2025 World Championships Pairs Short Program

[Ares]

I have a question for those sitting more in the technical requirements ... have the necessary features for death spirals changed lately? I noticed that a lot of death spirals that look pretty impressive get only lvl 1 or even B (the Japanese team received only basic level) now.

 

[Jumping_Bean]

Much better than most of the season, well done. Vouillamoz/Bouvart might not qualify, there aren't many teams left who are likely to drop below 56/57. though certainly some who do sometimes like to make things difficult for themselves with unexpected errors.

 

[Princessroja]

Chris is the ISU stream.

Waaaaait, then who's on the CBC stream? It doesn't sound like Ted.

 

[Jumping_Bean]

I have a question for those sitting more in the technical requirements ... have the necessary features for death spirals changed lately? I noticed that a lot of death spirals that look pretty impressive get only lvl 1 or even B (the Japanese team received only basic level) now.

I don't think they've changed, back outside death spirals are just notoriously difficult, so many teams struggle with getting levels. Whenever they are required, there's usually also a number more invalid death spirals, particularly at the junior level.

 

[elektra blue]

that was great!

 

[figureskatingandrainbows]

7. Alisa EFIMOVA / Misha MITROFANOV
SP: "Ameksa" (District 78 Remix) by Taalbi Brothers, District 78; "Uccen Fry Dwts Remix)" by Taalbi Brothers, choreo by Renée Roca

3Tw3
3T<< (she downgrades, steps out)
3LoTh
BoDs3
4Li4
CCoSp3 (very close, good unison)

SP: 63.70 (1st) Q

An (almost) perfect skate full of energy from Alisa and Misha! This short is so dynamic and exciting - it works so well with this team's strengths. All of their elements are excellent, with the exception of the SBS jumps - Alisa has been working so hard on them but competition causes some issues to flare up. I love seeing Misha alert go and perform more - he's normally very stoic so I enjoy seeing him get into character and have fun with this program. There were a few level issues, and of course the SBS jumps, but they were so engaged with the program that you forgot all about those tiny mistakes.

a beautiful tribute in the k&c

 

[Dreamer57]

The new Swiss pair team are quite strong. Would like to see their free skate...

Gutted for YunaSumi.

 

[FlossieH]

That was nice from Efimova and Mitrofanov. Some pairings just work. They were both decent with their previous partners, but they are better together.

 

[Doggygirl]

Efimova is so gorgeous. I wish I could gift wrap a SBS jump for her! She makes me happy anyway.

 

[auser]

Alisa has lovely extension all through to her fingertips.

 

[Seven Sisters]

I admit that I love all those little hopping steps by Misha, it cracks me up every time

The crowd goes wild

 

[nickp91]

ALISA AND MISHA!!!!

 

[yuumagical]

This team brought us so much Spanish flair!
Did I hear Misha shout "Ole" to the air?!?
I'd shout that too, if I were there!

 

[jorge2912]

Wow!!! Beautiful Alisa and Misha!! So original their SP , very well musical choice!! A masterpiece

 

[FlossieH]

I have a question for those sitting more in the technical requirements ... have the necessary features for death spirals changed lately? I noticed that a lot of death spirals that look pretty impressive get only lvl 1 or even B (the Japanese team received only basic level) now.

It is more difficult for the lady to stay low enough in the BO one. There tend to be more rotations which don't count on the BO death spiral.

 

[Ares]

Efimova/Mitrofanov 1st with a pretty good score

 

[labgoat]

Misha alert go and perform more - he's normally very stoic so I enjoy seeing him get into character and have fun with this program

I loved his little Evan Bates step-out moment

 

[elektra blue]

ladies, gentlemen and poets i'm calling it a night. see you tomorrow for cacti! love you all

 

[Jumping_Bean]

Okay, guys, but how crazy is it that we are potentially looking at a team with SBS triples, triple throw and twist going clean and potentially not making the Free? And completely without the Russians or the strong Chinese of the past.

 

[NanaPat]

Waaaaait, then who's on the CBC stream? It doesn't sound like Ted.

They're the same.