ouchthathurtstv
Nomura Masaki
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You don't have to be an adult to be a SASUKE champion!
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Post by ouchthathurtstv on May 28, 2009 12:49:27 GMT -5
If [[REMOVED BY MOD]] Yeah, I don't think I'll even get past the Log Grip any ideas to train?
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Post by Oti on May 28, 2009 13:56:39 GMT -5
Oh, I'm sorry. I read your post wrong. I thought you were saying my replica failed. Sorry again. Well, this is the point of a replica. It doesn't matter if you fail here. You just need to practice. Besides, everyone who failed didn't really have a good technique. I think I know what to do on it. To train for the Log Grip, build one. Since I'm guessing you can't (and who really can, I mean, come on. It's a massive project.), find something to hang onto and hang onto it as long as you can. Your hands shouldn't be able to touch each other and the surface should be non-grippy. Not slippery, but smooth. It shouldn't help you. Holding this position will at least help you build some strength in that position. Beyond that, all you can do is work on your squeezing strength (chest, thighs, etc.) and hope you can hang on.
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Post by Badalight on May 28, 2009 14:01:31 GMT -5
If you have strong friends, hold onto a punching bag, it's a little smaller than the log grip so make sure your arms and legs don't cross.
But the surface is pretty slippery, it'll force you to hold on even harder. And have your friends pick it up a drop it over and over.
Of course, I don't think those drops are going to be as bad as the Sasuke ones, but after trying it fro awhile I don't even move when they drop me.
And alternatively, have your friends beat up the punching bag while your still on it, see how long it takes for you to fall off.
=p
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ouchthathurtstv
Nomura Masaki
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You don't have to be an adult to be a SASUKE champion!
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Post by ouchthathurtstv on May 28, 2009 14:02:09 GMT -5
Are you allowed to hang off the top of the Log Grip?
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Post by Oti on May 28, 2009 14:54:49 GMT -5
I doubt it. A lot of people would do that, probably. I've tried the punching bag thing before. It's too easy for me.
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Post by VenusHeadTrap on May 28, 2009 18:30:27 GMT -5
I doubt it. A lot of people would do that, probably. I've tried the punching bag thing before. It's too easy for me. I would try holding on for several minutes, or if you're ever exhausted from a workout try it then which can match the kind of adrenaline you get from actually competing in Sasuke. I've tried using no arms and just legs and vice versa and then it's really good practice.
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Post by Oti on May 28, 2009 19:09:04 GMT -5
I don't think the adrenaline thing happens at all, but yeah, that'll build endurance.
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Post by davidcampbell on May 28, 2009 22:40:24 GMT -5
pvc's cheap and it's probably available somewhere around you as sewer pipe.
Another option is always a commercial garbage can, 50 gallon drum, or one of those large garbage can looking storage containers that chemicals come in.
Or maybe some kind of thin but rigid plastic like material that you could roll-up several layers thick and then hold together with glue or screws?
Or make something out of fiberglass if you have the capability?
Definitely go with something light as it will reduce the weight your obstacle has to hold, and be easier to lift up onto the rails. Also keep in mind it could fall on you!
Maybe a large cardboard tube?(just don't get it wet)
Oil drum or metal garbage can from a city park would probably be easy to get free and you could weld your bars right on to it, but it might be a little heavy?
Just throwing out some ideas.
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Post by davidcampbell on May 28, 2009 22:41:26 GMT -5
top of the log is off limits, I think there's a yellow stripe indicating that if I remember correctly?
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Post by davidcampbell on May 28, 2009 22:43:41 GMT -5
what really saved me on that one by the way was my fingertips, because my feet totally slid out! But I guess I shouldn't talk about that too much here.
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Post by RiderLeangle on May 29, 2009 0:47:35 GMT -5
David, We're already pushing it with having a Slider Jump topic here anyways XD. But on what you said before, yes, the top of the log part itself has a yellow line on it which obviously indicates don't climb up and grab the bar
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Post by Oti on May 29, 2009 1:59:35 GMT -5
I don't know what I'll use for a log. I still have to finish my Spider Climb before I can begin the Slider Jump. I moved the walls and now I'm cementing them to the ground.
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Post by Oti on Jun 23, 2009 3:28:08 GMT -5
So, ran into a bit of a problem with the Slider Jump. I actually broke my arm finding out about it. Just kidding. I'm unbreakable. But yeah, problem. Here's a diagram: Here we have the Jumping Spider's Walls with the Slider Jump's rails on top of them. Our little stick man, Mike, is using the Salmon Ladder. Go Mike go! If the Slider Jump were built right there, there's a chance you could hit it when using the Salmon Ladder. Now, granted, you'd have to swing out about five feet, but for all I know, someone on this forum would do that when trying it. I guess I'm asking if this would bother anyone. And posting so you all know I haven't forgotten about the Slider Jump.
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Post by lazarus0280 on Jun 23, 2009 4:23:57 GMT -5
Well, I say safety first. If you think it could potentially harm someone then you may want to rethink it a tad. People using it though would probablly be aware of it and could adjust accordingly.
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Post by Oti on Jun 23, 2009 4:34:26 GMT -5
I don't think anyone swings out THAT far.
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Post by lazarus0280 on Jun 23, 2009 4:37:43 GMT -5
yeah 5 feet seems like alot of clearance, then again you could have a 6-3 terek or something one day training with ya, lol. I'd say your good to go though. whereabouts ya from? i'd love some training whenever ya opened this baby.
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Post by Oti on Jun 23, 2009 14:54:35 GMT -5
I'm in Northeast Mississippi.
Most of the people on this forum are actually invited to train with me, but most of them can't get out to me.
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Post by lazarus0280 on Jun 23, 2009 16:03:31 GMT -5
Yeah that's a little hike. My wife is from Tennessee. So I head west every now and then. While I am probablly a little older then most the people on here, it's not as hard for me to take a trip for something of that nature. Even planning a little vacation with the Mrs. and fitting a stay out there isn't out of the realm of possibility. Definately know I'm not it that kind of shape right now, but it's motivated me to start working out a bit more seriously.
Carrying over from the other thread, it's a damn shame there isn't a US version of this. Least more of us would feel like we'd have a shot and probablly train even that much more seriously.
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Post by Oti on Jun 23, 2009 17:04:21 GMT -5
Don't worry. I'll make an American Sasuke for us one day.
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Post by lazarus0280 on Jun 23, 2009 17:27:41 GMT -5
New I should of married into money!!! Maybe i should get a divorce and find me a rich gal!!! Someone with the financial clout to get something like this started. All you young guns out there keep your eyes open for a significant other with money. Lol
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