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ANW5 Floating Stairs

American Ninja Warrior 5's Floating Stairs in Denver

The Floating Stairs is an obstacle, firstly introduced as the eighth obstacle on American Ninja Warrior 5 during Denver finals.

It consisted of 13 steps, and was divided into three sections. The first section was angled upward with three steps, the second section was angled downward with six steps, and the third section was angled upward with four steps.

Competitors must move across the steps, with a similar fashion to the Devil Steps, but instead of grabbing on one side of the steps, competitors must grab on the left and right side of the steps.

During Denver finals, the obstacle had taken out several top competitors (e.g. Lorin Ball, Jake Smith, Josh Grant, Chris Romrell, Camilo Brokaw, and Caleb Graham). Only nine out of 28 competitors who attempted the obstacle, could complete it.

Other Season Appearances[]

American Ninja Warrior 6[]

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American Ninja Warrior 6's Floating Stairs in Miami

The Floating Stairs returned on American Ninja Warrior 6, as the ninth obstacle during Miami finals, meaning there was a resting platform between the previous obstacle (the Minefield) and the obstacle itself. It was slightly modified; while the obstacle still consisted of 13 steps, each 1 foot (30.48 centimeters) away from the next one and was divided into three sections, the number of steps in each section was changed, with the first section was angled upward with five steps, the second section was angled downward with four steps, and the third section was angled upward with four steps.

However, unlike during Denver finals on the previous season, the obstacle was proven to be easier, as only one competitor (Luciano Acuna Jr.) failed on it.

Team Ninja Warrior[]

Team Ninja Warrior 1's Floating Stairs

Team Ninja Warrior 1's Floating Stairs

The Floating Stairs reappeared on the third episode of Team Ninja Warrior 1 as the fifth obstacle. The obstacle is once again divided into 3 sections, one upward section, then a downward section and back to an upward section, with 8 'steps' on each section.

Team Ninja Warrior Germany[]

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Team Ninja Warrior Germany 1's Floating Stairs

On Team Ninja Warrior Germany 1, Floating Stairs appeared as the fourth obstacle of the K.O. round in Episode 1 and 3. It consisted of two sections only, the first section was downward and had four steps, while the second was upward and had six. A lache bar was also added at the start.

Hanging Staircase[]

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American Ninja Warrior: Ninja vs. Ninja's Hanging Staircase

A variation of Floating Stairs, named Hanging Staircase, appeared as the fifth obstacle during the playoffs of American Ninja Warrior: Ninja vs Ninja. This version featured two boards, each one consisted of eight steps, made up an up-down pattern. However, placed between two boards was a series of horizontal monkey bars which would swing once competitors traversed through them, similar to the Swing Ladder. Only the first board had two paths for two competitors, while both the ladder part and the second board had only one path for both two competitors to race.

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Another perspective of NvN's Hanging Staircase

Throughout four playoffs, this obstacle eliminated a total of eight competitors, such as: Mathis Owhadi, Cassie Craig, Dan Yager, Jesse La Flair, Adam Rayl, JJ Woods, Kevin Carbone and Brian Wilczewski.

Other Appearances[]

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Ninja Warrior France[]

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Ninja Warrior France 2's Floating Stairs

On Ninja Warrior France 2, the Floating Stairs, locally called Les Marches du Ciel (literally The Steps of Heaven) appeared as the fourth obstacle in Finals' Stage One, which was very similar to the one used in American Ninja Warrior 5.

Ninja Warrior Germany[]

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Ninja Warrior Germany 2's Floating Stairs

On Ninja Warrior Germany 2, Floating Stairs appeared as the fifth obstacle of Preliminary Round 2. It was similar to the version from France, with three, six and four steps on the first, second and third section respectively. But with a wider gap between the second and third section than the first and second.

Australian Ninja Warrior[]

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Australian Ninja Warrior 2's Floating Stairs

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A complete view of Australian Ninja Warrior 2's Floating Stairs

On Australian Ninja Warrior 2, the Floating Stairs appeared as the fifth obstacle in Semifinal 4. However, compared to the one used on American Ninja Warrior; the obstacle featured:

  • Only two sections, each with eight steps. The first section was angled downward, while the second section was angled upward.
  • A slanted pole at the start of the obstacle, as a medium to reach the first step of the first section.

Hence this version is basically the Arabian version, but with the first section replaced with a slanted pole.

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Australian Ninja Warrior 3's Floating Stairs

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Side view of Australian Ninja Warrior 3's Floating Stairs

Then, on Australian Ninja Warrior 3, the Floating Stairs appeared as the fourth obstacle in Semifinal 1. This time, the slanted pole was removed, the pattern was flipped to up and down, and the gap between the boards was widened to 1m. At the end of the obstacle, they must make a 3.3m dismount to the platform.

