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Post by baronbk on Feb 23, 2012 0:53:09 GMT -5
lol at this thread. David has the record for Stage 1, but Levi has the speed. Levi failing the shin-ch was a different era but he can get better and beat the UCH, David failed the UCH so he must not be able to get any better. Etc, etc. What I'm saying is, double standards much?! hahaha. They're both great competitors, they both have reasons for why they failed their respective CH's. If you don't know those reasons, stop assuming that you do.
How about instead of speculating, we wait till summer and see who actually does better! Yay for literal results!
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Post by Philip on Feb 23, 2012 12:45:55 GMT -5
B-but it's fun to speculate
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Post by UnrealCanine on Feb 23, 2012 13:26:50 GMT -5
I predict James will carry a large barrel onto the start line and drop it in front of him
He will then jump on the barrel, jump off, grab the barrel again and repeat, flying over the entire course
After Vegas, he is then outed as a Physics wizard
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Post by thatoneuser on Feb 23, 2012 18:46:53 GMT -5
This is less of a prediction but I am 100% certain this is going to happen and I have indisputable evidence that this is going to happen, so be warned. Someone will dress as a ninja.
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Post by Philip on Feb 23, 2012 20:20:42 GMT -5
This is less of a prediction but I am 100% certain this is going to happen and I have indisputable evidence that this is going to happen, so be warned. Someone will dress as a ninja. Matt Marshall?
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Post by The Chief on Feb 23, 2012 20:24:14 GMT -5
I'd like to apologize to David, but I don't think he will beat the whole thing. Why? THE FREAKIN COURSE IS HARD!!! Sure, you can say "BUT YUGI DID IT!!!11111!!!!!", but I will tell you, "Sure, because he's the King of Games." I don't think anyone will beat the whole course. Why? It's. Really. Freakin. Hard. I don't doubt his athletic ability. But I also don't doubt Nagano's athletic ability. But guess what? It took Nagano FOUR trips to the final to finally win. Yuuji is the exception. Not the norm. Besides, the producers WANTED a winner for that competiton. However, barring the catastrophic(See: Strat, ANW2; Nagano, 26; etc.), I do think he'll reach the final. Or at least go very far in Stage 3.
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Post by Philip on Feb 28, 2012 12:26:01 GMT -5
Apparently here is the course for the qualifying:
1- Quad Steps 2- Log Grip 3- Bridge of Blades 4- Unknown 5- Jumping Bars (Descending) 6- Warped Wall -----SEMIS---- 7- Salmon Ladder 8- Arm Rings 9- Cargo Climb
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Post by milktruck on Feb 28, 2012 13:08:59 GMT -5
They mentioned on Reddit that the qualifier will be the same as last year I think. I dont doubt this was an offhand remark and that there will be minor tweaks to keep it interesting.
Whats your source, Philip?
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Post by Philip on Feb 28, 2012 13:28:59 GMT -5
They mentioned on Reddit that the qualifier will be the same as last year I think. I dont doubt this was an offhand remark and that there will be minor tweaks to keep it interesting. Whats your source, Philip? A competitor named Chad Simpson is already there.
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Post by UnrealCanine on Feb 28, 2012 17:01:42 GMT -5
God, not the cargo net again
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Post by milktruck on Feb 28, 2012 17:20:28 GMT -5
No jump hang will let a lot more people finish.
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Post by davidcampbell on Mar 7, 2012 15:13:48 GMT -5
Haha, thanks! This thread is good motivation to train! All I'm gonna say is that wheather you're talking about me or Levi or Yuugi or Nagano there's ALWAYS way more going on than anyone knows about. Work, family, relationships, living situations, injuries, illnesses, emotional issues, all effect how well prepared someone will be regardless of their "dedication". As well as weather conditions during the tournament and just random unexpected occurrences or mental blindspots / errors in judgment.
As far as myself at Sasuke 27 I could have completed the course if things had gone a little different. I also could have been more prepared if things had gone a little different in the months leading up to Sasuke.
As far as an invisible wall or peak? Yeah that doesn't exist, Nagano was telling me at Sasuke 27 that he is basically done and will never be able to clear the UCH, but that's silly. He got close on his first attempt, he could easily train and clear it, but maybe it's just not as important to him as it used to be?
Also anyone who thinks myself or ANY athlete had an uninterrupted year of perfect training every day is dreaming. Just cause Matt Iseman says it on tv doesn't make it true lol! Oti: Not that you know my training regimen or that I really show it in my videos, but I'm curious to hear what you think would improve my training/conditioning. PM me! Seriously, I might even use some of it!
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Post by Oti on Mar 7, 2012 17:44:22 GMT -5
I'll PM you the details in a bit, but I'll post right here for everyone to see: it's gonna involve iron.
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Post by grandpaninja on Mar 7, 2012 18:39:36 GMT -5
LA: 1. David Campbell 2. Travis Furlanic 3. Brent Steffensen 4. Levi Meeuwenberg 5. Brian Orosco 6. Rich King 7. Cain Sinclair 8. Paul Darnell 9. James McGrath 10. Evan Dollard 11. Ryan Cousins 12. Shane Daniels 13. Joop Katana 14. Dorian Cedars 15. David Money 16. Dan Mast 17. Adam Truesdell 18. Lorin Ball 19. Ryoga Vee 20. Dustin Rocho 21. Victor Rivera 22. Kendon Black 23. Brian Kretsch 24. Daron Payne 25. Vincent Gorby 26. Grandpa Ninja (That's right I called it right here folks.) 27. Rick Pitcher 28. Rafe Kelley 29. Jake Hilton 30. Chris Purdy Potential top 30: James Sclar. Blake Barrett. (Again more videos or I need to catch some ANW1, 2, or 3 on TV and see who I like.) Again not to take anything away from the Dallas region but it's the weakest division by a landslide. Almost anyone Colorado Parkour brings down there has a great shot. RobbyMac Thanks you are my hero thanks for putting me on your predictions. Everyone may have a surprise ahead of them. Sorry to jump in late just started reading these.
