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Post by evan on Jun 3, 2015 1:54:40 GMT -5
Showboating is bad sportsmanship because it's inherently disrespectful, Matty. It makes you look like a dick, regardless of your level of skill. Yeah, that's what I think but newschool ANW viewers probably see it differently. also, from what I remember in Venice I think the producers encourage a little bit of that. For example, they made it a point that they want you to celebrate if you finish instead of just taking off. |
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Post by evan on Jun 3, 2015 1:56:38 GMT -5
Isaac definitely seemed cocky. dude, don't forget this guy is one of the best rock climbers in the world. I'd be a little bit cocky too lol |
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Post by Kninja on Jun 3, 2015 23:23:24 GMT -5
Thanks for the support guys!
I didn't get any air time at all and I am perfectly okay with that, I just love to compete.
I am still unclear on how many fellow SMF homies made it through to city finals but I will represent with all I have got!
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Post by KinnikuBanzukeÜberAlles on Jun 5, 2015 23:28:40 GMT -5
I'd like to mention that after saying Brian Arnold was the "Furthest anyone has ever gone at Mt. Midoriyama", we can put to rest that ANW's stats refer exclusively to American Ninja Warrior. ...Please? As long as the producers keep combining stats, these arguments will never end. What will the producers label Drew Drechsel this year when it comes to "__-time Mt. Midoriyama veteran"? Come on 38 clears make all the regions the same. I don't understand why the Colorado people got the junior varsity course for the second time in three seasons. It was 48 clears in ANW5, and now 38 clears in ANW7. |
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Post by thatoneuser on Jun 5, 2015 23:50:03 GMT -5
David Campbell was listed as a 5-time Mt. Midoriyama veteran, disregarding his SASUKE 22 appearance. I think we can move on.
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Post by ninjavern on Jun 6, 2015 10:22:43 GMT -5
Isaac definitely seemed cocky. dude, don't forget this guy is one of the best rock climbers in the world. I'd be a little bit cocky too lol I agree, if I had a tenth of the skill that man possesses it would be hard to not showboat a little bit. Maybe a lot of bit. The beauty of the whole thing is that this isn't a rock wall. Before the season started, Issac was one of my favs but after seeing all that showboating it did leave me feeling some sort of way about it.. In one sense, he has put in the blood sweat and tears to have earned a little showboating (maybe not in Ninja form per se) but regardless he is a rockstar of the rock. The other sense is I just dont like the showboating. I personally believe Ninja's to be the Supreme Athletes of Athletic Ability, and I believe Ninja's should carry themselves a certain way on and off the course. I know that's just how I personally feel and i'm always going to root for every competitor regardless, because thats what I feel Ninja's should be about. I'll stop rambling now, but I'll put money down that if Issac continues this way, Karma will serve up a little bit of Humble pie. |
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Post by RobbyMac on Jun 6, 2015 10:54:09 GMT -5
If he was so good he wouldn't have failed the salmon ladder. He outta take the Finals course more seriously or he'll be just another failure.
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Post by ninjavern on Jun 6, 2015 15:23:09 GMT -5
If he was so good he wouldn't have failed the salmon ladder. He outta take the Finals course more seriously or he'll be just another failure. Well, yes and no. The Best of the Best can fail at anytime, and you can't even be in the league of the Best without a billion failures. I'm 100% in agreement that he needs to be taking the course more seriously though. I'm never a big fan of the showboaters. Noah Kaufman is probably my least favorite Ninja for that exact reason. The course demands respect, and he will realize that in the city final when he gets wet. I just hope he gets a chance at Mt. Midoriyama and he comes with respect and focused on the task at hand and not trying to impress the camera. It's just a really ugly look to act that cocky, and for all of the non-fans that see him doing that makes us all look like were jackasses. |
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Post by ninjavern on Jun 6, 2015 15:25:08 GMT -5
Brian seemed pretty humble and friendly when I met him. Isaac definitely seemed cocky. These are just my first impressions from the very limited interactions I've had with them in ANW7. Actually Isaac has certainly changed since ANW5 which was the first time I was around him. I love Brian. I play chess with him on a weekly basis and he is a super nice, extremely respectful and empowering Ninja. I've always been impressed with how he carries himself and acts, talks, with the experiences I've had with him. Just a great guy in my eyes. |
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Post by thatoneuser on Jun 6, 2015 19:27:46 GMT -5
I've spoken with Brian on two occasions and he is the embodiment of class.
