pairs elements thread - who has the best ones

[AuroraBorealis]

The thread is aimed at the discussion of individual pairs skating elements, not of the whole package.

Which pair(s) do you think have the best elements -- in terms of execution, technique, difficulty, presentation and other criteria used in judging?

For now, let's focus on the following elements:

1. throw jumps
2. lifts
3. death spirals

[drmsk8r]

The Shen & Zhao have a HUGE split twist and their triple throws must cover 30 feet.

[Artemis]

Shen & Zhao might have the best distance for throws, but their (or rather his) technique is so sloppy they can hardly be considered "best." Off the top of my head I'd say Totmianina & Marinin have the best throws overall.

Best lifts overall in the current eligible skaters are probably Zagorsky & Siudek, with Marcoux & Buntin a close second. In the pro ranks, Jamie and David, no contest.