Balance Beam
Step onto the Balance Beam, an 8-foot long obstacle with a 4-inch thick surface that challenges your balance, focus, and poise with every step! Similar to our XS Balance Beam but offering a slightly wider stance, this beam tests ninjas of all skill levels, demanding core stability and precise footwork as you traverse its length. With customizable entry and exit methods as the primary variations, the Balance Beam adapts to your course, delivering a fun and engaging experience that can be tailored to any skill level.
Entry and Exit Variations
Lache Entry from Another Obstacle How It Works: Ninjas swing from a preceding obstacle, such as a Trapeze Bar or Rope Swing, to land on the Balance Beam and walk its 8-foot span. Difficulty Variance: A 2-3 foot lache suits beginners, needing controlled landings. Intermediates handle 4-5 feet, requiring timing, while advanced users conquer 6-7 feet, demanding precision on the wider surface.Benefits: Enhances mid-air transitions and balance skills, adding an exciting aerial start.
Run-Up Entry for Speed to the Next Obstacle How It Works: Ninjas sprint to the Balance Beam and run across its 8-foot length to build momentum, launching toward the next obstacle like a Quad Steps or Nunchucks.Difficulty Variance: A 2-3 foot run-up suits beginners, focusing on balance under speed. Intermediates handle 4-5 feet, requiring faster pacing, while advanced users tackle 6-7 feet, testing coordination and power.Benefits: Boosts leg strength and momentum control, turning the beam into a dynamic launchpad.
Precision Exit to a Distant Platform How It Works: After traversing the Balance Beam, ninjas leap from the end to a distant target, such as a Precision Trainer or landing zone.Difficulty Variance: A 2-3 foot jump is beginner-friendly, emphasizing landing stability. Intermediates face 4-5 feet, testing accuracy, while advanced users conquer 6-7 feet, pushing precision under pressure.Benefits: Improves landing technique and spatial awareness, creating a rewarding conclusion.
The Balance Beam’s 4-inch thickness provides a more forgiving surface than the XS version, yet its entry and exit distances (2-7 feet) amplify the challenge. Whether laching in, running for speed, or leaping out, this 8-foot obstacle delivers a fun, customizable, and engaging experience that keeps ninjas stepping up to the test!
