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Post by kangaroo on Aug 2, 2018 19:40:43 GMT -5
They already raised it and shorten the runway. I am fine with it as a finisher it is iconic and it is a nice transition when they add ditto the back half of the course. I did like the mega wall for the qualifying.
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Post by kangaroo on Aug 1, 2018 15:33:17 GMT -5
Meagan Martin 19 minutes City Finals Run and ANW All Star Special 3 She really took 19 minutes to run the course? Have you ever watched her on the course she moves like molasses plus her lack of height that is why I think she will never complete stage 1 in Vegas ever. Megan is the second most over hyped female in ANW outside Kacey.
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Post by kangaroo on Dec 20, 2017 12:23:35 GMT -5
I will say Ninja Warrior Ryan you nailed it on the overall recap
Ok I am now on the last episodes the American team had better talent than season 1 but I would say overall I thought France and China did the best at identifying talent. I would say that a lot of the ANW contestants we see would do better on this course
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Post by kangaroo on Sept 7, 2017 11:50:02 GMT -5
I kinda want to see the Half-Pipe Attack make a comeback. Half-Pipe Comeback I liked the sonic curve better but that is me but either is better than the current parkor run. The new one is ok but it lacks the flow that the half pipe or the sonic curve created in stage 1
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Post by kangaroo on Sept 6, 2017 16:56:57 GMT -5
Are you refering to me I read everything and I heard the rumors about kacey retiring but that does not change the fact that she was gifted wildcards over deserving women in the past; I still do not understand the up in arms because some women made it because of weaker competition yet we seen the same thing in regionals before with the men. I still do not understand why people think one is sexist and not the other and the wildcard going too all women is on NBC and that is their fault. While the new rule may not be perfect I prefer it over the previous wildcard slection process. Yes I'm referring directly to you since you took the time to call everyone stupid. You are also falsely accusing people for NOT calling out NBC on their blatant sexism over their change on wildcards before this rule. If you read the whole thread and still came to that ignorant conclusion that seems to be your fault and not ours. It would be different if you had a disagreement over what was said but instead you chose to be an ignorant a*****e about it and throw everyone under the bus because of your inability to read. I am fine with being called out, but at least call me out directly not beat around the bush. Call me what ever you want and I did not call everyone stupid I was referring to people turning it to sexism was stupid. What ever
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Post by kangaroo on Sept 1, 2017 9:15:36 GMT -5
But (having read the whole thread) I wouldn't want NBC to change it just to bring back wild cards. Granted the current system isn't perfect but I certainly think that earning slots in Vegas is at least to be preferred to NBC picking people often on considerations other than athletic accomplishment. I can understand the argument even if I vehemently disagree with their motive (since it was their fault the wildcards skewed to women in the first place) and people took the time to read it except certain people who came in late and called everyone stupid because he couldn't be bothered. Needless to say that irks me since it's an inflammatory blanket statement that doesn't contribute at all to positive conversation. Are you refering to me I read everything and I heard the rumors about kacey retiring but that does not change the fact that she was gifted wildcards over deserving women in the past; I still do not understand the up in arms because some women made it because of weaker competition yet we seen the same thing in regionals before with the men. I still do not understand why people think one is sexist and not the other and the wildcard going too all women is on NBC and that is their fault. While the new rule may not be perfect I prefer it over the previous wildcard slection process.
