Inclined Ladder

Device dimensions 210X129X251 cm

Safety zone dimensions 610X529 cm

Safety zone area 28,69 m2

Maximum user's weight 120 kg

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

Free fall height 2,23 m

Norm PN-EN 16630:2015-07

 

Inclined Ladder – Modular Inclined Hanging Ladder for Outdoor Ninja Courses

 

Inclined Ladder is an inclined hanging ladder for ninja courses: a tall frame on four posts, under which athletes travel in a hang by gripping one rung after another. It is a hand-over-hand rung traverse, but the incline changes its character: the load on the grip and shoulders builds with height, and every move demands control of the whole body. Everyone understands the task at first glance, and the skill grows with experience.

 

What is the Inclined Ladder obstacle?

 

The module consists of an inclined frame with grip rungs, mounted on four tall support posts. The challenge is to travel beneath the frame in a hang, without touching the ground, by gripping each rung in turn and moving the body along the slope. 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. Beginners take it slowly and carefully; advanced athletes move smoothly, skip rungs or race against the clock.
• A natural, intuitive movement. Hanging and travelling hand over hand is familiar from childhood, so the obstacle invites even people who have never done ninja training to have a go.
• Great for competition. Inclined Ladder 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

 

Inclined Ladder develops the skills that decide results on ninja courses:

 

• Grip and forearm strength – every rung has to be held under body weight.
• Shoulder strength and stability – a hang requires active work from the shoulder blades.
• Back and arm muscles – they help move the body along the slope.
• Core muscles – they keep the body in line and control the swing.
• Coordination and rhythm – smooth, alternating transfer from rung to rung.
• 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 to high, with a wide range of progression. Travelling along inclined rungs is easy to understand but demands strength, rhythm and endurance. The incline changes how the grip and shoulders are loaded, depending on the direction of travel. Difficulty increases with the number of rungs, the distance between them, the angle of the incline, speed and time limits. 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 Inclined Ladder – step by step

 

1. Start with a secure grip. Wrap the whole hand around the rung with the thumb underneath. Do not hold it with your fingertips alone.
2. Keep your shoulders active. Do not hang passively from the joints. Draw the shoulder blades gently down and keep the body tight.
3. Use rhythm and swing. A slight lean in the direction of travel helps you reach the next rung, and smooth movement saves energy.
4. Transfer smoothly. Release one hand only when the other is firmly on the rung. Keep your eyes on the next grip.
5. Adapt to the incline. Moving up, bring your body weight closer to the rungs and work with your hips. Moving down, control your speed and do not let the body swing.
6. Relax your grip between movements. Do not squeeze harder than necessary, because the forearms tire quickly.
7. Advanced athletes can skip rungs. 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 rungs 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

 

Inclined Ladder 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 inclined ladder works as an obstacle that links levels along the route, as a transition between modules of different character, or as a hanging obstacle with progressive loading.

 

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.

 

Ladders in ninja TV shows

 

Ladders and rung traverses are among the best-known obstacles in ninja sport. In American Ninja Warrior, the Salmon Ladder featured in seasons 2–14, and the Invisible Ladder closed the city finals courses in seasons 7–8. The season 6 qualifiers also included the Slack Ladder and the Double Tilt Ladder. All of these work differently from our module, but they share the same principle: crossing rungs with hand strength and body control. Our module is inspired by that classic idea.

 

Frequently asked questions

 

Who is the Inclined Ladder 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 Inclined Ladder provide? It develops grip, shoulder, back and core strength, as well as coordination and strength endurance.