Elena Ilinykh & Nikita Katsalapov #2 ~ Because "how can you not root for a guy named Nikita?"

Elena Ilinykh & Nikita Katsalapov #2 ~ Because "how can you not root for a guy named Nikita?"

:lol: Yes, I love their new lifts, but they seem very innovative, so I'd love to see some new lifts as well :nod: It seems like they could come up with some awesome stuff :nod:

Yeah, I'm more of a lurker now too, plus TVD has taken over my life and with a managing a campaign thread and all :lol: I'm sure I'll be around there more during their competitions :nod:
 
Elena Ilinykh & Nikita Katsalapov #2 ~ Because "how can you not root for a guy named Nikita?"

ITA. I'm sure next year they won't recycle many lifts (except maybe that epic new one! :D I'll allow them to keep that one ;))

I still go to the T/S thread a lot, but I'm more of a semi-lurker now :lol: :lurking:
There are so many people there so it's not as much of a tight-knit community as the E/N thread :hug:
 
Elena Ilinykh & Nikita Katsalapov #2 ~ Because "how can you not root for a guy named Nikita?"

I will definitely post links here :)

I seriously cannot wait to see them compete! I kinda wanna get a feel for their level at NHK...
 
Elena Ilinykh & Nikita Katsalapov #2 ~ Because "how can you not root for a guy named Nikita?"

Awesome lift is awesome. Footwork sequences never fail to impress me. The faster the better!
 
Elena Ilinykh & Nikita Katsalapov #2 ~ Because "how can you not root for a guy named Nikita?"

Exactly...I agree about the innovative lifts, though I love that new one...the recycled ones, however...you can easily tell they're recycled, though I don't blame them considering it's their first year as seniors and there are new rules :nod:

Btw, can I just say, how much I love that we're on this thread more now than the TS thread? I love me some TS, but I just got tired of those threaRAB :no:
 
Elena Ilinykh & Nikita Katsalapov #2 ~ Because "how can you not root for a guy named Nikita?"

Thanks for those lovely pics, Julia! That lift is definitely my favourite :nod:
 
Elena Ilinykh & Nikita Katsalapov #2 ~ Because "how can you not root for a guy named Nikita?"

Yes the testing is random.I don't believe that they do testing at the smaller events of the GP circuit.
 
Elena Ilinykh & Nikita Katsalapov #2 ~ Because "how can you not root for a guy named Nikita?"

This is a very good point and ITA :D They will learn in time :nod:
 
Elena Ilinykh & Nikita Katsalapov #2 ~ Because "how can you not root for a guy named Nikita?"

:eek: Elena tweeted that they (idk who they is referring to though) got into a car accident! :eek: I hope everyone's ok...(though since she's tweeting, I'm guessing all is well?)
 
Elena Ilinykh & Nikita Katsalapov #2 ~ Because "how can you not root for a guy named Nikita?"

Oo that's a really good way to put it :nod: They do have that romantic chemistry that's more similar to TS though not as strong (cause let's face it, TS are like the king and queen of sex on ice :lol:) but I agree, I think a romantic relationship could be very good for these two...actually Shindler's List had a romantic aspect to it and that worked wonders for them :nod: I hope they explore this aspect more later on...
 
Elena Ilinykh & Nikita Katsalapov #2 ~ Because "how can you not root for a guy named Nikita?"

Thanks for that jenni!! Just saw that over on ontd :)

I'm lovin their free dance, but does anyone else feel like it's not really their kind of dance? Idk why, but I just feel like that even though they killed it :)

How adorable was that kiss at the end? :love:

Some cute pics from Test Skate:
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Thanks to ontd for all of the above! :D
 
Elena Ilinykh & Nikita Katsalapov #2 ~ Because "how can you not root for a guy named Nikita?"

Me too! Seeing the preview at SWD was a great taster!

I hurt my ankle as well, 11 months ago dancing and continued overuse. I am still in a lot of pain. Hopefully Evan will be one of those freaks who recovers really quickly :)
 
Elena Ilinykh & Nikita Katsalapov #2 ~ Because "how can you not root for a guy named Nikita?"

Ohh ok...I doubt NBC will play it. Usually the only sports event they show is the Olys :lol: It's ok, ontd over on LJ always find live streams :) So I can always link you :)
 
Elena Ilinykh & Nikita Katsalapov #2 ~ Because "how can you not root for a guy named Nikita?"

:eek::cool::goof:Wow would you have a look at Elena's Twitter background:
Elena Ilinykh (Shindlerlist) on Twitter

There's some nice tweets about Japan on both Elena and Nikita's twitter.

I think I like their SD better than their FD. I feel like they could have used their chemistry more to their advantage like they do in their Ex!

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