Trapeze Bars
Unleash your inner acrobat with the Trapeze Bar, a versatile obstacle designed to elevate your course with dynamic swinging challenges! Perfect for laches or connecting to and from other obstacles, this bar tests your timing, grip strength, and coordination, offering a customizable experience tailored to ninjas of all skill levels. The difficulty varies based on the distance between bars, adjustable from 2 to 16 feet, making it adaptable for beginners to seasoned pros.
Setup Variations
Lache Setup
How It Works: Swing from one Trapeze Bar to another, releasing and catching with precision to cover the gap. Distances range from 2 to 16 feet, with the bar height adjustable to suit your approach.
Difficulty Variance: At 2-4 feet, it’s manageable for beginners, though newbies may struggle with 4 feet due to timing and reach. Gaps of 8-12 feet challenge intermediates, while 16 feet tests advanced ninjas with maximum swing control and power.
Benefits: Builds confidence in mid-air transitions and enhances explosive strength, ideal for linking obstacles in a fluid course.
Monkey Bar Ascending Setup
How It Works: The Trapeze Bars are set 1-2 feet apart with heights increasing by 1-6 inches per bar, requiring an upward swing from one bar to the next, culminating at the highest point.
Difficulty Variance: A 1-inch height increase per bar is approachable for beginners, focusing on rhythm. A 3-4 inch increase suits intermediates, demanding more arm strength, while 5-6 inches per bar challenges advanced users with a steeper climb.
Benefits: Strengthens upper body power and endurance, perfect for ninjas aiming to conquer vertical challenges.
Monkey Bar Descending Setup
How It Works: Bars are set 1-2 feet apart with heights decreasing by 1-6 inches per bar, allowing a controlled downward swing to each subsequent bar.
Difficulty Variance: A 1-2 inch decrease per bar is manageable for novices, requiring focus to maintain control. A 3-4 inch drop tests intermediates with added momentum, while 5-6 inches per bar challenges advanced users to manage speed and landing accuracy.
Benefits: Hones technique and coordination, offering a dynamic descent that builds confidence in downward movements.
Monkey Bar Up and Down Setup
How It Works: Bars are set 1-2 feet apart, with heights rising by 1-6 inches to a midpoint peak, then dropping by 1-6 inches, mimicking a rollercoaster swing path.
Difficulty Variance: A 1-2 inch change per bar suits beginners with a gentle up-and-down flow. A 3-4 inch shift challenges intermediates with a steeper transition, while 5-6 inches per bar tests advanced users with intense adaptability demands.
Benefits: Enhances versatility and mental focus, delivering a full-body workout that challenges both ascent and descent skills.
Monkey Bar Level Setup
How It Works: All Trapeze Bars are set at the same height, with adjustable distances of 1-4 feet between them, allowing a consistent swing across the setup.
Difficulty Variance: At 1-2 feet apart, it’s ideal for beginners to build rhythm and confidence. Distances of 2-3 feet challenge intermediates with a faster pace, while 3-4 feet test advanced users with greater swing control and stamina.
Benefits: Perfect for focusing on technique and endurance, this setup offers a straightforward yet customizable challenge for all skill levels.
Each Trapeze Bar variation transforms your course into a thrilling showcase of skill and strength, with adjustable settings ensuring a perfect fit for any event or ninja ability level!