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Post by Philip on Jun 6, 2015 23:12:16 GMT -5
I've spoken with Brian on two occasions and he is the embodiment of class. That time we did a google hangout with him for Stickman Sasuke was fun lol. |
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Post by evan on Jun 7, 2015 12:50:20 GMT -5
If he was so good he wouldn't have failed the salmon ladder. He outta take the Finals course more seriously or he'll be just another failure. everyone fails at some point though, at least up to this point. I believe this guy has the capacity to finish all stages. Having the capacity doesn't mean he will do it for sure, there are too many variables involved to be able to make such a prediction in ANW. But he has great strength:body wt ratio (look at his one arm static holds),no doubt he has the grip and finger tendon strength (pro climber), he seems good with lache-ing, warped wall and parkour type movements, he is comfortable going through the course and doesn't look stressed at all (he's been through many climbing competitions way harder than that qualifying course). What else one needs? |
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Post by evan on Jun 7, 2015 12:51:39 GMT -5
the same goes for the rest of the wolf pack
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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2015 14:24:08 GMT -5
If he was so good he wouldn't have failed the salmon ladder. He outta take the Finals course more seriously or he'll be just another failure. Remember, it's easy to mess up the Salmon Ladder. |
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Post by ninjavern on Jun 8, 2015 17:10:38 GMT -5
If he was so good he wouldn't have failed the salmon ladder. He outta take the Finals course more seriously or he'll be just another failure. everyone fails at some point though, at least up to this point. I believe this guy has the capacity to finish all stages. Having the capacity doesn't mean he will do it for sure, there are too many variables involved to be able to make such a prediction in ANW. But he has great strength:body wt ratio (look at his one arm static holds),no doubt he has the grip and finger tendon strength (pro climber), he seems good with lache-ing, warped wall and parkour type movements, he is comfortable going through the course and doesn't look stressed at all (he's been through many climbing competitions way harder than that qualifying course). What else one needs? Exactly. The potential is definitely there and goes to show you anybody can mess up anywhere |
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Post by ninjavern on Jun 8, 2015 17:11:33 GMT -5
I've spoken with Brian on two occasions and he is the embodiment of class. I agree. He carries himself how I think a Ninja should. |
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Post by RobbyMac on Jun 8, 2015 17:42:49 GMT -5
Eh we'll see who makes it the furthest this year.... As I've said before it depends how lenient they are on the Stage 4 climb to determine if there will be a winner or not this year. And I don't think a rope climb is Brian or Isaac's strong suit. Just saying.
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Post by evan on Jun 9, 2015 21:25:06 GMT -5
Stage 4 is one of the most predictable obstacles though, no surprises. I'm sure all of the top guys are training for it.
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Post by ninjavern on Jun 10, 2015 10:42:00 GMT -5
Eh we'll see who makes it the furthest this year.... As I've said before it depends how lenient they are on the Stage 4 climb to determine if there will be a winner or not this year. And I don't think a rope climb is Brian or Isaac's strong suit. Just saying. I'm not sure what logic your using there, brian did a rope climb promo in his season 6 submission and left little to no doubt he is capable of it. Isaac, well, never seen him try but theres no doubt he has the grip and the upper body strength to do it. Betting against him seems sillier than doubting him. |
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Post by Geoffnotjeff on Jun 10, 2015 11:25:03 GMT -5
Stage 4 is one of the most predictable obstacles though, no surprises. I'm sure all of the top guys are training for it. And you would be 100% right. I know myself and quite a few others are aiming for a 30 sec 75 foot rope climb. |
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