Kickboards

The Kickboards is an obstacle, firstly introduced as the fourth obstacle in the third episode of qualifiers on American Ninja Warrior 14.

It consisted of two 50 pound boards with discs attached on the panel and a series of bars. The first board consists of two free-spinning discs with different sizes. While the second board consists of one free-spinning disc with parts of the disc removed. The middle of the disc would have a soft material attached to make it safer for competitors to kick the board.

Competitors first had to jump off a mini-tramp to reach a trapeze bar. Then they must swing themselves to kick the middle of the disc to lock in the first board. Once the board is locked in, they must make a transition to the discs. They must then transfer to a series of bars. From there, competitors must hold on to another trapeze bar to kick the disc to lock in the second board. They must once again make a transfer to the disc and make a dismount to the platform.

This obstacle is somewhat difficult for women competitors, as only Addy Herman and Jesse Labreck could complete it. Notable women competitors eliminated by this obstacle are Abbey Steffl and Maggi Thorne.