Balance Bridge (バランスブリッジ) was a First Stage obstacle from SASUKE 11. It was very similar to Yureru Hashi, only this obstacle's axis was not centered. Also, there was a bar running across the entire length of the bridge and a bar across as well, forcing competitors to hop over it. It only took out Suzuki Yasukata and Akiyama Kimihiro, possibly the reason it was replaced by Ipponbashi in SASUKE 12.
In an interview, Masato Inui, the current producer of SASUKE, confirms that the reason for the removal of the obstacle after one tournament was due to the high clear rate. In addition, there were initial plans on modifying the configuration of the bridge by making it lighter. However, it increases the risk of injury for competitors therefore the idea was scrapped.
There was a confusion over its naming as in the blueprint, this obstacle is referred as Quarter Bridge (クオーターブリッジ). This was more evident in SASUKE 13 Trials, as it was referred as such in the Trials.
Balance Bridge's blueprint
Yamamoto Shingo attempting Balance Bridge in SASUKE 11
Other Appearances[]
American Ninja Warrior[]
American Ninja Warrior 6's Tilting Table in Dallas
American Ninja Warrior 7's Tilting Table in Venice Beach
The Balance Bridge appeared as the third obstacle on American Ninja Warrior 6 in Dallas and American Ninja Warrior 7 in Venice Beach and was called as the Tilting Table.
However, the obstacle was proven to be much brutal than in SASUKE 11, as several competitors failed to maintain the step and balance. This obstacle was also notable for injuring Nika Muckelroy's shoulder during Dallas qualifiers and Brian Kretsch's knee during Venice Beach qualifiers severely. In Brian Kretsch's case, he was still able to continue the run, before going out on the Hourglass Drop.
The Tilting Table also slightly injured Sam Sann's ankle during Dallas qualifiers as well (similar to what happened during American Ninja Warrior 5's Denver qualifiers, when he injured his ankle while dismounting from the Grip Hang). However, unlike Nika Muckelroy, he was able to continue the run and eventually, finished the course and made all the way to Las Vegas national finals.
SASUKE Ninja Warrior Indonesia[]
SASUKE Ninja Warrior Indonesia's Balancing Bridge in Semifinal Stage 1
On SASUKE Ninja Warrior Indonesia, the Balance Bridge (called as the Balancing Bridge) appeared as the fourth obstacle during Semifinal Stage 1. However, unlike in SASUKE 11 and American Ninja Warrior, the obstacle was proven to be extremely easy, as no competitor failed on this obstacle.
Ninja Warrior France[]
Ninja Warrior France 3's Tilting Table
In Ninja Warrior France 3, Tilting Table (La Table à Bascule, literally The Rocking Table) was paired with Hang Glider in Split Decision as the first obstacle of Heat 5 respectively.
Competitors' Success Rate[]
- All results based on the TBS broadcast and external information found.
SASUKE[]
| SASUKE | Clears | Attempts | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 39 | 45 | 86.67% |
| Total | 39 | 45 | 86.67% |
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