The Window Hang is an obstacle, firstly introduced as the ninth obstacle during Oklahoma City finals on American Ninja Warrior 8.
The obstacle is composed of five windows, each spaced 3 feet to 4.5 feet (0.91 meters to 1.37 meters) from each other. Each with a ledge that range from 1.5 to 2.5 inches (3.81 to 6.35 centimeters) (e.g. the first window) on either side and is embedded on the bottom of the wall. In this obstacle, competitors must cross the walls using the pinch grip or using only their fingertips and their legs to reach the landing platform.
The ledges vary in distance and height, making it even harder to make it across. The first, second, fourth and fifth windows run lengthwise along the course, while the third window is facing perpendicular to the others, making the difficulty even greater. For instance, the gap between the second and third ledge is 5 feet (1.524 meters) wide.
Competitors may use their legs on the ledges, but not all did. Competitors such as Daniel Gil and Grant Clinton used pure grip strength the whole way across. Interestingly, more competitors successfully completed the obstacle by using their grip instead of both grip and legs.
The obstacle was proven to be brutal, as it eliminated five out of eight competitors who attempted it, including Karsten Williams, Jon Stewart, Mitch VeDepo, and Thomas Doweidt.
Other Appearances[]
Ninja Warrior Germany[]
On Ninja Warrior Germany 2, the Window Hang (Hangel-Fenster) appeared as the fourth obstacle in the Semi-finals Qualification 2. Here, it had four windows, with the third window being placed perpendicular to the other three; its left end being aligned to where the second window was placed.
Then on Ninja Warrior Germany 3, the Window Hang appeared as the fifth obstacle in the Preliminary Qualification 2. It had five windows, with the first, third window being placed perpendicular to the rest.
Ninja Warrior Austria[]
On Ninja Warrior Austria 1, Window Hang appeared as the fourth obstacle of the Semifinals. There were three windows only. The first window being placed perpendicular to the other two; its left end being aligned to where the other windows were placed.
Ninja Warrior Poland[]
On Ninja Warrior Poland, Window Hang appeared in the final as the fifth obstacle in the Stage One. Each of the four windows was 1 meter (3.28 feet) apart and each of them was hung at different heights. The distance between the last window and the safe landing was 3 meters (9.84 feet). The obstacle took out nine competitors. It was replaced by the Pole Grasper on the next season.
Then, on Ninja Warrior Poland 5, Window Hang appeared as the fourth obstacle in the semi-finals, replacing the Bar Hop. This time, the obstacle consisted of three windows. It was brutal once again across the six semifinals as it took out 14 competitors.
The Window Hang returned on Ninja Warrior Poland 6, as the eighth and penultimate obstacle of Stage Two, replacing the Floating Boards from the previous season, with its previous spot on the semifinals course being taken by the Helix Hang. The number of windows was increased again to four with the second window hanging about 70 cm (27.56 in) higher than the first and perpendicular to the first and third windows. The fourth window was suspended about 15 cm (5.91 in) lower than the third and was also perpendicular to it. In front of the obstacle there was a platform (similar to the last one used in Parkour Run), with a similar function to that of the previous season. Competitors must jump off the last window onto the landing and then, after resting, grab the rope leading to the next obstacle, the Flying Bar. This season, the obstacle turned out to be brutal, as each of the three competitors who managed to reach it fell off it during the transition to the second window, with Paweł Murawski being the only one touching the second window, which guaranteed him the title of Last Man Standing this season.
The Window Hang returned in Ninja Warrior Poland 7, once again as the eighth and penultimate obstacle of Stage Two. This time, there was a rope in front of the obstacle, which allowed the competitors to relieve the grip, thanks to which more competitors completed all transitions and thus the entire obstacle, which was also helped by the technique of grabbing both sides of the ledge at the beginning of the obstacle. A total of five competitors attempted and completed this obstacle.
