Cargo Net

Device dimensions 209X129X251 cm

Safety zone dimensions 632X552 cm

Safety zone area 30,9 m2

Maximum user's weight 120 kg

Users group Users over 140 cm tall can exercise on the devices.

Free fall height 2,39 m

Norm PN-EN 16630:2015-07

 

 

Cargo Net – Modular Rope Net Obstacle for Outdoor Ninja Courses

 

 

Cargo Net is a rope net obstacle for ninja courses: a frame mounted high on four posts, with a net of ropes under which athletes travel in a hang, gripping one rope after another. The net is flexible and sways slightly, so unlike rigid bars every grip demands feel, rhythm and control of the whole body. It is one of the most recognisable obstacles in ninja sport and a classic test of upper-body strength.

 

What is the Cargo Net obstacle?

 

The module consists of a net of ropes joined by connectors in a regular grid, stretched between two steel beams on four tall support posts. The challenge is to travel beneath the net in a hang, without touching the ground, by gripping the ropes or connectors in turn and moving the body along the obstacle. Hands, shoulders, back and core work throughout, and speed depends on rhythm as much as on raw strength.

 

Benefits for users

 

• A clear goal. Everyone knows at once what to do, and progress is visible from attempt to attempt.
• Suitable for different levels. The net offers many points to grip, so beginners take it slowly and carefully, while advanced athletes move smoothly, race against the clock or skip cells.
• A natural, intuitive movement. Hanging and travelling hand over hand along ropes is familiar from climbing and playgrounds, so the obstacle invites even people who have never done ninja training to have a go.
• Changing difficulty. The flexible net reacts to the user’s movement, so every crossing feels a little different.
• Great for competition. Cargo Net works well in timed runs, challenges and events.
• Built for outdoor use. The steel construction is designed for intensive use outdoors. Hot-dip galvanised bars are a proven protection against corrosion, and the absence of paint eliminates the problem of flaking paint on frequently used elements.

 

Training benefits

 

Cargo Net develops the skills that decide results on ninja courses:

• Grip and forearm strength – the ropes are thinner and move more than bars.
• Grip and forearm strength – the ropes are thinner and move more than bars.
  Shoulder strength and stability – a hang requires active work from the shoulder blades.\
• Back and arm muscles – they move the body along the net.
• Core muscles – they keep the body in line and control the swing.
• Coordination and sense of rhythm – smooth, alternating transfer from rope to rope.
• Strength endurance – keeping going over a longer hang.

It is also a good preparation for obstacles that demand a strong grip, such as walls, ropes and jump-to-grip obstacles.

 

 

Difficulty level

 

Medium, with a wide range of progression. The net is easy to understand and offers many points to grip, but travelling in a hang demands strength, rhythm and endurance. Difficulty increases with the length of the section, the spacing of the ropes, speed, time limits and the rules of the crossing (for example hands only, or with help from the legs). The longer the hang, the faster the forearms tire, so beginners usually start with shorter sections while advanced athletes race against the clock.

 

How to complete Cargo Net – step by step

 

1. Start with a secure grip. Wrap the whole hand around the rope or connector with the thumb around it. Do not hold it with your fingertips alone.
2. Plan your route. Choose the lines you will follow and look two grips ahead.
3. Keep your shoulders active. Do not hang passively from the joints. Draw the shoulder blades gently down and keep the body tight.
4. Use rhythm and swing. The net sways, so movements should be smooth and coordinated. A slight lean in the direction of travel helps you reach the next grip.
5. Grab with one hand, then the other. Release one hand only when the other is firmly on the rope.
6. Relax your grip between movements. Do not squeeze harder than necessary, because the forearms tire quickly.
7. Advanced athletes can skip cells. This saves time but demands an accurate grip and good control of the swing. Finish with a controlled drop above the safety area.

Before use, check that the ropes, connectors and fixings are in good condition and that the net is dry and clean.

 

 

Certification and user age

 

The equipment is certified to EN 16630, which assumes that users are teenagers and adults aged 14 and over, or people taller than 1,400 mm. If required, we can prepare a version for younger users compliant with EN 1176.

 

Modular Ninja Course Design: Flexible Layouts for Architects and Designers

 

Cargo Net is part of a modular system that makes it easier to design a ninja course tailored to a specific site. Instead of a rigid, ready-made set, you work with modules from which you can design a linear layout, a loop or a zone with several routes. You can adapt the layout to the shape of the plot, existing trees, changes in level, pedestrian routes, utilities and safety zones. The rope net works as a hanging obstacle with a different grip from bars and rungs, as a transition between modules, or as a visually light accent along the route.

 

What modularity means for an architect:

 

• Designing for a specific space. The number and order of modules follow the site layout, not a fixed set size.
• Phased delivery. The course can be planned in stages to match the client’s budget and extended later without redesigning the whole.
• Different age groups in one space. Modules with different levels of difficulty allow separate routes for younger users and for advanced athletes.
• Consistency with the surroundings. Repeating elements make it easier to keep a unified design language across the landscape scheme.
• Flexibility for the future. The layout can be modified as users’ needs change, without replacing the whole installation.
• Simpler documentation. Repeatable modules with clearly specified parameters simplify drawings, schedules and tender specifications.

 

Cargo nets in ninja TV shows

 

Rope nets are a classic of ninja courses. In American Ninja Warrior, the net climb (Cargo Climb, and Cargo Net in seasons 2–3) was the tenth and final obstacle of the city finals in seasons 1–4, with a net between about 9.5 and 15 metres tall. In season 5, the Denver qualifiers featured Jump Hang Kai, where athletes grabbed a hanging net and travelled across it with hands and feet, and in season 7 the Houston course included Cargo Crossing, with a suspended net that moved like a see-saw. Cargo Crossing also appeared in national editions of the format, including the Polish version, where it was called “Pajęczyna” (Spider’s Web). Our module is inspired by that classic idea.

 

Frequently asked questions

 

Who is the Cargo Net module for? The equipment is certified to EN 16630, which assumes that users are teenagers and adults aged 14 and over, or people taller than 1,400 mm. If required, we can prepare a version for younger users compliant with EN 1176. 

Can the module be combined with other obstacles? Yes. It is a module of a modular system, so it can be freely combined into ninja course configurations.

Is it suitable for outdoor use? Yes. It is a steel structure designed for outdoor use. Hot-dip galvanised bars are a proven protection against corrosion, and the absence of paint eliminates the problem of flaking paint on frequently used elements.

What kind of training does Cargo Net provide? It develops grip, shoulder, back and core strength, as well as coordination and strength endurance.