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Post by zdude69closedrofl on Jul 3, 2014 9:08:32 GMT -5
I really think Bunpei could have passed too if he had used both his legs. Jump Hang Kai isn't something you can BS anymore. I hope by some miracle he comes back.
Yeah, I'm not using the spoiler tags, if people want to walk into a discussion thread and complain about spoilers, even though it's in the title of the thread, that's on them.
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Post by LusitaniaAngel313 on Jul 3, 2014 9:09:17 GMT -5
The SSL rules makes sense. Missing the rung and tilting the bar means, assuming you can reset and try again, you will eventually timeout anyways. It would take 15-20 seconds minimum just to re-do the whole thing again, and you still have 5 obstacles to go. Also, only the first and second set of rungs are equidistant apart. The DQ rule is necessary. Considering where most people who failed the SSL did, there's next to no way of correcting it. Yeah technically you're right. Why don't they just flat out change the obstacle entirely! -_- So many dq's there...
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Post by Amber on Jul 3, 2014 9:10:37 GMT -5
Drum Hopper was VERY interesting.
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Post by LusitaniaAngel313 on Jul 3, 2014 9:12:12 GMT -5
Drum Hopper was VERY interesting. Lots of combinations in this one... jumping bars parallel bars... that's all I can think of... XD
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Post by SRW on Jul 3, 2014 9:13:24 GMT -5
I knew the salmon ladder rule since 29 but I just hate the rule I think you should be able to try recover.
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Post by m4tt3r0x on Jul 3, 2014 9:13:53 GMT -5
Am I the only one who just wants the All Stars to retire at this point?
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Post by AussiePete on Jul 3, 2014 9:14:05 GMT -5
The SSL rules makes sense. Missing the rung and tilting the bar means, assuming you can reset and try again, you will eventually timeout anyways. It would take 15-20 seconds minimum just to re-do the whole thing again, and you still have 5 obstacles to go. Also, only the first and second set of rungs are equidistant apart. The DQ rule is necessary. Considering where most people who failed the SSL did, there's next to no way of correcting it. Kenji could have recovered. But yeah, with Stage 2 in its current form I doubt anyone would have had enough time to make up for it. You can't race through the backstream like you could the balance tank + metal spin. Still, at least they would have gone down fighting instead of just dismounting.
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Post by arsenette on Jul 3, 2014 9:15:39 GMT -5
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Post by AussiePete on Jul 3, 2014 9:16:34 GMT -5
Am I the only one who just wants the All Stars to retire at this point? BLASPHEMER! Everyone grab some pointy stones. Now kind of feels like the right time for some of them to make a graceful exit, though. I like Yamada's role as coach/mentor -- a nice way to pass on the baton but still be a part of it.
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Post by dudesky1000 on Jul 3, 2014 9:16:48 GMT -5
I hope that we get to see Shunsuke and Li's runs then. It was a bummer they were skipped over this time.
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Post by arsenette on Jul 3, 2014 9:17:50 GMT -5
Am I the only one who just wants the All Stars to retire at this point? Yep the only one If someone wants to go and they cleared the first stage, let them come back! It's only 3 guys anyway now that Yamada and Bunpei are gone.
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Post by LusitaniaAngel313 on Jul 3, 2014 9:18:06 GMT -5
Am I the only one who just wants the All Stars to retire at this point? not at all. Shiratori yeah it's his time but Nagano, Takeda, and Shingo still have their spark. They can still rise to the occasion... give it time...
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Post by arsenette on Jul 3, 2014 9:26:20 GMT -5
Am I the only one who just wants the All Stars to retire at this point? not at all. Shiratori yeah it's his time but Nagano, Takeda, and Shingo still have their spark. They can still rise to the occasion... give it time... This was Shiratori's last time. We knew that before the tournament. Yamada is now gone. Akiyama left 2 tourney's ago. Just 3 guys left and they all past the 1st stage.
