50x the buyin for SnG's? I wouldn't go that far. We've mentioned here before that you shouldn't risk more than 10% of you bankroll on any one game and that goes for SnG's as well. Unless you're new to poker, I see no reason to play smaller limits. If you have a $500 roll you're probably better off play $25 SnG's than $10 ones. Just keep in mind the skill level between $10 and $25 is much different. So again if you're new to poker, play the smaller ones, then move up.
As for pushing hard in first position like Gus Hansen, well you can, but certainly not at small limits. I think a lot of people forget that when he or Daniel push hard they are playing for much higher stakes than any of us play.
If you push hard for $5 in early position in a .50/$1 you may get called. Push hard in early position for $500 in a $5/$10 and only a couple of top hands will call you. Always keep that in mind when you play. Low limits are like home games. Someone is always the sheriff trying to keep the other player honest.
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