2014 Nebelhorn Trophy

[Mrs. P]

Another quick score breakdown. Again looking at just the final group (Top 6)

BV

Tuktamysheva 30.93
Leonova 30.66
Gold 29.47
Bell 26.93
Han 26.01
Turkkila 25.13

GOE
Tuktamysheva 4.74
Leonova 4.40
Turkkila 2.99
Han 2.74
Gold 2.21
Bell -0.66

Jumps
Leonova 19.16 (BV 17.66; GOE 1.5)
Tuktamysheva 19.03 (BV 17.83; GOE 1.2)
Gold 15.30 (BV 16.67; GOE -1.37)
Han 14.34 (BV 14.31; GOE 0.03)
Turkkila 12.79 (BV 11.83; GOE 0.96)
Bell 12.2 (BV 14.43; GOE -2.23)

Steps/Spins
Tuktamysheva 16.64 (BV 13.1; GOE 3.54)
Gold 16.38 (BV 12.8; GOE 3.58)
Leonova 15.9 (BV 13; GOE 2.9)
Turkkila 15.33 (BV 13.3; GOE 2.03)
Han 14.41 (BV 11.7; GOE 2.71)
Bell 14.07 (BV 12.5; GOE 1.57)

 

[karne]

One of the best death spirals I've seen Matthew and Paris do. Good job guys!

 

[LRK]

I think we're talking semantics here. Better, sure. But I still think they did quite well. Alena's only mistake was the stepout on the 2A and Liza had a turnout on after the 3T-3T -- looking at the judges scores that was not much of a factor....

My point is, I think they did skate well, I enjoyed their performances and I believe it's a good start to the season.

I agree - I think those were really good early season performances. Good, but room for improvement, and something to build upon.

(Liza is my favourite lady, so needless to say I'm really happy - I just don't want to say anything for fear of jinxing!)

 

[LRK]

What happened there at the end? I looked away for a moment and when I looked back they were standing about aimlessly?

 

[yyyskate]

I don't understand PCS nowadays ... and I think Mariah Bell's PCS is underscored.

 

[sequinsgalore]

Damn, missed the ladies SP due to school...

 

[Mrs. P]

I don't understand PCS nowadays ... and I think Mariah Bell's PCS is underscored.

Mariah's PCS is a bit of a head scratcher given its huge range.

Skating Skills 5.75 6.00 7.00 6.75 5.75 6.50 7.25 5.75 5.50 6.21
Transitions/Linking Footwork/Movement 0.80 5.25 5.50 6.50 6.50 5.25 6.25 7.25 6.00 5.00 5.89
Performance/Execution 0.80 5.50 6.00 7.25 6.50 5.75 6.50 7.00 6.25 5.50 6.21
Choreography/Composition 0.80 5.75 6.25 6.75 6.75 5.50 6.25 7.25 5.50 5.25 6.11
Interpretation 0.80 5.75 5.75 6.75 6.75 5.50 6.75 7.50 5.75 0.25 6.14

Four the judges gave her 6s and 7s.

The other half (the majority, sadly) opted for 5s.

As a result she was in the low 6s (and high 5 for transitions).

 

[sequinsgalore]

Narumi TAKAHASHI / Ryuichi KIHARA (JPN)

She's in dark blue lace dress. He's in dark blue polo and pants

Music: That's Entertainment; Love is Here to Stay; I'll Build a Stairway to Paradise

3S+2T - she did 3S<+1T
2FTw
ALi - clunky exit
3LoTh
FCCoSp3p
ChSt
2A
Li
3STh
Li
BiDs
PCoSp - wobbly after foot change

FS: 43.35+44.41=87.76, 134.59, 1st (out of 4)

 

[sequinsgalore]

Vanessa GRENIER / Maxime DESCHAMPS (CAN)

She's in light turquoise sparkly dress. He's in black w/ sparkle

Music: Somewhere in Time (soundtrack) by John Barry, performed by Maksim Mrvica
The Old Women Somewhere in Time (soundtrack) by John Barry
Theme from Somewhere in Time with 18th Variation of Rachmaninov) performed by Newell Oler

3FTw - low, vertical, late clunky catch
3T+2T - she's forward on 3T, adds 2T<<(twofoot)
Li
3TTh
BiDs
FCCoSp3p - unison good
BLi
3S
3STh - bit forward
Li
PCoSp

FS: 54.56+51.83 = 103.39, 157.06, 1st (out of 5)

 

[AlexRus]

I think we're talking semantics here. Better, sure. But I still think they did quite well.

Yes, they both (Alena and Liza) skated significantly better than past season, when both were at bad state.
They are restoring.

I meant that they may restore to better state than now.

 

[elle_e]

Something was definitely off with Max tonight

 

[sequinsgalore]

Madeline AARON / Max SETTLAGE (USA)

He's in dark red uniform w/ gold details. She's in pink puff dress w/ white armwarmers

Music: The King and I by Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein

3FTw - low, late catch
3LoTh - foot down early
3S - he falls, looked 3S<
2A+2A+SEQ - close on rotation
CCoSp3p
SLi
3STh
Li - hard exit, she falls
ChSt
Li - set down early
BoDs - could be lower
PCoSp

Shame about the lift problems, that will be costly...

FS: 44.08+49.97-2.00 = 92.05, 143.85, 2nd (out of 6)

 

[Alex D]

What happened there at the end? I looked away for a moment and when I looked back they were standing about aimlessly?

DO you mean Maria and Nikita? He couldnt lift her up so they were kind of in a situation of "what now" for a few seconds as it was at the end of their program.

In general, a lot of pairs do struggle with their lifts today its quite shocking. It cant be the temperature like at Bern once - especially towards the end of their programs they just cant lift the girl safely up anymore - totally out of steam the guys.

 

[ice coverage]

Something was definitely off with Max tonight

Did something happen to Max Settlage's left arm? Looked as if he was holding it in the Kiss and Cry.

 

[Mrs. P]

Did something happen to Max Settlage's left arm? Looked as if he was holding it in the Kiss and Cry.

Yeah, something seem off about Max tonight. I hope it's not serious!

 

[breathesgelatin]

interview with Tamara Moskvina in the stream!

 

[sequinsgalore]

Alexa SCIMECA / Chris KNIERIM (USA)

She's in sparkly blue/silver dress. He's in dark blue velvet top w/ white collar

Music: An American in Paris by George Gershwin

3FTw - big, slight hesitant exit
3S - he does 3S<< stepout/fall
2A+1T - she falls on 2A
Li
3LoTh - twofooted
FCCoSp3p
BLi
3FTh
PCoSp
ALi
ChSt
BoDs

Argh, they're so incosistent with their sbs jumps - is it mental or technique?

FS: 56.55+56.26-2.00 = 110.81, 166.10, 1st (out of 7)

 

[MasterB]

Why can't our American boys jump when it comes to pairs?

 

[Meoima]

I missed the lady. was teaching in the class at that time. what a pity Gold fell. But it's still early. Looking forward to her LP.
Now it's turn to wait for K/S.

 

[LRK]

DO you mean Maria and Nikita? He couldnt lift her up so they were kind of in a situation of "what now" for a few seconds as it was at the end of their program.

In general, a lot of pairs do struggle with their lifts today its quite shocking. It cant be the temperature like at Bern once - especially towards the end of their programs they just cant lift the girl safely up anymore - totally out of steam the guys.

Yes - thanks, Alex!