UFO
Prepare for an out-of-this-world challenge with the UFO, an Atomik-inspired floating saucer that tests your lache precision, grip strength, and balance! This 16-inch wide disc, suspended from the truss, is designed to challenge ninjas of all skill levels, with adjustable straps that can make it slightly more forgiving—yet it remains easy to topple due to its 10-degree taper. The entry and exit methods, along with their distances, drastically alter the difficulty, ensuring a thrilling and customizable experience for any course.
Entry and Exit Variations
Lache Entry from Another ObstacleHow It Works: Ninjas swing from another obstacle, such as a Trapeze Bar or Rope Swing, to lache onto the UFO, gripping its tapered edge mid-air to stick the landing.Difficulty Variance: A 2-3 foot lache suits beginners, needing basic timing. Intermediates handle 4-6 feet, requiring momentum, while advanced users conquer 7-9 feet, demanding precision on the unstable saucer.Benefits: Enhances mid-air transitions and grip accuracy, adding a high-stakes aerial start.
Lache Exit to Another ObstacleHow It Works: Ninjas leap from the UFO to lache onto another obstacle, like a Nunchuck or Cliff Hanger, requiring a precise release despite the saucer’s instability.Difficulty Variance: A 1-2 foot lache suits beginners, focusing on grip release. Intermediates handle 3-5 feet, needing timing, while advanced users tackle 6-8 feet, demanding strength on a toppling surface.Benefits: Boosts lache technique and mental focus, creating a dramatic, high-risk finish.
Strap Adjustment Options
Minimal Straps (Challenging): Using fewer straps increases the UFO’s wobble, making it highly unstable and easy to topple, perfect for advanced ninjas seeking a tough challenge.
Multiple Straps (Slightly Forgiving): Adding more straps reduces the wobble slightly, offering a bit more stability while still maintaining the UFO’s tendency to topple, ideal for intermediates.
The UFO’s 10-degree taper ensures that one mistake can send you falling, with strap adjustments and entry/exit distances (entry 2-9 feet, exit 1-8 feet) tailoring the challenge. Whether laching in or out, this obstacle delivers a fun, intense, and customizable experience that keeps ninjas on their toes!
