I'm in love with this music. I think she has great musicality, she just needs a litle more polish. She does the old Hollywood glamour flirty style very very well. Her short program from the 2010 nationals was amazing.
Did anyone catch what song she was skating to at the end of Skate america just know. I can't think where I have heard it before and it's driving me crazy.
Given how she is among the most consistent skaters when it comes to the technical, her weight fine. Meanwhile many of the underweight skaters can't hold onto their jumps. It is one thing not to care for her skating style and comment on that, but to make comments about her weight is just pathetic and childish.
Rachael weighs like how much? Much more than me. Have you seen Caroline Zhang ,does anyone know how much she weighs? I don't understand why these american skaters have gained so much weight,I don't know if it's the french fries,fast food but they should weigh a lot less.
I like Rachael best among American skaters. Her jumps are beautiful. Her movements are impressive and gorgeous. No one can match her in this point.
I think many people in the world see her with joy because she is energetic and cheerful like a typical American girl. There are so many Asian fans of Rachael.
@MrSk8ingfan Well, don't get me wrong. I really like Rachael, and I think she's a great role model. And she works hard, that anyone can tell. Yet her programs can never come alive. I think if she gets to choose different music, her skating could be more appreciated.
@BedazzledXX I agree that she's a hard worker, but I'm not sure if it's a problem of the music. I feel like Rachael's just lacking in charisma and I always feel "blah" after her programs-- even though she almost always lands everything.
I felt the same way about Tonia Kwiatkowski back when she was around-- really nice girl, hard-worker, tried her best. But at the end of the day, she just wasn't exciting to watch.
Rachael still muscles out her jumps...but I love how the choreography really plays to her strengths and brings out her personality, which she has plenty of. :)
I actually think she was one of the ladies who most succeeded with interpreting her music and making it work. Interpretation was weak with the ladies in NHK unlike the men who were amazing in that aspect.
So she doesn't move like a prima ballerina, the program is still interesting and the choreography is great for her. And her jumps are there and they'll continue to improve throughout the season.
@nepadude I completely agree...for example, the spin position at 1:35 needs a lot of work. For some judges it might bring down the grade of execution for the entire spin combo.
@nepadude totally agree!! She is talented - as well as ballet training I would love to someone give her yoga and/or pilates lessons too. And I know this isn't nice, but someone has to sort out her diet and nutrition.
I really like her style, it's only going to get better.
barkingtree88 1 year ago
was she like... scared at 1:20? she look unsure.
wontonboi64 1 year ago
I'm in love with this music. I think she has great musicality, she just needs a litle more polish. She does the old Hollywood glamour flirty style very very well. Her short program from the 2010 nationals was amazing.
This is Slaughter on 10th Avenue.
SecondPlaceYuya 1 year ago
Did anyone catch what song she was skating to at the end of Skate america just know. I can't think where I have heard it before and it's driving me crazy.
mrsDEJr 1 year ago
i really love her!! shes to me a very unique skater!
disneylovers1421 1 year ago
hair style....
sumimimi0 1 year ago
wtf
TheHolysalchow 1 year ago
Given how she is among the most consistent skaters when it comes to the technical, her weight fine. Meanwhile many of the underweight skaters can't hold onto their jumps. It is one thing not to care for her skating style and comment on that, but to make comments about her weight is just pathetic and childish.
aphroditewitch 1 year ago
not fond of her stroking technique, esp. the back cross overs.
vistaprime 1 year ago
Rachael weighs like how much? Much more than me. Have you seen Caroline Zhang ,does anyone know how much she weighs? I don't understand why these american skaters have gained so much weight,I don't know if it's the french fries,fast food but they should weigh a lot less.
quelita28 1 year ago
I like Rachael best among American skaters. Her jumps are beautiful. Her movements are impressive and gorgeous. No one can match her in this point.
I think many people in the world see her with joy because she is energetic and cheerful like a typical American girl. There are so many Asian fans of Rachael.
asiangirl6476 1 year ago
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I am just not a fan.
BSantiago86 1 year ago
I never like Rachael's programs... I don't know why. They never seem appealing to me.
BedazzledXX 1 year ago 3
@BedazzledXX she's just a really boring skater. totally agree with you.
MrSk8ingfan 1 year ago
@MrSk8ingfan Well, don't get me wrong. I really like Rachael, and I think she's a great role model. And she works hard, that anyone can tell. Yet her programs can never come alive. I think if she gets to choose different music, her skating could be more appreciated.
BedazzledXX 1 year ago
@BedazzledXX I agree that she's a hard worker, but I'm not sure if it's a problem of the music. I feel like Rachael's just lacking in charisma and I always feel "blah" after her programs-- even though she almost always lands everything.
I felt the same way about Tonia Kwiatkowski back when she was around-- really nice girl, hard-worker, tried her best. But at the end of the day, she just wasn't exciting to watch.
MrSk8ingfan 1 year ago
Rachel FATT
citysurfer1 1 year ago
She needs new tights. That color is just wrong. The lower half of her body looks like it's auditioning to be a vampire.
ConstanceMirabella 1 year ago
Rachael still muscles out her jumps...but I love how the choreography really plays to her strengths and brings out her personality, which she has plenty of. :)
I actually think she was one of the ladies who most succeeded with interpreting her music and making it work. Interpretation was weak with the ladies in NHK unlike the men who were amazing in that aspect.
pinto89100 1 year ago
oi I never really like this kind of music or program 'theatrics'....good jumps for the most part tho...very consistent.
berly2010 1 year ago
Yay! Go Rachael! :)
gurgy23 1 year ago
They should call her Rachel FAT
citysurfer1 1 year ago
@citysurfer1
she might look big but that's just because all the other girls are severely under weight. lol
xxtuxxx 1 year ago
@citysurfer1
She's tiny in person. Plus she looked thinner than Caroline Zhang at this competition
beatbox924 1 year ago
Her skating is a cross between a truck driver's finess and a construction worker's fluidity.
citysurfer1 1 year ago
So she doesn't move like a prima ballerina, the program is still interesting and the choreography is great for her. And her jumps are there and they'll continue to improve throughout the season.
indysk8r32 1 year ago
has anyone been able to find her NHK short program??
laudese 1 year ago
Very talented, but she really needs more ballet training...........stretch,lines and posture.
nepadude 1 year ago 2
@nepadude I completely agree...for example, the spin position at 1:35 needs a lot of work. For some judges it might bring down the grade of execution for the entire spin combo.
laudese 1 year ago
@nepadude totally agree!! She is talented - as well as ballet training I would love to someone give her yoga and/or pilates lessons too. And I know this isn't nice, but someone has to sort out her diet and nutrition.
muscleboi4use 1 year ago 4
Really good. And in the beginning of the season, too. Whoever does her footwork really knows how to play to Rachael's strengths.
r3sfernjbb 1 year ago
Technically she's good but I am still having a hard time with the lack of fluidity....I don't see any. Good job Rachael!
MisterBokeh 1 year ago