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Post by zoran on Nov 26, 2021 16:32:11 GMT -5
Very unlikely obviously but let's say they push themselves to the limit and with yamada getting some benefits due to age ,they manage to clear stage 1. What would your reaction to this be and how do you think they'd do in stage 2?
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Post by CustomGaming57 on Nov 26, 2021 17:15:47 GMT -5
You already made a thread asking the exact same question about this and there are multiple answers that could be given.
Yamada isn’t even in question because he is now 56 years old and unless over 50s challengers get a time bonus like females which I don’t think is actually true, then Yamada easily has a 0% chance of clearing Stage 1, especially because his pace on the course is far too slow and that there would be no way in hell he’d even make it past the Dragon Glider. He shouldn’t have even competed in this tournament because we’ve already seen how far he could get in the present era of SASUKE and we don’t need to see it again.
If Shingo cleared which I think is only 20% likely now given his age and the difficulty of Stage 1, I would be overjoyed because he’s my second favourite All-Star behind Nagano and it would be amazing to see him excited to finally hit a buzzer after seven years. I think the furthest he’d make it in Stage 2 would be the Backstream which he struggled with previously and now with the difficulty of the Rolling Log, it decreases his chances of clearing that particular obstacle even more. Sadly however, I don’t think he’ll ever clear Stage 1 again because he’s too prone to making mental mistakes and that he’s getting older now. In the unlikely event that he does make it past the Dragon Glider, he might likely time out on the Warped Wall either due to the wet weather or lack of stamina, even though I know he has great leg power but having to scale two Warped Walls would probably be too much for him to ask at his reasonable age.
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Post by zoran on Nov 26, 2021 18:21:19 GMT -5
You already made a thread asking the exact same question about this and there are multiple answers that could be given. Yamada isn’t even in question because he is now 56 years old and unless over 50s challengers get a time bonus like females which I don’t think is actually true, then Yamada easily has a 0% chance of clearing Stage 1, especially because his pace on the course is far too slow and that there would be no way in hell he’d even make it past the Dragon Glider. He shouldn’t have even competed in this tournament because we’ve already seen how far he could get in the present era of SASUKE and we don’t need to see it again. If Shingo cleared which I think is only 20% likely now given his age and the difficulty of Stage 1, I would be overjoyed because he’s my second favourite All-Star behind Nagano and it would be amazing to see him excited to finally hit a buzzer after seven years. I think the furthest he’d make it in Stage 2 would be the Backstream which he struggled with previously and now with the difficulty of the Rolling Log, it decreases his chances of clearing that particular obstacle even more. Sadly however, I don’t think he’ll ever clear Stage 1 again because he’s too prone to making mental mistakes and that he’s getting older now. In the unlikely event that he does make it past the Dragon Glider, he might likely time out on the Warped Wall either due to the wet weather or lack of stamina, even though I know he has great leg power but having to scale two Warped Walls would probably be too much for him to ask at his reasonable age. I'm not asking is it likely or what are the chances of it happening. I'm asking if say by a miracle it does what would you reaction be and how do you think they would fare on stage 2? |
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Post by CustomGaming57 on Nov 26, 2021 18:40:07 GMT -5
With Yamada it's hypothetical but he'd definitely not make it any further than the Salmon Ladder, given his poor strength attributing to his old age.
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Post by Sasuke Mania on Nov 26, 2021 22:35:15 GMT -5
Very unlikely obviously but let's say they push themselves to the limit and with yamada getting some benefits due to age ,they manage to clear stage 1. What would your reaction to this be and how do you think they'd do in stage 2? Yamada? I respect his dedication but I think I'd try to wake up or see if I've time travelled to 20 years ago. Shingo? Idk..the man seems to be getting closer and closer each time, I think I'd be surprised but also very ecstatic |
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Post by zoran on Nov 27, 2021 4:35:24 GMT -5
Very unlikely obviously but let's say they push themselves to the limit and with yamada getting some benefits due to age ,they manage to clear stage 1. What would your reaction to this be and how do you think they'd do in stage 2? Yamada? I respect his dedication but I think I'd try to wake up or see if I've time travelled to 20 years ago. Shingo? Idk..the man seems to be getting closer and closer each time, I think I'd be surprised but also very ecstatic Nanotech could help him in 20 years time. |
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Post by dakohosu on Nov 27, 2021 5:49:23 GMT -5
I haven’t really thought about Yamada because the possibility of it happening is so low, effectively non-existent at this point. I would honestly be gobsmacked and wonder what kind of psychedelic I’d accidentally taken/be in denial for years that such an event would’ve happened.
R/e Shingo I’d be KINDA shocked given that he’s 8 Stage 1 failures deep but also given how stagnant Stage 1 has become it wouldn’t be completely out of the ordinary. If you think about it it’s simply a case of whether he gets past the Dragon Glider or not. But it would just make me look forward to Stage 2 way more knowing that Shingo’s going to be attempting it; I mean there’s no way he’ll clear but it would be fun to watch.
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Post by hoseasasuke on Nov 27, 2021 5:58:34 GMT -5
If Yamada clears, I'd wake up. 0,000000000001 percent chance of that happening. Shingo clearing would fill me with joy.