Ninja Warrior Arabia[]

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Ninja Warrior Arabia's Floating Stairs

Floating Stairs was the eighth and penultimate obstacle of Stage 1 of Ninja Warrior Arabia, which was similar to the one used in American Ninja Warrior 5, but with eight steps per section, with a total of 24 steps.

Ninja Warrior Austria[]

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Ninja Warrior Austria 2's Floating Stairs

Floating Stairs was the fifth obstacle of Heat 2 & 6 of Ninja Warrior Austria 2. The first upward section has 3 steps, the second downward section has six and the third and final upward section has four.

Ninja Warrior Poland[]

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Ninja Warrior Poland 2's Floating Stairs

In Ninja Warrior Poland 2 the obstacle appeared in Heat 1 and Heat 4 as the fifth obstacle, which was very similar to the one used in American Ninja Warrior 5. The first section was 1.5 meters long, the second was 3 meters long and the third was 2 meters long.

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Ninja Warrior Poland 9's Floating Stairs

It appeared once again on Ninja Warrior Poland 9, as the fourth obstacle in Heat 2. This time, as with Cycle Road, there was a trampoline in front of the obstacle and a lachรฉ bar in front of the first set of stairs. Additionally, the second section of the stairs has now been placed slightly above the first section.

Hanging Staircase[]

Ninja Israel[]

In Ninja Warrior Israel, the Hanging Staircase, locally called ื”ืžื“ืจื’ื•ืช ื”ืžืจื—ืคื•ืช (literally Floating Stairs) appeared as the fourth obstacle in Heat 7, Heat 11 and VIP Heat. However, there was only one path was presented, since there was no face-to-face competition format existed there until new head to head format in Ninja Warrior Israel 5. Also, the obstacle was modified in several heats:

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Ninja Israel's Hanging Staircase

  • In Heat 7 and Heat 11, the hanging ladder was replaced by a series of four objects from Minefield.
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Ninja Israel's Hanging Staircase to Cargo Net

  • In VIP Heat, the obstacle featured only one section, as the hanging ladder and the second section was replaced by a rope and cargo net (in a similar to the Rope Swing into Cargo Net).
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Ninja Israel 5's Hanging Staircase

Then, in Ninja Warrior Israel 5, the Hanging Staircase, appeared as the second obstacle in Heat 2, Heat 7 and Semifinal 3, with similar configurations to American Ninja Warrior: Ninja vs Ninja (since the obstacle has two paths through all three parts), except that the hanging ladder was replaced by two hanging metal pipes from Pipefitter.

Ninja Warrior Poland[]

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Ninja Warrior Poland 3's Hanging Staircase

In Ninja Warrior Poland 3, the Hanging Staircase, locally called Wiszฤ…ca Drabina (literally Hanging Ladder) appeared as the fifth obstacle in Heat 1 and Heat 4. Compared to the appearance in American Ninja Warrior: Ninja vs Ninja and Ninja Israel:

  • Only one path was presented through all three parts, since there was no face-to-face competition format taking place, making the obstacle similar to the one used in Ninja Warrior Israel.
  • The number of steps were reduced: four steps in the first board and six steps in the second board.

Team Ninja Warrior Germany[]

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Team Ninja Warrior Germany 2's Hanging Staircase

On Team Ninja Warrior Germany 2, Hanging Staircase appeared as the fifth obstacle of Seeding and Relay in Episode 1 and 2. The first, upward section had six steps, while the third, downward section had four.

Competitors' Success Rate[]

  • All results based on the NBC/Polsat/Keshet 12 broadcast and external information found

American Ninja Warrior[]

Floating Stairs
ANW Clears Attempts Percentage
ANW5 9 28 32.14%
ANW6 10 11 90.91%
Total 19 39 48.72%

Ninja Warrior Poland[]

Floating Stairs
NWP Clears Attempts Percentage
NWP2 (Heat 1) 9 13 69.23%
NWP2 (Heat 4) 9 12 75%
Total 18 25 72%
Hanging Staircase
NWP Clears Attempts Percentage
NWP3 (Heat 1) 14 14 100%
NWP3 (Heat 4) 15 16 93.75%
Total 29 30 96.67%

Ninja Israel[]

Hanging Staircase
NWI Clears Attempts Percentage
NWI1 (Heat 7) 6 10 60%
NWI1 (VIP) 8 10 80%
NWI1 (Heat 11) 4 6 66.67%
NWI5 (Heat 2) 20 20 100%
NWI5 (Heat 7) 15 20 75%
NWI5 (Semifinal 3) 10 10 100%
Total 63 76 82.89%
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