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Post by kangaroo on Aug 31, 2017 23:42:16 GMT -5
I do not get the hate I prefer it over the wild cards which were given to quite a few women that did not deserve to be there so how is this rule sexist but all the wild cards going to women not sexist? This is how stupid people have become they take something and over react to fit some agenda. I love that the women that made it to Vegas either beat out men or had to beat out the other women on the course so they still had to earn it not gift wrapped to them like past years cough cough Kacey
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Post by kangaroo on Aug 19, 2017 14:54:23 GMT -5
Not sure why peopel are complainging about the 2 Women moving on over men on the bubble; since at least the women that make it have to beat out the opther women instead of giving out random wildcard spots to women they chose. Since the last few season every wildcard was given to women anyways. This is a tv show and they need eyeballs so women running the coruse generate eyeballs which keeps ANW around. Way to much made about the women and spots in my opionion. Yes the women tend to be slower then men and do peopel complain about sasuke and the wall push thing they do were women get to push less weight then the men on stage 1. On the other subject about clears I love that they had 4 clears way more enetertaining then seeing 0-1 clear talk about yawn fest. I agree the hardest obsacle (not counting the climb) should be the 9th one and I bielieve the bar hop is harder than the peg board so I think LA got it correct. I also think it helped they had guys with very strong upper bodies and gusy that have been competiviley climbing. FYI I am just getting caught up on the shows been traveling and then work has been crazy so I am behind but catching up on the shows hence the late posting in this thread. Sasuke 34 Jessie graff no woman's wall, time limit or weight reduction so no complaints. I have not seen 34 but before that they had different walls so my statements still stands no one complained before the change
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Post by kangaroo on Aug 18, 2017 13:12:07 GMT -5
Not sure why peopel are complainging about the 2 Women moving on over men on the bubble; since at least the women that make it have to beat out the opther women instead of giving out random wildcard spots to women they chose. Since the last few season every wildcard was given to women anyways. This is a tv show and they need eyeballs so women running the coruse generate eyeballs which keeps ANW around.
Way to much made about the women and spots in my opionion. Yes the women tend to be slower then men and do peopel complain about sasuke and the wall push thing they do were women get to push less weight then the men on stage 1.
On the other subject about clears I love that they had 4 clears way more enetertaining then seeing 0-1 clear talk about yawn fest. I agree the hardest obsacle (not counting the climb) should be the 9th one and I bielieve the bar hop is harder than the peg board so I think LA got it correct. I also think it helped they had guys with very strong upper bodies and gusy that have been competiviley climbing.
FYI I am just getting caught up on the shows been traveling and then work has been crazy so I am behind but catching up on the shows hence the late posting in this thread.
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Post by kangaroo on Mar 13, 2017 13:28:42 GMT -5
Considering also that he tested season 2 of UB then he really is probably ineligible. That said, this is TV so they can literally do wtf they want. I'd love to see him compete. I did not know that when I created this post but after the fact I saw your interview with Geoff and started watching it where I saw that he tested season 2. I have gotten halfway through the interview so far and I will finish watching the rest this week.
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Post by kangaroo on Mar 7, 2017 11:18:56 GMT -5
People from ANW you like to see on the Beastmaster Course Season 2
Since Geoff is retired from ANW I would love to see him on Ultimate Beaster
Drew Drechsel he be fun to watch especially on the coil jump
Female Competitors from ANW Flex Lebreck and of course Jessie Graff
I really thought the Beastmaster Americans they put up where very weak compared to the talent level on ANW
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Post by kangaroo on Mar 2, 2017 14:06:36 GMT -5
Yuuji was unlucky on Stage 2, didn't have to go for lever, fell because weren't SASUKE approved ropes! 3rd stage just mistimed jump but is hard off s treadmill. Also this course is s lot nicer to taller people, hence why I don't think any Japanese made it to a Stage 4 Japan did really while on stage 1 better than the Americans on average. The issue was stage 2 that first platform jump ups caused quite a few of them issues with jump gaps getting to 8' and the treadmill gave a lot of them problems as while. The height factor once again played a part on this course just like the ANW course when they competed in ANW world.
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Post by kangaroo on Mar 1, 2017 12:32:12 GMT -5
I thought two of the three strongest competitors made the finals which made for a good final show down. Overall I thought the competitor field was weak seen way stronger male and female competitors on ANW. Talk of the final and rock climber to win is ANW/Sasuke really any different the ultimate clif hanger, crazy cliff hangar, final rope climb, the jump hang the flying bar. You need serious upper body skill to compete in ANW/Sasuke and the same is true in the ultimate beast.
