2019 European Championships Pairs Short Program

[Ichatdelune]

J/C's KnC has too much gorgeousness that my eyes hurt to look

 

[AJVMSA8588]

I remember Elizabeth Manley skating to "Uninvited" in '98-'99 Pro-Am competitions while wearing black, which I thought was ideal for that song.

Or that entire costume in that rich ruby would also be awesome. . .otherwise it is like art decco (it is gorgeous and she looks gorgeous)

 

[oly2018]

So tech went up a little. I think it is so interesting that they used to be short program skaters and this season, the long has been stronger for them.

 

[Mohacz]

Oh, I finally like Tarasova and Morozov's costumes.

 

[frida80]

Their TES went up. Looks like they rethought one of their levels. Good start.

 

[skylark]

Oh no. They got a B on the Twist

Would someone give me specifics on why this is so?

 

[frida80]

J/C's KnC has too much gorgeousness that my eyes hurt to look

 

[oly2018]

This will come down to PCS. T/M may have more explosive individual elements, but they look like they would rather be anywhere else but on the ice.

 

[SnowWhite]

Tech dropped to 38.08. Likely behind J/C unless it goes back up or the PCS gap is big.

 

[sequinsgalore]

9 Evgenia TARASOVA / Vladimir MOROZOV (RUS)

Music: Piano Concerto No. 2 by Sergei Rachmaninov

Dark red and black ombre costumes, sparkly zigzag details

3Tw4 - huge
3T<< - she UR and stepout
3LoTh
BoDs3
CCoSp4
4Li3
StSq4

Costly jump mistake from her. The quality of the other elements will help them, so a solid 2nd place I reckon

SP: 38.50+35.40 = 73.90, 2/9

 

[gonewiththewind25]

This SP for Tarasova and Morozov is such a masterpiece. Absolutely brilliant for them and it highlights all their strengths.

 

[Colonel Green]

“We see your base level twist and raise you a mucked up side-by-side jump and a level 3 lift!”

 

[Ichatdelune]

They did excellent with their twist (as expected), but stumbled on the SBS jumps. If it's decided on the free my bet's on J/C, but just take out the SBS jumps and that was lovely.

While those costumes are lovely, I always think Rachmaninov in tones of simple black-dark blue, a sombre color. Wine/maroon seems mismatched to me.

 

[frida80]

This is going to be close. Like really close. But this SP for Tarasova and Morozov is such a masterpiece. Absolutely brilliant for them

Not really. That jump errror was costly and they lost a level on their lift. It's a shame.

 

[Metis]

This is such a gorgeous programme. Now, they just need to skate clean.

 

[newyn]

Such a shame about the toeloop. This program is gorgeous and I really like these new costumes

 

[Jammers]

T/M had a chance to be clean and take a lead. They really do look more like a real pairs team and not two singles skaters like J/C.

 

[Metis]

This SP for Tarasova and Morozov is such a masterpiece. Absolutely brilliant for them and it highlights all their strengths.

“Masterpiece” was the exact same word I thought of when they began! It’s just stunning.

 

[ancientpeas]

The body language in that kiss and cry...

 

[gonewiththewind25]

Less than 3 going into the Free. This is going to be really interesting tomorrow.