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[Nancy Drew]

I think we can all predict a gold medal for her. She was perfection.

[abbeythe 8th]

On 2/10/2014 Nancy Drew said:

I think we can all predict a gold medal for her. She was perfection.

She is a dynamic skater but she was not perfection. Some of her jumps had shaky landings and it is only because she is so tiny and flexible that she was able to land them. Her spins are beautiful. I would have loved to see the Russian national champion skate one of her programs., but you were only allowed to substitute in 2 disciplines. She has beat Julia a number of times.

If Yuna Kim is injury free, she is closer to perfection.

[Lila Belle]

She was spectacular and so deserving of the win !

[Sushismom]

I thought a flutz was when you took off on an inside edge instead of an outside edge, not when you take off on an inside edge and land on an outside edge. I also believe a Lutz lands on the same outside edge as a flip. The only difference between the two is the takeoff edge.

Regardless, I loved watching Yulia skate. It was mesmerizing. I haven't seen Kim skate in quite a while. In fact, this will be the first time this season I'll see her skate. As for Gold, I don't think she'll win gold but if she skates as good as she can, she should medal.

Can't wait until the 19th to see the Ladies' Short Program!

[muttmom]

On 2/11/2014 Sushismom said:

I thought a flutz was when you took off on an inside edge instead of an outside edge, not when you take off on an inside edge and land on an outside edge. I also believe a Lutz lands on the same outside edge as a flip. The only difference between the two is the takeoff edge.

Regardless, I loved watching Yulia skate. It was mesmerizing. I haven't seen Kim skate in quite a while. In fact, this will be the first time this season I'll see her skate. As for Gold, I don't think she'll win gold but if she skates as good as she can, she should medal.

Can't wait until the 19th to see the Ladies' Short Program!

I believe you are correct about a Lutz and a flutz.