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Post by arsenette on Mar 7, 2012 18:46:03 GMT -5
Welcome Granpa Ninja As far as an invisible wall or peak? Yeah that doesn't exist, Nagano was telling me at Sasuke 27 that he is basically done and will never be able to clear the UCH, but that's silly. He got close on his first attempt, he could easily train and clear it, but maybe it's just not as important to him as it used to be? He's gone on record (not sure if it was navi, or the tournament or conversation afterwards.. losing track of where the information is coming from these days) that he doesn't train the UCH and that's an obstacle that only trained people can pass now. Given his age and level of commitment.. and mostly time.. he feels he can never pass it so he's already defeated himself to thinking. Even going back and looking at his demeanor going up to the UCH it was clear he already knew it was over before he started it. Not that he psyched himself out.. but that he knew he couldn't pass it since he didn't put in the time necessary to pass it in competition.
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Post by RobbyMac on Mar 7, 2012 19:17:02 GMT -5
LA: 1. David Campbell 2. Travis Furlanic 3. Brent Steffensen 4. Levi Meeuwenberg 5. Brian Orosco 6. Rich King 7. Cain Sinclair 8. Paul Darnell 9. James McGrath 10. Evan Dollard 11. Ryan Cousins 12. Shane Daniels 13. Joop Katana 14. Dorian Cedars 15. David Money 16. Dan Mast 17. Adam Truesdell 18. Lorin Ball 19. Ryoga Vee 20. Dustin Rocho 21. Victor Rivera 22. Kendon Black 23. Brian Kretsch 24. Daron Payne 25. Vincent Gorby 26. Grandpa Ninja (That's right I called it right here folks.) 27. Rick Pitcher 28. Rafe Kelley 29. Jake Hilton 30. Chris Purdy Potential top 30: James Sclar. Blake Barrett. (Again more videos or I need to catch some ANW1, 2, or 3 on TV and see who I like.) Again not to take anything away from the Dallas region but it's the weakest division by a landslide. Almost anyone Colorado Parkour brings down there has a great shot. RobbyMac Thanks you are my hero thanks for putting me on your predictions. Everyone may have a surprise ahead of them. Sorry to jump in late just started reading these. You're a great inspiration Grandpa Ninja. You are the hero, Clear or no Clear.
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Post by Badalight on Mar 7, 2012 20:33:58 GMT -5
Welcome Granpa Ninja As far as an invisible wall or peak? Yeah that doesn't exist, Nagano was telling me at Sasuke 27 that he is basically done and will never be able to clear the UCH, but that's silly. He got close on his first attempt, he could easily train and clear it, but maybe it's just not as important to him as it used to be? He's gone on record (not sure if it was navi, or the tournament or conversation afterwards.. losing track of where the information is coming from these days) that he doesn't train the UCH and that's an obstacle that only trained people can pass now. Given his age and level of commitment.. and mostly time.. he feels he can never pass it so he's already defeated himself to thinking. Even going back and looking at his demeanor going up to the UCH it was clear he already knew it was over before he started it. Not that he psyched himself out.. but that he knew he couldn't pass it since he didn't put in the time necessary to pass it in competition. That's the thing though, I think if he was more confident he probably could've beaten it. All things considered he was pretty close. If he had held on after the ledge I think he would've had the stamina to finish it. I'm not saying he didn't try his hardest, but if the only thought going through your head is "i can't do this" then you have no chance.
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Post by arsenette on Mar 7, 2012 21:04:30 GMT -5
Welcome Granpa Ninja He's gone on record (not sure if it was navi, or the tournament or conversation afterwards.. losing track of where the information is coming from these days) that he doesn't train the UCH and that's an obstacle that only trained people can pass now. Given his age and level of commitment.. and mostly time.. he feels he can never pass it so he's already defeated himself to thinking. Even going back and looking at his demeanor going up to the UCH it was clear he already knew it was over before he started it. Not that he psyched himself out.. but that he knew he couldn't pass it since he didn't put in the time necessary to pass it in competition. That's the thing though, I think if he was more confident he probably could've beaten it. All things considered he was pretty close. If he had held on after the ledge I think he would've had the stamina to finish it. I'm not saying he didn't try his hardest, but if the only thought going through your head is "i can't do this" then you have no chance. Very much agreed. That can be said for every competitor though. It's been said many times this course is just as much if not more mental than physical. While not entirely a self fulfilling prophesy there is something ot be said that you won't get far is you don't have your full attention/heart into what you are doing. Nagano as an example has had a tendency in the past to have his emotions both raise him and defeat him. Notably when Takeda isn't around. But anyway as part of the thread this can be said for every competitor and thus the reason why I don't do predictions. It's trying to predict the mind of an athlete at all times. That's just impossible.
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Post by davidcampbell on Mar 7, 2012 22:24:31 GMT -5
Hey Brian, I was just noticing your icon. Maybe it's about time you change that. What's your goal/intention? lol!
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Post by milktruck on Mar 7, 2012 23:39:43 GMT -5
David, I cant help but chuckle when I see you have attained the "Brian Orosco" status on here, it just seems absurd. I hope one day you post your way to your own status.
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