Cliff Hanger
Grip your way through the Cliff Hanger, a nail-biting obstacle that challenges your finger strength, endurance, and precision as you traverse narrow ledges suspended from the truss! Designed for ninjas of all skill levels, this obstacle tests your ability to hang on and move across its demanding grips, with customizable entry and exit variations that drastically alter the difficulty. Choose between a simple platform step or a high-stakes lache from another obstacle, with adjustable distances ensuring a tailored challenge for any course.
Entry and Exit Variations
Box Platform Entry (Easiest) How It Works: Ninjas step from a stable box platform directly onto the Cliff Hanger’s first ledge, beginning the traverse across its narrow grips.Difficulty Variance: A 1-2 foot step is beginner-friendly, focusing on grip initiation. Intermediates face 3-4 feet, requiring a small leap, while advanced users tackle 5-6 feet, demanding a controlled jump to start.Benefits: Builds confidence in grip strength, offering a straightforward entry that eases ninjas into the challenge.
Lache Entry from Another Obstacle (Hardest) How It Works: Ninjas swing from a preceding obstacle and lache to the Cliff Hanger’s first ledge, gripping the narrow edge mid-air to begin the traverse.Difficulty Variance: A 1-3 foot lache suits beginners, needing basic timing. Intermediates handle 4-6 feet, requiring momentum, while advanced users conquer 7-8 feet, demanding precision and control.Benefits: Enhances mid-air transitions and grip precision, adding a high-stakes aerial start.
Box Platform Exit (Easiest) How It Works: After traversing the Cliff Hanger, ninjas leap from the final ledge to a stable box platform to complete the obstacle.Difficulty Variance: A 0-1 foot jump is manageable for beginners, focusing on a safe dismount. Intermediates face 2-3 feet, needing accuracy, while advanced users tackle 4-6 feet, testing endurance after the traverse.Benefits: Provides a controlled finish, allowing ninjas to focus on grip endurance during the traverse.
Lache Exit to Another Obstacle (Hardest) How It Works: Ninjas leap from the Cliff Hanger’s final ledge to lache onto another obstacle, requiring a precise catch. Difficulty Variance: A 1-2 foot lache suits beginners, emphasizing grip release. Intermediates handle 3-4 feet, needing timing, while advanced users face 5-8 feet, demanding exceptional precision and strength.Benefits: Boosts lache technique and mental focus, creating a dramatic, high-risk finish.
Lache Obstacle Options
Choose from the following obstacles for your lache entry or exit, each adding its own unique challenge:
Trapeze Bar: Easiest option
Nunchuck: Requires precise hand placement, adding a grip challenge.
XL Nunchuck: Larger grip increases endurance demands, ideal for advanced users.
UFO: Its tapered design and anchor point tests grip stability and balance, making catches trickier.
Rope: The swinging arc demands control, amplifying the lache difficulty.
The Cliff Hanger’s difficulty hinges on the entry and exit distances, with each lache obstacle adding unique challenges to the setup. Whether stepping from a box or laching with intensity, this obstacle delivers a gripping, customizable challenge that keeps participants on edge!
