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Post by bigblind168 on Apr 16, 2009 15:11:13 GMT -5
I think they've fine. Bunpei is the only one showing any real negative signs of age. I think everyone else is just messing up. And poor construction? You mean the net that didn't break? What have you seen in Bunpei that would cause you to think this? i think he means his back is giving out
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Post by Deleted on Apr 16, 2009 15:15:10 GMT -5
I think they've fine. Bunpei is the only one showing any real negative signs of age. I think everyone else is just messing up. And poor construction? You mean the net that didn't break? CRAP I'm dumb. I meant 21 >.>
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Post by obakemono on Apr 16, 2009 15:22:21 GMT -5
Bunpei has had back and knee problems, so it seems more than just an isolated injury. Yamada has had injury problems and is nowhere near as agile as he once was.
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Post by bigblind168 on Apr 16, 2009 15:32:17 GMT -5
Bunpei has had back and knee problems, so it seems more than just an isolated injury. Yamada has had injury problems and is nowhere near as agile as he once was. lol, yamada agile, pretty funny. IMO yamada was never too agile, i mean sure, he could move quick, but his body wasnt really built for Sasuke, it was built for push-ups. Your not to agile, if you fail the Cross bridge. Yes he ade the final stage, but it wasnt too hard for stages 1 and 3. stage 1 the only challenge was the rolling log..., and if u didnt have enough time, then the rope climb. 2nd stage, nothing really agiley, i mean if you have to be agile to Spider walk, then i'm agile. Stage 3, nothing really required you to be agile. And stage 4, you have to be somewhat agile, but have strength, Yamada failed stage 4. I really dont thinkYamada was ever agile
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Post by slantngo on Apr 19, 2009 15:11:36 GMT -5
Stage 3 in Sasuke 3 was a joke. Ooh the chain swing, so hard! And they didn't have to jump after the pipe slider yet.
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Post by supersheep on Apr 19, 2009 16:37:40 GMT -5
I think 10 years ago Yamada might have had an outside shot at clearing stage 1.. problem is he got worse as the course got harder and now theres such a huge gap between his ability and the difficulty i think it's pretty hopeless.
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Post by Oti on Apr 20, 2009 12:14:05 GMT -5
I disagree with that, actually. I think Yamada has the physical abilities to at least get to stage two. I don't know how he'd do on the Salmon Ladder, but if he beat it, I think he could also go to stage three. Then the Cliff Hanger would kill him or something and he'd cry.
But yeah, even though he's getting kind of old and he went insane years ago, I believe he's physically capable of going far. He just doesn't have the mental aspect of it down. At all.
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Post by Badalight on Apr 20, 2009 12:52:53 GMT -5
IMO Yamada was always built better for stage 2 and 3.
Stage 1 just hasn't been nice to him.
I think he'd pass the Salmon ladder pretty easily, easier than Sato at least.
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Post by jfeathe on Apr 20, 2009 14:52:32 GMT -5
All of the All-Stars have the physical ability to pass Stage 1. Probably everyone with the exception of Yamamoto and maybe Yamada could clear Stage 2.
Unfortunetely, the first stage has turned into a crap shoot. The Jumping Spider, Halfpipe Attack, and Slider Jump are all major places to fall even if you've trained for them. Also, only a few people have shown any amount of consistency.
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Post by VenusHeadTrap on Apr 20, 2009 17:23:37 GMT -5
IMO Yamada was always built better for stage 2 and 3. Stage 1 just hasn't been nice to him. I think he'd pass the Salmon ladder pretty easily, easier than Sato at least. I'd say better than Washimi, but Yamada vs. Sato on the salmon ladder is really a toss up on who could do better. Looking back on how many times the Jumping Spider has back lashed Yamada is really starting to piss me off. I think his best crack at beating Stage 1 was during 20, he knew where he failed last time, what slowed him down and what to expect from 19. He was younger than he is now and he knew the course fairly well. Sadly just another JS fail, his fall in 22 continued to lower my hopes.
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Post by japantv1210 on Apr 20, 2009 18:28:13 GMT -5
I feel that all of the allstars, with the exception of Takeda, have passed their prime. However, I also feel that some of them, like Nagano, Shiratori, and possibly even Yamamoto if he stops making careless mistakes on stage 1, have many more good tournaments to come. I just feel that their best days are possibly behind them. The allstars' aging doesn't concern me though, because I feel that there are several younger contestants that have the capability to become serious consistent contenders on the show, like Urushihara, Kanno, and the Nagasakis if they compete again.
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Post by Captain Obvious on Apr 21, 2009 20:46:19 GMT -5
Several recent posts seem to revolve around "How would Katsumi Yamada do on the Salmon Ladder?"
Well, that's an interesting question. He does have the upper body strength, but I don't think that would be enough. I would think he'd perform about the same as Koji did, who also has plenty of upper body strength.
Surely he's practiced it... I mean.. seriously... I cannot fathom a world where that man didn't practice a Sasuke obstacle of it's infamy. That said, I can't think of a time I've heard of him performing it in public, like Muscle Park or some festival. Can anyone think of such a time?
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Post by obakemono on Apr 21, 2009 20:50:17 GMT -5
He's done it at Bug In Miki, at least, and I think he's got one at home but I'm not sure.
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Post by The Chief on Apr 21, 2009 20:54:06 GMT -5
He does, but he also has a Jumping Spider...and Warped Wall.
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Post by lars072 on Apr 23, 2009 9:11:24 GMT -5
OK, I'll play along here...
The term 'all-stars' implies athletes who have performed better than most based on their performances over the season or are consistently near or at the top. Which of the current 'all-stars' can you say that about?
Look at the results...
Yamada- has failed stage 1 since #12 Akiyama- has failed stage 1 since #16 Yamamoto- has failed stage 1 since #17 Bunpei- Only to 2nd stage once since #17 Takeda- has failed 1st stage last 3 out of 4 times Nagano- Only reached 3rd stage once since #18
All-stars you say? OK Takeda and Nagano maybe. But not the others. Anyways, this whole talk of Sasuke All-stars is pointless but seems to persist on this board. Why?
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Post by VenusHeadTrap on Apr 23, 2009 11:55:35 GMT -5
Because they're the all stars.. whether they do well every time or not.
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Post by Homeslice on Apr 23, 2009 14:32:39 GMT -5
It wasn't the fans that established that group. I believe it was TBS itself.
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Post by obakemono on Apr 24, 2009 5:05:54 GMT -5
They're still the fan favourites.
Plus, there are no consistent performers on Shin-Sasuke. Not one.
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Post by Homeslice on Apr 24, 2009 13:48:28 GMT -5
Not even Nagano. That's right, not even Nagano.
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Post by Badalight on Apr 24, 2009 13:51:46 GMT -5
They're still the fan favourites. Plus, there are no consistent performers on Shin-Sasuke. Not one. You're wrong. Aoki does consistantly bad every time.
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