The Realization
Beginning to Build
Beginning to Build
Make no mistake, I took a risk accepting this position. I would need my builds not only to be functional obstacles but meet safety requirements for them to be used on the Ninja Course.
Beginning to Build
Beginning to Build
Beginning to Build
A good template makes a great obstacle. Spending time on this part is crucial. It feels like the beginnings of a C.A.D project in real life.
Basic Form
Beginning to Build
Basic Form
At their core, all of these obstacles follow the same design. They are profiles cut out of 3/4 inch plywood which need to be doubled up to have necessary strength.
Bearings
Routing, Sanding, Painting.
Basic Form
Aside from a solid plywood base, the most important part of the obstacle are the industrial bearings. This component allows it to be mounted onto any 2 inch pipe. Found everywhere around the gym.
Routing, Sanding, Painting.
Routing, Sanding, Painting.
Routing, Sanding, Painting.
These steps are self explanatory. Obstacles need to look fun to play on, while also being fun to grab without dealing out splinters. I route down the sharp edges and sand to 150 grit all around. Then its primer, paint, clearcoat, done.
Ninja!
Routing, Sanding, Painting.
Routing, Sanding, Painting.
This obstacle is called the "snapback" and is hanging from a 2 inch bar here. Attached below are videos of these obstacles in action. So far, I have saved Centercourt over 2,000 dollars with my homemade obstacles.