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Post by RobbyMac on Dec 23, 2010 22:29:55 GMT -5
The exchange from ledge 3 to ledge 4 is difficult..... Not on his UCH. He'll give us feed back but that is probably the hardest exchange on the UCH.
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Post by BLM on Dec 23, 2010 22:29:55 GMT -5
I was suprised that Evan and Patrick failed the rolling whatever. I was also suprised by how far Brent and Paul made it into the course. I thought they would fail earlier. Shane timing out was also a big suprise since he had a decent amount of time when he got to the Tarzan Rope. Of course, Travis's and David's failures were big suprises. I had a felling about Travis and the Balance Tank but I didn't think he would fail it. David, I can believe he failed the Cliffhanger, I mean look at the cliffhanger he built. And last but not lease, Brian Orosco fail almost exactly were I thought he would. I thought he would fail while grabing the first doorknob but he failed right before he could do it. But overall I think the Americans had the best showing they have ever had.
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Post by RiderLeangle on Dec 23, 2010 22:31:12 GMT -5
Darn you David! Why did you have to grab your hand!? Considering that the reach over and up is the same comparative distance than the long reach in 25.. and how you also have to reach up... It's not as shocking as it should be... Don't get me wrong.. Damn shocking David failed on the UCH... But I think when they made ledge 3 easier they made the whole obstacle as a whole harder... So yeah.. David made a great attempt... BTW Shane... Grab higher on the Tarzan Rope... That way you won't have to climb as high... Granted I can understand you just missed that in 23... But.. yeah... Better luck next time Also... David.. Have you modified your UCH in your yard? EDIT: In stage 2 they said Saisho challenger on the first guy to run... Did they mean Americans or all 100 people?
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Post by yamfriend on Dec 23, 2010 22:53:05 GMT -5
In stage 2 they said Saisho challenger on the first guy to run... Did they mean Americans or all 100 people? I'm guessing the first in general to attempt Stage 2. The atmosphere, time, and suspense leading up to Kasemir's run seemed like he was the first to go overall. If you watch it again you'll probably pick up on it anyway.
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Post by Badalight on Dec 23, 2010 23:20:13 GMT -5
Everything almost happened as expected.
Things I was right on
1. I guessed Patrick would fail on stage 1 and do the worst
2. I guessed Adam Laplante would fail the second half of stage 2
3. I guessed Shane would fail the second half of stage 1 again
4. I guessed Travis would fail the balance tank in stage 2
5. I guessed David would make it to stage 3.
6. I guessed Brent would make it to stage 3.
7. I guessed Paul would beat stage 1 and have a good attempt at stage 2 if not beat it (which he did)
8. I guessed Brian would finally break his streak and not get as far as last time. When he got to stage 3 I knew he would fail either the cylinder or the doorknobs.
Things I was wrong on
1. Thought David would be the first person to beat the UCH, and the furthest an american has ever gotten (Though I do think this is the best performance by an american so far.)
2. Thought Adam Truesdell would pass stage 1 and fail stage 2.
3. Thought Evan Dollard would beat stage 1.
Over-all I think I had some pretty good and even spot on predictions.
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Post by snowy on Dec 23, 2010 23:21:52 GMT -5
Mods, feel free to move this if it's in the wrong place...
My burning question is...(keeping it general because I don't have the hang of that spoiler box thingy)...
Why did some of the ANW competitors have numbers while others did not? ...and does it have any significance at all?
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Post by jfeathe on Dec 23, 2010 23:29:23 GMT -5
Everything almost happened as expected. Things I was right on 1. I guessed Patrick would fail on stage 1 and do the worst 2. I guessed Adam Laplante would fail the second half of stage 2 3. I guessed Shane would fail the second half of stage 1 again 4. I guessed Travis would fail the balance tank in stage 2 5. I guessed David would make it to stage 3. 6. I guessed Brent would make it to stage 3. 7. I guessed Paul would beat stage 1 and have a good attempt at stage 2 if not beat it (which he did) 8. I guessed Brian would finally break his streak and not get as far as last time. When he got to stage 3 I knew he would fail either the cylinder or the doorknobs. Things I was wrong on 1. Thought David would be the first person to beat the UCH, and the furthest an American has ever gotten (Though I do think this is the best performance by an american so far.) 2. Thought Adam Truesdell would pass stage 1 and fail stage 2. 3. Thought Evan Dollard would beat stage 1. Over-all I think I had some pretty good and even spot on predictions. Unless there were 2 Adam LaPlantes (1 being Japanese) I don't know what you're talking about?? Good guesses otherwise. The whole Patrick/Evan/Heavenly Rope/Escargot thing was beyond freaky- it's almost like a curse was on that whole situation. If the Doorknob Grasper wasn't as ridiculous as it was, David would have had a good shot at clearing the UCH- he made it through every other third stage obstacle flawlessly.
