Rope Junction (ロープジャンクション) was a Third Stage obstacle that was introduced in SASUKE 24 to replace Kudari Lamp Grasper.
The obstacle consisted of six ropes (though seven ropes were announced): the first, second, fourth, and fifth ropes were made shorter to limit swing movement and alternate from left to right, while the third and sixth ropes were much longer and centered. In addition, the distance between the second and the third rope is 130 cm.
Competitors must cross all six ropes to make it to the landing platform (in a similar fashion with Tarzan Rope, although unlike Tarzan Rope, it was not allowed for competitors to skip a rope). They were also required to use the sixth rope to drop safely down to the resting platform. The obstacle was proven to be extremely easy, as all seven competitors who attempted it, could clear it with no trouble.
With the impetus of a Kanzenseiha by Urushihara Yuuji in the same tournament, it was replaced by Doorknob Grasper in the following tournament. this was one of few obstacles in the Third Stage of SASUKE, that have 100% clear rate.
Tajima Naoya attempting Rope Junction in SASUKE 24
Competitor's Success Rate[]
- All results based on the TBS broadcast and external information found.
| SASUKE | Clears | Attempts | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 7 | 7 | 100% |
| Total | 7 | 7 | 100% |
Other Appearances[]
American Ninja Warrior[]
American Ninja Warrior 4's Rope Junction in Midsouth region
American Ninja Warrior 4's Rope Junction (lateral view)
The Rope Junction appeared as the fifth obstacle on American Ninja Warrior 4 in Midsouth region. It consists of 6 ropes across a 25-foot span. This time, the obstacle eliminated a fair number of competitors, including Richard King, Chris Campbell, Chad Smith, Justin Allison, Kenneth Kao, Sam Hook, Steven King, and Daniel French.
Ninja Warrior UK[]
Ninja Warrior UK's Rope Junction
Ninja Warrior UK 1's Rope Junction (lateral view)
On Ninja Warrior UK, the Rope Junction appeared as the fifth obstacle in Heat 3. However, the number of ropes was reduced to just three, and the obstacle was looked almost similar to the Rope Jungle.
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