Swinging Frames is an obstacle, firstly introduced as the eighth obstacle on American Ninja Warrior 6 during Dallas finals.
Competitors must get cross three tilting frames with their upper-body to the landing platform. Competitors must build enough momentum to make the 5-foot transition from one frame to the other, as the frames would tilt when they put their weight on the frames.
The three frames were arranged in a straight line, with the first two frames were positioned parallel to the competitors, while the last frame (the third frame) was positioned perpendicular to the competitors.
In total, 17 competitors attempted the obstacle and 8 of them failed on it, including Cass Clawson, Sam Sann, Jo Jo Bynum, Johnathan Morin, Connor Moyer, Brandon Pannell, and Joe Calderon. This obstacle became the cut-off for the competitors to advance to Las Vegas national finals.
Other Season Appearances[]
American Ninja Warrior 7[]
The Swinging Frames returned on American Ninja Warrior 7, as the eighth obstacle during San Pedro (Military) finals. However, the third frame was removed. The gap is 4-feet wide.
This time, due to the brutality of the I-Beam Cross, only 11 competitors attempted the obstacle, and 4 of them failed to complete it (Steve Martin, Van Tran, Jeremy Guarino, and Christopher Moore). Despite that, every competitor who reached this obstacle advanced to Las Vegas national finals.
Other Appearances[]
Ninja Warrior UK[]
The Swinging Frames appeared on Ninja Warrior UK 2, as the fifth obstacle in Heat 4 (with a similar specification from American Ninja Warrior 7), and then on Ninja Warrior UK 3, as the fifth obstacle in Heat 2 (with a similar specification from American Ninja Warrior 6, except the perpendicular-positioned frame was placed as the first frame instead of the third), and competitors must make a 2-meter dismount from the frame to the platform beneath them.
Ninja Warrior France[]
Swinging Frames was the third obstacle of the Semifinals of Ninja Warrior France 5. Both frames were initially tilted slightly to the left.
Ninja Warrior Germany[]
On Ninja Warrior Germany, the Swinging Frames (locally known as Bügelwippen, literally translated as Bow See-Saw) appeared as the fourth and penultimate obstacle in the fourth Finals Qualification, which was very similar to the one used in American Ninja Warrior 7, except that the second frame was installed at an inward inclination, instead of being installed horizontally, which resulted in the transition from the first to the second frame being more tricky. Despite that, the obstacle was very easy, as it eliminated two out of the 11 competitors who attempted it.
Australian Ninja Warrior[]
On Australian Ninja Warrior, the Swinging Frames (called as the Tilting Frames) appeared as the fifth obstacle in Heat 2, which was the same as the one used on Ninja Warrior UK 3.
Then, on Australian Ninja Warrior 2, the Swinging Frames appeared as the seventh obstacle in Semifinal 4. This time, similar to its appearances on American Ninja Warrior, the obstacle was preceded by the Salmon Ladder with no rest, and was combined and counted as one obstacle, making the obstacle was named as the Salmon Ladder to Paper Clip.
However, unlike on American Ninja Warrior and many other SASUKE/Ninja Warrior's international formats, competitors were allowed to use their feet while attempting the Paper Clip (Swinging Frames) part.
SASUKE Ninja Warrior Indonesia[]
On SASUKE Ninja Warrior Indonesia 2017, the Swinging Frames appeared as the fourth obstacle during Final Stage, with a similar specification from American Ninja Warrior 7version of the Swinging Frames. Among the two competitors who attempted this obstacle (Yosua Laskaman Zalukhu and Angga Cahya), both of them could complete it, as well as all the competitors who attempted it during SASUKE Ninja Warrior Indonesia: International Competition.
Ninja Warrior NL[]
Swinging Frames appeared in Ninja Warrior NL during the qualifiers, as the fifth obstacle in Heat 2. It has the identical configuration of that in ANW7, with the exception of what appears to be a larger gap between 'frames'.
Ninja Warrior Turkey[]
Swinging Frames appeared in Ninja Warrior Turkey as the seventh obstacle of the Heat and Semifinals. There are three frames in total, with the second frame offset, but parallel, to the right of the first and third frame. Competitors are allowed to use legs on the obstacle.
Ninja Israel[]
On Ninja Warrior Israel 2, the Swinging Frames, locally called תלוי במסגרת (literally Depends on the Frame) appeared as the fifth obstacle in Heat 1, with a similar specification from American Ninja Warrior 6 version of the Swinging Frames. Due to the brutality of the Swing Surfer, only eight competitors attempted this obstacle and it eliminated only two competitors.
Ninja Israel Junior[]
On Ninja Warrior Israel Junior, the Swinging Frames appeared as the fourth obstacle in Heat 2, with a similar specification from American Ninja Warrior 6 version of the Swinging Frames. After reach the perpendicular-positioned frame, competitors must reach the cargo net (similar to Jump Hang) as a medium to reach the landing platform.
Competitors' Success Rate[]
- All results based on the NBC/RTL/Keshet 12 broadcast and external information found
American Ninja Warrior[]
ANW | Clears | Attempts | Percentage |
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ANW6 | 9 | 17 | 52.94% |
ANW7 | 7 | 11 | 63.67% |
Total | 16 | 28 | 57.14% |
Ninja Warrior Germany[]
NWG | Clears | Attempts | Percentage |
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NWG1 | 9 | 11 | 81.81% |
Total | 9 | 11 | 81.81% |
Ninja Israel[]
NWI | Clears | Attempts | Percentage |
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NWI2 | 6 | 8 | 75% |
Total | 6 | 8 | 75% |