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Post by Badalight on Dec 23, 2010 23:51:08 GMT -5
Everything almost happened as expected. Things I was right on 1. I guessed Patrick would fail on stage 1 and do the worst 2. I guessed Adam Laplante would fail the second half of stage 2 3. I guessed Shane would fail the second half of stage 1 again 4. I guessed Travis would fail the balance tank in stage 2 5. I guessed David would make it to stage 3. 6. I guessed Brent would make it to stage 3. 7. I guessed Paul would beat stage 1 and have a good attempt at stage 2 if not beat it (which he did) 8. I guessed Brian would finally break his streak and not get as far as last time. When he got to stage 3 I knew he would fail either the cylinder or the doorknobs. Things I was wrong on 1. Thought David would be the first person to beat the UCH, and the furthest an American has ever gotten (Though I do think this is the best performance by an american so far.) 2. Thought Adam Truesdell would pass stage 1 and fail stage 2. 3. Thought Evan Dollard would beat stage 1. Over-all I think I had some pretty good and even spot on predictions. Unless there were 2 Adam LaPlantes (1 being Japanese) I don't know what you're talking about?? Good guesses otherwise. The whole Patrick/Evan/Heavenly Rope/Escargot thing was beyond freaky- it's almost like a curse was on that whole situation. If the Doorknob Grasper wasn't as ridiculous as it was, David would have had a good shot at clearing the UCH- he made it through every other third stage obstacle flawlessly. I don't understand... I only mention Adam Laplante once. I DO mention Adam TRUESDELL, AKA a completely different person Did you misread?
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Post by The Chief on Dec 24, 2010 0:16:24 GMT -5
2. I guessed Adam Laplante would fail the second half of stage 2 Read it again, then slower if you missed it. Okay, I might be one of the few, but I absolutely LOVED how G4 did this. It made me so much more amped for 26.
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Post by penguincatfish on Dec 24, 2010 0:35:37 GMT -5
Seeing the result we had with the Americans made me even more excited to see the Japanese broadcast. I have a feeling we'll see someone beat the UCH.
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Post by SRW on Dec 24, 2010 5:59:34 GMT -5
It was fun to watch as some of these runs will be digested in the TBS airing so was fun to see them here, wonder how many made stage 3 in total besides the 4 americans? I still maintain someone will beat the UCH in this tournament.
David and Brett?? gave it a damn good go though well done to them!
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Post by mikessssssss on Dec 24, 2010 8:42:28 GMT -5
A few thoughts:
- For a second i really thought David might beat the the UCH, but the more i look at it the harder it is.
- The doorknob grasp is insane; i didn't realise it moved and i was frustrted that Brian failed where he did; i really think he's too big which is a shame.
- Was shocked that Evan failed where he did; he and Brent impressed me alot
- David was the fastest competitor of all? Seriously impressive dude, well done.
- The anouncer referring to Brian as "Mr Ninja Warrior" and "Mr America" was too damn awesome. Oh, and did he call him an All-star? i think so.
- Stage 2 was too easy, although this may have been because the Americans were beastly. I think we'd all like to see it revamped somewhat just for aesthetics.
- Rolling wheel thing, first obstacle of stage 3, is boring. It's a real energy sapper but i find it pretty frustrating to watch and i don't think it works very well.
- Patrick, in the end, was not justified.
- Stage one was good, really enjoyed the new obstacles.
- Good job to G4 for not really spoling anything!
And to Snowy - i'm not sure why they didn't have numbers either, interesting.
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Post by TCM on Dec 24, 2010 8:50:08 GMT -5
1. Thought David would be the first person to beat the UCH, and the furthest an american has ever gotten (Though I do think this is the best performance by an american so far.) *Puts on nerd glasses with no lens* ANC/ANW-wise Levi attempting the swing to the 3rd ledge of the SCH might be seen as farther because he actually got to do the swing but you have to consider the first two ledges of the UCH for David. I say it like this; Shin-Sasuke: Levi, "Kanzen Renewal": David. In General Sasuke, Kane Kosugi is one of just two Americans to clear ANY Cliffhanger in competition (and even then they were 4 tournaments apart when it happened), can't even get to his Final Stage run until an American can do that.
