Here come the W-Olympics. What's your favorite event?

[DaddyFlip]

I "discovered" curling for the first time in the 2002 olympics. I was so psyched about it, I setup to record all the events on VHS tape during the 2004's. It's so easy now with satellite and DVR - I love watching curling; it's the only winter event I really like. What's your favorite event?

Incidentally, curling lends itself to the inclusion of light "sabrooms". I think I will copyright that idea right here so if US comes up with a Curling Sabroom and it takes off, I get a royalty for every one sold.

[Saso Is-kor]

I love speed skating and the snowboard... race where there are 4 athletes in an all-out brawl down the course, can't remember what it's called. Plus the hockey of course.

[Lady Agana Kath]

Curling, only thing I will  sit down and watch.

[Jev Moldara]

Ice skating. I would argue that ice skating and gymnastics are the most physically demanding sports in the Olympics, requiring not only intense physical prowess, but also agility and grace to make it all look effortless.

[Taegin Roan]

All mine revolve around Skating. Speed skating, figure skating and hockey. And I agree with Jev, they are definitely the most physically demanding.

[Darth Severus]

I've always like the bi-atholon, or any marathon cross country skiing like event.

But then again walking is one of my favorite summer olympic events.

[Blacktooth25]

 I remember seeing curling as a kid and thought it was the dumbest sport I ever saw. Now it is my favorite in Winter Olympics!

[Master Seblaise]

Everything ... Love Olympic Games ... 6 hours of Jet Lag this year ... should be OK

[ThreadJack]

Ice skating. I would argue that ice skating and gymnastics are the most physically demanding sports in the Olympics, requiring not only intense physical prowess, but also agility and grace to make it all look effortless.

Now try doing all that while trying to handle a little black rubber disk and being chased by a 200lbs defense-man who has every intent of smashing you into the closest hard surface.







And then this happens:


I'm a hockey girl, obviously. I also like snowboarding, curling, and Alpine skiing.

[Jev Moldara]

Eh, but hockey players don't have to have the level of finesse an ice skater does. Plus, hockey blades are a lot thicker than figure skating blades, which give them more stability at the expense of the maneuverability. Also, hockey skates have a lot more ankle support, as they are more like boots. Figure skates are more like shoes.

Many hockey players would not even be able to skate on figure skating blades, let alone play.

[ThreadJack]

Eh, but hockey players don't have to have the level of finesse an ice skater does. Plus, hockey blades are a lot thicker than figure skating blades, which give them more stability at the expense of the maneuverability. Also, hockey skates have a lot more ankle support, as they are more like boots. Figure skates are more like shoes.

Many hockey players would not even be able to skate on figure skating blades, let alone play.

I bring you Carolina Hurricanes forward Jeff Skinner.
https://www.russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2013/08/16/the-time-jeff-skinner-performed-a-single-axel-during-a-game-gif/

2004 Canadian Junior National Figure Skating Championships Bronze medalist, Juvenile Division.

It's actually not uncommon for players to also train in figure skating. A lot did it as kids too.

Also the differences in construction serve a purpose. The hard boot is actually to protect from stray pucks and slashes. I have a pair, a properly broken in pair is softer and offers less support than one would think. It's for protection not support.

Also I'd love to see most figure skaters try to be that agile and whatnot in a full set of hockey pads....some of them probably wouldn't be able to even skate with the shin pads alone restricting movement.

[Master Seblaise]

After 3 days, lots of surprises and spectacular images

[DaddyFlip]

Watched a little mixed doubles curling last night. US and Finland but both out of the finals.

[Master Seblaise]

Was disappointed by the biathlon sprint and very VERY happy by the female moguls freestyle skiing ...

[ThreadJack]

After 3 days, lots of surprises and spectacular images

The women's hockey is shaping up to be a great tournament so far. Also that kid who won the snowboard slopestyle last night...literally petite. 5'5" 117lbs, but can fly. I think he's like 17 too, which is cool.

Can't wait for the women's slopestyle finals tonight, and big air later next week.

Curling has been cool so far, mixed doubles is a neat concept. Last night they were saying the IOC is planning to add more mixed events to the Olympic program for both seasons. Summer we will see a couple of mixed relays in swimming and track, and I'm hearing about some in speed skating, short track, and alpine skiing. I think mixing the genders is good, shows little kids that boys and girls CAN indeed play together, which is a wonderful thing that does a lot for inclusion.

Not gonna lie I've been enjoying figure skating as well. I've always enjoyed ice dancing, but now I find myself enjoying all of it. Those outfits are cute too, maybe I'll have to try this.

Waiting for alpine to start tonight, I've watched some training runs. Looks like a nice downhill course, should be a fun competition to watch. Mikaela Shiffrin tonight! Yay!