Rachael Flatt SP Practice - 2009 Skate America

[EscoIceSk8]

actually this rink is olympic size. seeing that it's the olympic arena. in lake placid where they held the olympics.

[skateaemma]

those guys in the back should replace dick and scott!

[EscoIceSk8]

yeah Rachel!!! Represent San Diego girl!! I'll see you in Spokane!!!

[MrSk8ingfan]

I love the commentary! Those narrators are probably the gayest fairies in the world-- and they're hilarious!!

Agree that Rachel needs more sass. She's pretty boring to watch, even when she hits all of her triples. She's got potential, but she needs a ton more polish.

[muscleboi4use]

I LOVE the commentarytoo. Put them on with Dicky Button and Peggy Flemming!! Those guys are SO funny!! Yep... a little more sass! They are right. She has so much potential and I agree a ton more polish.

[ifusuckilltellu]

Fumie needs to retire she ain't doin' jack anymore she can forget about making the Japanese Olympic team what a joke she has become Yukari Nakano is obviously going to come in 3rd at Nationals with Miki and Mao fighting it out for the gold medal!

[ShamusMacGuffin]

I agree with the statement that she could use a little more flair, or sass. Her style is gradually emerging and I know she'll probably hit it big either this year or next year. She needs to work on spins that are attractive AND earn higher levels. I think the unattractiveness of some of her spin positions earns her lower component scores, which hold her back internationally.

[ShamusMacGuffin]

Fumie is 28, she turns 29 in December whereas Michelle turns 29 in July I believe.

[virtuoso06]

yes, you're absolutely right. I dated Fumie just a tad, haha.