Climbing Wall

Device dimensions 130X10X251 cm

Safety zone dimensions 556X436 cm

Safety zone area 20,16 m2

Maximum user's weight 120 kg

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

Free fall height 2,44 m

Norm PN-EN 16630:2015-07

 

Climbing Wall – Modular Climbing Wall Obstacle for Outdoor Ninja Courses

 

Climbing Wall is a ninja course climbing obstacle: a vertical panel with grip holes that athletes climb or traverse using both hands and feet. Climbing is one of the most natural human movements, and on a ninja course it takes on a new form: you have to read the pattern of holds quickly, plan your route and work with your whole body. Everyone understands the task at first glance, and the skill grows with experience.

 

What is the Climbing Wall obstacle?

 

The module consists of a panel with a non-slip, textured surface, fixed in a steel frame between two tall posts. Grip holes are cut into the panel and arranged in a zigzag pattern across several levels. The athlete uses them as hand and foot holds to climb the wall without touching the ground beside it.

 

Benefits for users

 

• A clear goal. Everyone knows at once what to do, and progress shows in how quickly and smoothly the wall is climbed.
• Many routes on one wall. The arrangement of the holes lets users choose an easier or harder line, so the same obstacle suits beginners and advanced athletes.
• Full-body training. Climbing engages the arms, back, core and legs at the same time.
• Great for competition. Climbing Wall 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

 

Climbing Wall develops skills that help on every ninja course:

• Grip and forearm strength – every hold has to be kept under body weight.
• Back and arm strength – pulling the body upwards.
• Leg strength and footwork – done correctly, the legs take most of the load.
• Core muscles – they keep the body close to the wall.
• Coordination and movement planning – reading the pattern of holds and choosing a route in advance.
• Strength endurance – over repeated ascents.

It is a good obstacle for learning basic climbing technique and for building strength before more demanding hanging obstacles.

 

Difficulty level

 

Medium, with a wide range of progression. Climbing on grip holes is intuitive and accessible to beginners, yet it can be made progressively harder. Difficulty increases with the chosen route, speed, a limit on the number of holds, time limits and extra rules, such as avoiding certain holes. This makes the wall suitable for ninja parks for children and teenagers as well as for the training of advanced athletes.

 

How to complete Climbing Wall – step by step

 

1. Plan your route. Before you start, choose the holes you will use and look two moves ahead.
2. Keep three points of contact. Move one hand or foot at a time and keep the other three stable.
3. Keep your hips close to the wall. This puts the body weight on the legs, not on the arms.
4. Work with your legs. Place each foot precisely, on the front of the foot, and push from it rather than only pulling with the arms.
5. Grip securely, but not too hard. Wrap the whole hand around the hold and do not squeeze harder than necessary.
6. Keep a steady rhythm and breathe. Smooth, calm movements save energy.
7. Advanced athletes can climb faster. They skip holds or use dynamic moves, which demands an accurate judgement of distance. Finish with a controlled descent or drop above the safety area.

Before use, check that the panel and holds are 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

 

Climbing Wall 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 climbing wall works as a vertical accent along the route, as a transition obstacle between modules or as an element that separates sections of different character.

 

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.

 

Climbing in ninja TV shows

 

Climbing has been a staple of ninja courses from the start. In American Ninja Warrior, the early seasons ended every city final with a cargo net climb (Cargo Climb and Cargo Net). In season 7, the Venice Beach finals introduced the Clear Climb, a climbing wall with different hand and foot holds that athletes crossed sideways. Similar obstacles appeared in national editions of the format, including the French and Israeli versions. Our module is inspired by these classic climbing obstacles.

 

Frequently asked questions

 

Who is the Climbing Wall 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 Climbing Wall provide? It develops grip, back, arm and leg strength, as well as coordination, movement planning and strength endurance.