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Offline Clint Walker

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Long kong vs. quadruped run
« on: March 09, 2010, 04:35:16 AM »
An extended long/double kong can be a tricky thing to master, and I'm wondering if it's more or less effective then just a single kong then kicking/jumping off like running on all fours.

A long kong is more fluid and aesthetically pleasing, but it's difficult to maintain forward momentum. A "quad run" on the other hand is not as fluid, but has more power and forward momentum is replenished with each step. A quad run also tends to give you more options when it comes to exiting the maneuver and/or attacking a second obstacle.
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Re: Long kong vs. quadruped run
« Reply #1 on: March 09, 2010, 07:59:33 AM »
it all depends on preference and ability, i would rather double kong i don't ever quad run.
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Re: Long kong vs. quadruped run
« Reply #2 on: March 10, 2010, 07:41:54 AM »
dont forget dive rolls :D

you can cover quite a distance with those...
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Re: Long kong vs. quadruped run
« Reply #3 on: March 10, 2010, 03:49:30 PM »
Quote from: max eisenberg on March 10, 2010, 07:41:54 AM
dont forget dive rolls :D

you can cover quite a distance with those...

Legit. These are really useful.
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Re: Long kong vs. quadruped run
« Reply #4 on: March 31, 2010, 09:09:22 AM »
yea, i've been thinking the same thing about the quad run too
think i might give it a shot sometime and tell you how it goes
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Re: Long kong vs. quadruped run
« Reply #5 on: April 07, 2010, 05:02:42 AM »
If you're thinking about running over the top of the obstacle, it might just be faster to run normally.  Our bodies aren't meant for QM, so it would be a bit quicker to just run on your legs.
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Re: Long kong vs. quadruped run
« Reply #6 on: May 19, 2010, 01:47:36 PM »
the quad run is incredibly powerful (at least when i use it) and if you where to just run across an obsticle it would disrupt your flow. also its not very hard to do.
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Re: Long kong vs. quadruped run
« Reply #7 on: May 20, 2010, 01:48:38 PM »
I find that Konging (whether one long kong or double kong) is more effective. It preserves forward momentum while still maintaining a fluid movement.

The QR needs more parts to move at a consistent rate. I think it is more work to QR than to Kong, but everyone is different. Do what fits your preference.
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Re: Long kong vs. quadruped run
« Reply #8 on: June 03, 2010, 04:33:58 AM »
Quote from: Jake Chess on May 20, 2010, 01:48:38 PM
I find that Konging (whether one long kong or double kong) is more effective. It preserves forward momentum while still maintaining a fluid movement.

The QR needs more parts to move at a consistent rate. I think it is more work to QR than to Kong, but everyone is different. Do what fits your preference.
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Re: Long kong vs. quadruped run
« Reply #9 on: June 04, 2010, 10:10:16 PM »
Learn both, you may not always be able to dive kong, double kong, or quadruped, etc. on the same objects so why not learn them all?
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Re: Long kong vs. quadruped run
« Reply #10 on: June 16, 2010, 07:47:01 AM »
+1 for the dive roll, nobody uses these enough
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