It is a little bit strange that no one mentioned Eric Grauffel here as one of the best stage strategist?! Actualy he is THE BEST! For me he is number 1 strategist in the world, no one can compare with him even nowdays. I think if you will have poor startegy skills you will not be unbeaten for 10 years... I do agree, that your strategy should be based on your level skill, but it is nothing special. If you want to be on top for so long you should further and to know weakness and strenghts of your fellow competitors also and your strategy may change even deppending on shooting range ground layout and can look strange from side. I also admire Todd Jarret. I saw couple of stages shoot by him differently in Open on video , that are very brave decissions, based on skills and expirience. That is why he is nr 2 in the World. Nr. 3 is TGO, he is not so fast, but very smart shooter with perfect skills on demand.