The Log Grip (ロッググリップ) is a First Stage obstacle implemented with the SASUKE 18 redesign after Nagano Makoto's kanzenseiha. The competitor must cling onto a vertical log 60 cm thick with their arms and legs while it slides down a nine meter track to the next platform. The log contains many small indentations to provide some grip. The track is similar to the one previously used for the Sandan Rolling Maruta, but the drops are bigger and the track is longer. In addition, the drops are closer together, almost eliminating a chance to recover from the previous drop. The Log Grip has been used many times in STICKMAN SASUKE as well.
SASUKE 21 ~ SASUKE 25[]
In SASUKE 21, the Log Grip was modified. The actual log was placed lower to the platform and a new mechanism was engineered where once a competitor applied his or her weight, the log would start down the track. This proved to make the log much easier to start. Competitors would fail more because of the speed and shock of the drops. It was the second obstacle initially, but became the third obstacle in SASUKE 22; the Circle Hammer (and later the Curtain Slider and X-Bridge) took its previous position as the second obstacle. In SASUKE 25, it was moved even later in the course, shifting to the fifth obstacle. Since being moved later into the course people would show fatigue and fail. It was removed after SASUKE 25.
SASUKE 29 Version[]
The Log Grip returned for SASUKE 29 as the second obstacle. However, the obstacle now had two ledges to hang on instead of the holes in the previous versions. For men the ledges were taller than the ledges women used. This modification made the obstacle extremely easier as many competitors were placing their hands on top of the ledges, providing extra grip.
STICKMAN SASUKE 1~4, 7~8 Version[]
Log Grip (SM SASUKE 1)
This version of the Log Grip was basically the same as the SASUKE 18~20 Version.
STICKMAN SASUKE NEO Version[]
The Log Grip returned yet again in STICKMAN SASUKE IX, this time split into two. The first section can be known as either the Tree of Woe or the Jumping Log, where competitors will hit a trampoline in order to reach the log. The second section, the Spinning Log Grip, gets rid of the normal drops in the track and replaces them will a rotating log that the competitors must hang on. This version prved to be fatal to many competitors.
Competitor's Success Rate[]
Real SASUKE[]
All results based on the TBS broadcast and external information found
| SASUKE | Clears | Attempts | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 37 | 52 | 71.15% |
| 19 | 43 | 52 | 82.69% |
| 20 | 63 | 85 | 74.12% |
| 21 | 58 | 73 | 79.45% |
| 22 | 49 | 59 | 83.05% |
| 23 | 64 | 72 | 88.89% |
| 24 | 36 | 59 | 61.02% |
| 25 | 21 | 26 | 82.61% |
| 29 | 57 | 60 | 95% |
| Total | 426 | 545 | 78.17% |
STICKMAN SASUKE[]
| SM SASUKE | Clears | Attempts | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 10 | 100% |
| 2 | 11 | 12 | 91.66% |
| 3 | 13 | 14 | 92.85% |
| 4 | 11 | 11 | 100% |
| 7 | 18 | 18 | 100% |
| 8 | 15 | 15 | 100% |
| Total | 88 | 90 | 97.77% |
STICKMAN SASUKE NEO[]
Jumping Log[]
| SM SASUKE | Clears | Attempts | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 17 | 19 | 89.47% |
| 10 | 18 | 19 | 94.73% |
| 11 | |||
| Total | 35 | 38 | 92.10% |
Spinning Log Grip[]
| SM SASUKE | Clears | Attempts | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 14 | 17 | 82.35% |
| 10 | 14 | 18 | 77.77% |
| 11 | |||
| Total | 28 | 35 | 80% |