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Post by darthvaderlim on Nov 27, 2021 20:25:05 GMT -5
I'd pinch myself or do a drug test
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Post by subtleagent on Nov 28, 2021 14:29:23 GMT -5
Shingo showed he can still do the Salmon Ladder, but the last time he even touched one in SASUKE was back in 2014 (mind you he's never failed one, but he's only attempted the obstacle like 4 times). Then again, the Nobori/Kudari version is underwhelmingly easy and I don't think he'd have much issue with that alone, but with the Rolling Log in play he has virtually no shot at beating Stage 2. At best he would time out late, but realistically speaking I feel he would have his first Salmon Ladder fail.
Yamada I don't see beating Stage 1 since I feel he was among the crowd that only got to the Dragon Glider because of the Silk Slider and even then he had only 20 seconds (compared to Nagano who still had around 40 and I consider you to have a good chance of clearing if you have 40 seconds when you get to the Dragon Glider). But if he did I would see the Rolling Log eating him and if it somehow didn't the Salmon Ladder definitely would.
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Post by LusitaniaAngel313 on Nov 29, 2021 4:09:49 GMT -5
If Yamada cleared I would question how much time they added so it can cushion him. Shingo!? I WOULD LOSE MY MIND IN ABSOLUTE HAPPINESS! I kept saying Shingo isn't through with this stage yet, I feel he can do it! He just needs to prove I'm right.  |
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Post by yusukeisthegoat227 on Nov 30, 2021 15:48:10 GMT -5
Yamada clearing would absolutely shock me, but at the same time fill me with joy. The man literally hasn't cleared the first stage since I was a toddler, so to see him do it at age 56 would be nuts. And that's exactly why I think it's practically impossible. Still, with all my nostalgia for the All Stars, I'll root for him.
Shingo I'm rooting even harder for because I actually think he has a realistic shot of clearing the First Stage, and I like him more than Yamada anyway. He's always been one of my favorite competitors. Unless he derps things up, he definitely can at least get to the dragon glider. But from there, he has to hang on (unlike in 38). And he has to scale two Warped Walls, which despite his past success on the obstacle, might be tricky at his age. But I'll be rooting harder for Shingo than any other competitor. I will be very happy if he clears Stage 1, and at least a little surprised given his recent track record.
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Post by ninja1985 on Nov 30, 2021 21:05:47 GMT -5
Why is Yamada Back?
I thought he was banned?
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Post by m4tt3r0x on Nov 30, 2021 22:15:10 GMT -5
Why is Yamada Back? I thought he was banned? He competed last year, and in 33, and has been coaching young guys every year after the alleged drama happened during Sasuke 30. He was also the main advertising point along with Nagano last tournament. He's far from banned |
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Post by dakohosu on Dec 1, 2021 5:40:46 GMT -5
He defo did get banned at some point around Sasuke 30, though it clearly wasn't that bad given that his Black Tigers competed in subsequent tournaments and he himself returned for Sasuke 33. The ban was because of some (most likely petty) argument with Inui.
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Post by CustomGaming57 on Dec 3, 2021 1:51:37 GMT -5
Why is Yamada Back? I thought he was banned? I said to myself before the tournament aired that if Yamada decided to compete again in 39, then this would be even more reason for me being not to look forward to watching it at the end of the year. I only wanted to see the All-Stars that still have a possibility of clearing again compete in this tournament, but instead my least favourite of them all who’s never going to make it past Stage 1 strikes again. When oh when will this elderly man ever stop participating forever? It’s just far too much now that he keeps breaking his multiple unretirements every time. |
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Post by dakohosu on Dec 3, 2021 5:33:46 GMT -5
Dude we get it you hate Yamada.
The tournament has already taped so unless you want to invent a time machine to go back 5 weeks, travel to Japan, and prevent him from competing then deal with it. Hahaha
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Post by Dazed (Wiin) on Dec 3, 2021 6:58:05 GMT -5
Why is Yamada Back? I thought he was banned? I said to myself before the tournament aired that if Yamada decided to compete again in 39, then this would be even more reason for me being not to look forward to watching it at the end of the year. This guy vs everyone else on the forum who actually enjoys the show and is here for a reason.  |
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Post by CustomGaming57 on Dec 3, 2021 10:12:14 GMT -5
I 100% hope that a bunch of international foreigners will be able to participate again next year, along with hopefully Nagano.
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Post by dakohosu on Dec 4, 2021 5:49:27 GMT -5
I don't know why people are so shocked Nagano isn't competing this year.
Unlike Yamada he actually did plan on sticking to his retirement but only competing in Sasuke 38 to boost morale due to how badly 2020 had gone otherwise. He did already say he'll be competing in Sasuke 40 to celebrate the anniversary, but again only really as a 'special guest' appearance because he still wants to honor his retirement.
If he competed in 39, then he would be competing for 3 tournaments in a row which doesn't really constitute him being retired. The guy's turning 50 next year so I think he's got more pertinent things in his life than training for a competition that he lost his flair and passion for almost 10 years ago now.
Either way, I do hope he competes in Sasuke 40. Ideally I'd like to have seen every All-Star returning for the anniversary tournament, but that's plain unrealistic as half of them are fully retired due to injuries/conditions.
And about the foreigners, it does suck a** but hey, at least we're actually getting Sasuke tournaments. For all we know COVID could've halted everything and we'd still be arguing over the results of Sasuke 37 lol.
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