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Post by zdude69closedrofl on Jul 3, 2014 9:26:44 GMT -5
I still think Nagano, Shingo, and Takeda are in good shape. Yamada's retire is way delayed, and I think Shiratori is pretty much there now as well. Akiyama is definitely done for good.
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Post by Oti on Jul 3, 2014 9:34:52 GMT -5
My two cents:
I loved the first stage. I was glad to see the steps were finally gone and replaced with something more interesting. I also loved the changes to the log grip and I thought that final climb thing up to the buzzer was awesome. The only thing I didn't like was that sideways jump hang. I think it's kind of dumb.
The second stage on the other hand was a train wreck. I disliked pretty much everything except the spider climb. I liked that it returned to the second stage, and I liked that gap toward the end. As for my complaints, I think the salmon ladder is boring to watch (and although the rule is fair, it's stupid) and the unstable bridge is pointless. The backstream is especially bad in my opinion. The conveyor belt was better. My biggest complaint, however, is that even some of the strongest competitors struggled with the wall lift. 50 KG IS NOT HEAVY. Nagano used to throw those walls up and hold them over his head with one arm. Even Levi realized he needed to get stronger after struggling with the walls in 20. So he got stronger, and crushed the walls the next time he got to them. Then we have this competition in which almost nobody can lift the walls. Even Yuuji got pinned there. Just. What?
By this point I was too tired and had pretty much lost interest. I liked what I saw of stage three. That hand jumpy hoppy obstacle was especially neat in my opinion. Short and simple but still fairly challenging. I didn't watch the final stage attempts.
Ultimately I was pleased with this competition. Rising left such a bad taste in my mouth that I thought I would never be interested in Sasuke again. I'm glad to see that the people in charge are trying to be creative while keeping the same classic Sasuke feel. I'll most likely watch the next one.
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Post by m4tt3r0x on Jul 3, 2014 9:36:30 GMT -5
The remaining three all stars are all clearly in good shape, but none of them compare to the new generation. There is no "time" for them to do better. If they couldn't do it in this tournament, then they're not gonna do it in the next and so on. Yeah, they cleared Stage 1. Stage 1's a joke now. Also, they don't seem to have the time on their hands or the obstacles built for them to train on during off season. If they're not gonna be the best in the competition, then it's just sad to watch them be outshined. Read the poem To An Athlete Dying Young by A. E. Houseman if you don't agree with what I'm saying.
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Post by Oti on Jul 3, 2014 9:41:44 GMT -5
Maybe they're competing for fun and not to be the best? Maybe they enjoy it?
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Post by arsenette on Jul 3, 2014 9:41:58 GMT -5
I understand what you mean Matty. I do. I just don't agree with it. I don't like the idea of force retiring anyone. If they want to continue let them. If they want to leave, let them. Just as I found it awesome to see Kenjiro Ishimaru keep going I want to see how the other guys fare. I love the human spirit and desire to keep trying to overcome yourself despite everyone telling you to hang it up. Notice how happy and elated Nagano was when he FINALLY passed the first stage after sucking for how many years? His wife crying as a result? THAT is why I love Sasuke. All-star or not.
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Post by Philip on Jul 3, 2014 9:44:40 GMT -5
The 1st Stage isn't easier, the competitors are just getting better. Also, maybe the Sasuke staff wants an 1st stage with lots of clears so people will watch through to the 2nd stage. or something.
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Post by LusitaniaAngel313 on Jul 3, 2014 9:44:58 GMT -5
not at all. Shiratori yeah it's his time but Nagano, Takeda, and Shingo still have their spark. They can still rise to the occasion... give it time... This was Shiratori's last time. We knew that before the tournament. Yamada is now gone. Akiyama left 2 tourney's ago. Just 3 guys left and they all past the 1st stage. exactly. Unless for some ungodly reason Shiratori changes his mind it's all down to Nagano, Takeda, and Shingo to hold the last bit of the old generation...
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