On Ninja Warrior Poland 8, the Window Hang appeared again as the fourth obstacle in Semi-finals, replacing the Rumbling Dice. It had a similar configuration to its appearance in the first season, with the only difference that the first window was suspended slightly higher than the second. It was brutal across the six Semifinals as it knocked out 15 ninjas.
Ninja Israel[]
On Ninja Warrior Israel 3, the Window Hang, locally called פרוזדור החלונות (literally The Vestibule of Windows) appeared as the fifth obstacle in Heat 8 and Heat 16. The obstacle was paired with Ring Turn as part of Route B of the Crossroads. The obstacle featured five windows, but unlike American Ninja Warrior 8:
- The first, second, third and fifth windows run lengthwise along the course, while the fourth window is facing perpendicular to the others.
- The first and second window have a larger gap to make the transition between the first and second windows more difficult.
- The third window was placed forward to the second window, similar to the Vertical Limit Kai on SASUKE 31.
- The fourth window was placed perpendicular to the third and fifth window.
- The fifth window was was placed slightly below the level of the first window.
This made the obstacle difficult in Heat 8, as it eliminated 3 out of 5 competitors who attempted it. However, due to the lower number of competitors attempting it in Heat 16, only two competitors reached the obstacle and both of them could clear it.
Then, on Ninja Warrior Israel 5, the Window Hang appeared as the fourth obstacle in Semifinal 1, Semifinal 5 and Repechage Semifinal, which was almost similar to the one used in Ninja Warrior Poland (since the obstacle featured four windows), but with several differences:
- There was a laché as a medium to reach the first window.
- The first, third and fourth windows run lengthwise along the course, while the second window is facing perpendicular to the others.
- The first, third and fourth windows were placed in the same level.
On this appearance, no competitors failed on it.
Team Ninja Warrior Germany[]
On Team Ninja Warrior Germany 2, Window Hang appeared as the third obstacle of K.O. Round in Episodes 1 and 2. It featured four windows, and a lache bar both at the start and end of the obstacle.
Trivia[]
- The idea for this obstacle was a combination of the Flying Shelf Grab, Floating Boards and the 6 feet transfer of the Ultimate Cliffhanger on American Ninja Warrior 7's Stage Three or the Crazy Cliffhanger from SASUKE.
- The original concepts of this obstacle were a series of perpendicular panels, then series of parallel panels at different heights which would lead to the current concept of the Window Hang.
Competitors' Success Rate[]
- All results based on the NBC/Polsat/Keshet 12 broadcast and external information found
American Ninja Warrior[]
ANW | Clears | Attempts | Percentage |
---|---|---|---|
ANW8 | 3 | 8 | 37.5% |
Total | 3 | 8 | 37.5% |
Ninja Warrior Poland[]
NWP | Clears | Attempts | Percentage |
---|---|---|---|
NWP | 8 | 17 | 47.06% |
NWP5 | 8 | 24 | 33.33% |
NWP6 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
NWP7 | 5 | 5 | 100% |
NWP8 (Semi-final 1) | 2 | 4 | 50% |
NWP8 (Semi-final 2) | 6 | 7 | 85.71% |
NWP8 (Semi-final 3) | 3 | 7 | 42.86% |
NWP8 (Semi-final 4) | 1 | 3 | 33.33% |
NWP8 (Semi-final 5) | 3 | 8 | 37.5% |
NWP8 (Semi-final 6) | 4 | 6 | 66.67% |
Total | 40 | 84 | 47.62% |
Ninja Israel[]
NWI | Clears | Attempts | Percentage |
---|---|---|---|
NWI3 (Heat 8) | 2 | 5 | 40% |
NWI3 (Heat 16) | 2 | 2 | 100% |
NWI5 (Semifinal 1) | 5 | 5 | 100% |
NWI5 (Semifinal 5) | 6 | 6 | 100% |
NWI5 (Repechage Semifinal) | 4 | 4 | 100% |
Total | 19 | 22 | 86.36% |