I use the kick fairly frequently in multiplayer and it seems that people don't expect it (in the case of this replay). It is extremely powerful(noted in replay), and evades most starting techs. So I was wondering has the kick been overlooked or just become obsolete?
Oh and if you didn't catch my drift earlier, check out the replay it definitely proves a basic kicks power(2 turn 10frame setting kick)

one of my sig moves consists of a combo about 60 % kick and 30% punch and 10% balance

Rubby's shadow kick pwns!