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Post by kangaroo on Oct 16, 2016 21:58:57 GMT -5
I disliked most of the new obstacles but the two that stick out to me are the Broken Bridge and the Flying Squirrel (I just thought it was a harder version of the giant swing). I like the Flying Squirrel
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Post by kangaroo on Sept 29, 2016 14:22:35 GMT -5
Way late on this, but just reading the comments from Geoff, is it possible that Isaac's sudden change months after the event had something to do with the internet backlash he was receiving on Youtube, Instagram, and elsewhere? I remember immediately after he won reading so many comments from viewers who saw Isaac in a negative light because A. he was younger than Geoff and had no family and less responsibilities, more training, etc. B. it wasn't fair that Geoff would get no money and some of the blame fell on him for some reason C. Isaac made Geoff go first, seemingly minutes after Geoff barely finished Stage 3 (I'm aware there was actually more time, but some people don't realize the power of TV editing). I've heard in this thread that he did not like what Geoff said about being the "first" American ninja warrior, could it be that he feels this comment is what made so many people hate him for something he had no control over (the rules set forth by NBC)? Just brainstorming here. Based on the first hand information some people have shared, it seems probable this had something to do with his sudden shift in feelings towards Geoff. Obviously this is a real character flaw but it might have a little more to do with his name, previously fairly unknown, being lambasted and ridiculed by thousands of people when he was "supposed" to feel like a hero. Maybe a bit of an exaggeration but some people, as someone else said in the thread, don't handle fame well, and a lot of that is all the harsh judgments and exaggerated public opinion that comes with it (even if there is also a lot of positive, sometimes its the negative that jumps out at you the most). I think it's likely that, combined with his extreme pride in being what he believes to be the first American Ninja Warrior, led him to such a large falling out. If this was so important to him, and he knew ahead of time how controversial it would be, would he choose to climb the rope first his second time around? I'm thinking he would. He is an adult. Regardless of the reasons he decided to do what he did (and it was far more than a couple of words) he shouldn't have done what he did (and continues to do). This has been going on for months and that is what his true nature is apparently. Everyone has moved on. Geoff, the entire wolfpack and judging by how his name was even treated.. NBC. He's burned just about every bridge he crossed. Yes, sudden fame does stupid things, but every action has a consequence. This is the result. It is not like he has asked for forgiveness either. Sudden fame is not an excuse. Ever. Yep he made his bed with his action and now he has to lie in it. It's sad really but what can you do but move on.
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Post by kangaroo on Sept 19, 2016 14:45:27 GMT -5
Stephen Amell finally gets to possibly try the Salmon Ladder in competition, 4 years after that one scene in Arrow lol. Wonder if this will be strictly celebrities with previous athletic background/that are decent physical shape or if they'll mix pro athletes in the mix. This may be the closest thing we'll have to a Sportsman like event in the US. I'd be down. That said: Normal ANW ANW vs The World ANW All-Star Special Team Ninja Warrior Celebrity Ninja Warrior That's...a lot to do in a year, especially when two of those shows takes weeks to air. J Haha I just started watching the Arrow with my wife and son we just got to season 2 when they showed him in the series training I was like thats a salmon ladder. Had me laughing
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Post by kangaroo on Sept 14, 2016 9:11:29 GMT -5
Be a good replacement for the old Pipe slider *Slider Drop Yes the slider drop Thanks got that and the Pipe Slider name mixed up
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Post by kangaroo on Sept 13, 2016 14:04:38 GMT -5
What if the log grip/silk slider/etc was moved to the first obstacle of stage 2? Be a good replacement for the old Pipe slider
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Post by kangaroo on Sept 13, 2016 10:53:20 GMT -5
I love how some people are complaining that they made it too difficult That's because after 2 people beat Stage 4, only seeing 2 make Stage 3 is clearly not about an entertaining, balanced course, it's 'we don't wanna pay out'. Which is fine, but I disagree with the idea that you can't be balanced with your difficulty. Outside of a couple nitpicks, Stage 1 was fun, it was entertaining to watch. Stage 2 was a chore. Stage 1 was tough but like you said was fun and enteraining. Stage 2 had some good but overall I have to agree it was kind of a chore. I did like some of the new stage three changes I like that Body Prop that things looks brutal
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Post by kangaroo on Sept 12, 2016 23:27:50 GMT -5
I did not like Stage 2 tonight what happen to the mix of obstacles from years past. I do like the the up down salmon ladder I hate the double wedge but I did not like the wedge in the city so I admit bias; I do like the flip walls.
Stage three; I like the circuit board knock off and the Body prop. Man Drew was looking strong and I know that body prop had to be brutal but Drew powered right through it and was looking strong he just messed up on his grab placement.
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