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Post by yamfriend on Dec 24, 2010 10:05:46 GMT -5
ANC/ANW-wise Levi attempting the swing to the 3rd ledge of the SCH might be seen as farther because he actually got to do the swing but you have to consider the first two ledges of the UCH for David. I say it like this; Shin-Sasuke: Levi, "Kanzen Renewal": David. Well keep in mind though that Levi didn't have to go through the same stuff to get that far. Even though no matter which way you look at it it's all a matter of opinion, here's my breakdown of it: Stage 1Sextuple Step < Step Slider Log Grip > Hazard Swing Pole Maze < Rolling Escargot (I still can't believe the name for this thing ) Jumping Spider = Jumping Spider Halfpipe Attack = Halfpipe Attack Warped Wall = Warped Wall Flying Chute > Giant Swing Tarzan Rope + Rope Ladder = Tarzan Rope + Rope Ladder Sasuke 20 Time Limit > Sasuke 26 Time Limit Stage 2Downhill Jump > Slider Drop Salmon Ladder < Double Salmon Ladder Stick Slider < Unstable Bridge Swing Ladder < Balance Tank (at least people have failed the Balance Tank) Metal Spin = Metal Spin Wall Lifting = Wall Lifting Sasuke 20 Time Limit < Sasuke 26 Time Limit StageArm Rings < Roulette Cylinder Downward Globe Grasp < Doorknob Grasper (once again, at least people have failed this one) Devil Steps = Cycling Road Shin-Cliffhanger < Ultimate Cliffhanger Point blank, IMO Stage 1 was slightly tougher for Levi but in Stages 2 and 3 it was tougher for David. So if you ask me David got farther and his run in 26 was a little more impressive than Levi's in 20. I can see people interpreting this in several ways (i.e. like how G4Fan said that each was best in their respective eras), but it just depends on who you are and which factors you are looking at. In General Sasuke, Kane Kosugi is the only American to clear ANY Cliffhanger in competition, can't even get to his Final Stage run until an American can do that. IIRC didn't Travis Allen Schroeder get to the Pipe Slider in Sasuke 4? Other than that though I'm pretty sure no other American has gotten past any version of the Cliffhanger. One other thing I wanted to ask is did anybody notice the G4 fails for their stats? Most of them were pretty far off! XD
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Post by TCM on Dec 24, 2010 12:01:11 GMT -5
I knew something was off about my comment about Kane. Forgot about Jamie Hyneman's evil twin.
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Post by Badalight on Dec 24, 2010 12:06:03 GMT -5
Ok g4fan, I'll admit I forgot about Kane since he's of japanese descent.
I more meant out of the americans G4 has sent.
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Post by RobbyMac on Dec 24, 2010 15:14:14 GMT -5
Re-watching Shane's run, he lost about 3 seconds showing off his T-Shirt before his run. Those 3 seconds there and the fact that he spun the rolling escargot an extra 1/4 spin before he stepped off, grabbed the rope ladder low and took a second to remove the rope from in between his body and the rope ladder is what really cost him making the 2nd stage. Not that he went slow and tripped on the jumping spider because if you watch, his run was cleaner and took less times in between obstacles then Paul Kasemir. (Even if Shane saved 4 seconds jumping over the Hazard Swing.) I really was rooting for him again. Hope he gets another shot at it after ANW3.
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Post by arsenette on Dec 24, 2010 15:35:36 GMT -5
I'm still pissed that it wasn't even "ninja warrior".. they were at the finals of American Ninja Warrior.. they even reworded a few of the Japanese translations to SAY they were at American Ninja Warrior..
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Post by xig28 on Dec 24, 2010 15:41:27 GMT -5
the course this year was great. although certain obstacles need to go (hazard swing) but i liked everything going on so far. i was glad that it was focused solely on the americans and not on anything else. i didnt see the anw2 show much of a spoiler but a mini preview of sasuke 26 and what to expect from the entire showing when it airs the 2nd. i woudnt consider ANW2 a spoiler really IMO
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Post by arsenette on Dec 24, 2010 15:42:48 GMT -5
..you don't consider 10 results to the Sasuke tournament .. a spoiler? What show were you watching? LMFAO
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