Pistons
Get ready to tackle the Pistons, inflatable cylinder-shaped obstacles that bring a bouncy, unpredictable challenge to your course! With 4 Pistons available, this obstacle tests your balance, agility, and grip strength, offering versatile setups that cater to ninjas of all skill levels. Whether arranged in a row, scattered for laches, or paired for head-to-head races, the Pistons deliver a fun and dynamic experience that can be customized to fit any event, from casual gatherings to competitive showdowns.
Setup Variations and Features
Four-in-a-Row SetupHow It Works: All 4 Pistons are aligned in a straight sequence, suspended from the truss, requiring ninjas to traverse each cylinder one after the other, balancing on their wobbly surfaces across the lane.Difficulty Adjustment: A 0-1 foot gap between Pistons suits beginners, allowing careful steps. Intermediates handle 2-3 feet, needing faster transitions, while advanced users face 4+ feet, demanding precise balance and endurance.Benefits: Builds core stability and confidence, offering a continuous challenge that tests focus over a longer traverse.
Scattered Lache SetupHow It Works: The 4 Pistons are placed throughout the course at varying distances, forcing ninjas to lache to each one from other obstacles like a Trapeze Bar or Nunchucks, gripping the inflatable surface mid-air.Difficulty Variance: A 2-3 foot lache is beginner-friendly, focusing on grip timing. Intermediates tackle 4-5 feet, requiring momentum, while advanced users conquer 6-8 feet, testing grip strength and accuracy on the unstable surface.Benefits: Enhances lache technique and adaptability, adding an aerial element that keeps the course dynamic.
Head-to-Head Race SetupHow It Works: Two Pistons are placed in each lane, creating identical challenges for a side-by-side race. Ninjas traverse or lache across their two Pistons, racing to reach the end first.Difficulty Variance: A 1-2 foot gap suits beginners for a controlled race. Intermediates face 3-4 feet, balancing speed and stability, while advanced users tackle 5-6 feet, pushing agility under competitive pressure.Benefits: Sparks friendly competition, boosts adrenaline, and sharpens reaction time, making it a crowd-pleasing highlight.
The Pistons’ inflatable design adds a thrilling layer of instability, with adjustable setups and distances ensuring a tailored challenge. Whether traversing all four in a row, laching through the course, or racing head-to-head, this obstacle delivers a fun, engaging, and customizable experience that keeps participants bouncing back for more!
