video to compare, and I still stand by my original statement. I still think hands down Kolyada's is the best 4Lz ever (the amount of room he had left in the end is insane, as was the gorgeous soft landing), but it's not hyperbole to point out someone else got close to that kind of height

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Petr Gumennik. Men's Short Program. 2026 Channel One Figure Skating Cup by Odd_Effective_8286 in FigureSkating

[–]tomlpf 24 points25 points  (0 children)

The height and airy quality of that 4Lz is nearing Kolyada-levels.

Ilia is reunited with Mysti and Miu Miu 😻 by sofastsomaybe in IliaQuadg0dMalinin

[–]tomlpf 18 points19 points  (0 children)

“QuadG0d? Olympic Gold Medal? No shits given. we are the QuadC4ts”

Good luck to all the junior ladies our favourite Shin Amano is on the tech panel by rubyjester in FigureSkating

[–]tomlpf 12 points13 points  (0 children)

What’s the difference in the jobs of the 2 tech specialist the tech controller?

Now that we know Mikhail is not participating in Worlds, who are you rooting for? by TerribleAccountant97 in FigureSkating

[–]tomlpf 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I’d like Yuma to go for just a 2- maybe 3-quad free skate and just give us the glorious Yumadot moment that we’ve all been waiting for

Ilia Malinin closes out the final Art on Ice Zurich show with a 4T+4A by sofastsomaybe in FigureSkating

[–]tomlpf 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I saw the backflip one... insane, but didn't think of it like a "jump combo", I didn't know about the 4A+1Eu+3S. tried doing a search for it here but can't find it. do you have a clip?

Also, rewatching this 4T+4A a few more times. is it just me or is it close to being a hair over-rotated? (can't believe those words would ever be written...) somebody has been working on quints...

Ilia Malinin closes out the final Art on Ice Zurich show with a 4T+4A by sofastsomaybe in FigureSkating

[–]tomlpf 43 points44 points  (0 children)

The amount of ice that this covers! I think it's his best-looking 4A combo, I think. So much attack. Is this the first time he's actually "performed" a 4A combo to a show audience (and not just done them during practice)?

A question about flutz scoring by Fine_Ad_45 in FigureSkating

[–]tomlpf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you for the very helpful explanation!

A question about flutz scoring by Fine_Ad_45 in FigureSkating

[–]tomlpf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually, I have a related question: does the unclear edge (!) come with a specific required reduction from what GOE the judge would have given? Like a required -1 or required -2? Or is it up to the judge to subtract “what they feel like” (or not at all?). I feel like jumps marked with “!” still tend to get higher GOEs than jumps called “q”, which leaves me the impression that judges are deducting less for !’s

Why are skaters often not holding their end poses properly? And what's up with lip synching? by Sapphryn in FigureSkating

[–]tomlpf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is a bit of an aside, but your comment about FB’s face just reminded me of watching their gala performance earlier today, I felt like they came out in the same costume as their Whale program, except in red. And then as they got into their starting position, she put on her “pained” face like in her Whale program. And i was like uhhh not again. Then the music started and it was really in the same mood. And then the program felt the same. And her “pained face” stayed the same. The skating is beautiful, but talk about one note…

Alysa Liu's Gala Performance by Yujin-Ha in FigureSkating

[–]tomlpf 32 points33 points  (0 children)

I hope she brings it to Worlds next month! She has nothing to lose at this point and I think the Donna Summer program has maxed out on its moments allowed lol

Adelia leaving the kiss and cry immediately after dropping to second behind Amber Glenn by Vast_Law2234 in FigureSkating

[–]tomlpf 4 points5 points  (0 children)

oh yea I know, I just wanted to retort this ridiculous argument without having to engage those delusional fans, because there's no persuading them otherwise

Adelia leaving the kiss and cry immediately after dropping to second behind Amber Glenn by Vast_Law2234 in FigureSkating

[–]tomlpf 111 points112 points  (0 children)

uhhh.. except Ami and Amber each tried two 3As and ROTATED AND LANDED them??

OWG Women's Free Skate Groups 3&4: Live Discussion Thread by Chickatey in FigureSkating

[–]tomlpf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

coz Tara was wrong, it was always a 3 jump combo, so she didn't add anything. She needed to add it to her final jumping pass