Archer Steps

The Archer Steps is an obstacle, firstly introduced as the first obstacle in every city finals course on American Ninja Warrior 10, replacing the Floating Steps from the city qualifying rounds.

It consisted of two large triangular-shaped boards that were placed on an incline. The boards would spin when the competitors stepped on them.

Competitors must run across the boards to grab the rope and swing it to reach the landing platform (in a similar fashion to the Sonic Swing).

In its first season appearance, the obstacle had taken out four competitors: Karen Wiltin (during Dallas finals), Casey Rothschild and Cara Poalillo (both during Philadelphia finals), and Justin Cranmer (during Minneapolis finals).

It was replaced by the Shrinking Steps in the city finals in the following season.

Archer Alley[]

A variation of the Archer Steps (called as the Archer Alley) appeared as the first obstacle in Stage One, replacing the Snake Run from the past two American Ninja Warrior seasons. Compared to the city finals, the number of boards were increased to three, the boards were placed alternately and thinner than the ones used on the Archer Steps.

Overall, the obstacle eliminated six competitors. However, in a shocking coincidence, five out of the six victims on this obstacle were female competitors, which were Michelle Warnky, Allyssa Beird, Anna Shumaker, Emily Durham, and Zhanique Lovett. Because of this, only 7 out of 12 female competitors competing in Las Vegas national finals on this season were able to complete the obstacle.

The only exception to this was Kyle Schulze, who was the other competitor to fail on the obstacle. This left him as the odd one out, being the only male competitor to do so. In short, like its predecessor (the Archer Steps) during city finals on the same season, only one male competitor had failed on each of these two obstacles entirely.

Other Season Appearances[]

American Ninja Warrior 11[]

On American Ninja Warrior 11, the Archer Alley returned as the first obstacle in Stage One. This time, the boards were made thicker (making them more similar to the city finals rounds), which as a result, no one failed on the obstacle.

On American Ninja Warrior 13, the obstacle was replaced by the Slide Surfer.

Other Appearances[]

Archer Steps[]

Ninja Warrior UK[]

On Ninja Warrior UK 5, the Archer Steps (named as the Archers Steps) appeared as the first obstacle during the finals' Stage One.

Then, on Ninja Warrior UK 6, the Archer Steps reappeared as the first obstacle of the finals' Stage One with a slight modification as this time, the rope was removed.

Australian Ninja Warrior[]

On Australian Ninja Warrior 3, the Archer Steps appeared as the first obstacle during the semifinals.

Later on the same season, the obstacle reappeared as the first obstacle in Stage One. This time, the rope was removed.

Ninja Warrior Germany[]

In Ninja Warrior Germany 5, the Archer Steps (Pfeil-Sprung, literally Arrow Jump) appeared as the first obstacle of every Preliminary Round. It later returned as the first obstacle of Round 1 of the Celebrity Special of said season. However, the triangles were fixed and did not rotate.

In Ninja Warrior Germany 6, the Archer Steps appeared as the first obstacle of Stage One with no one failing the obstacle.

Later, on Ninja Warrior Germany 8, the Archer Steps appeared as the first obstacle of the Second Stage. This time, the number of triangular-shaped boards got increased to three making it similar to the American Ninja Warrior Stage One version with no one failing the obstacle once again.

In Ninja Warrior Germany 9, the Archer Steps appeared as the first obstacle of the first through fourth preliminary rounds.

Ninja Warrior Poland[]

On Ninja Warrior Poland 6, the Archer Steps (literally translated as Kroki Łucznika) appeared as the first obstacle in Stage One, which was very similar to the one used during Stage One in Australian Ninja Warrior 3 (since the obstacle did not include a rope).

Ninja Warrior France[]

On Ninja Warrior France 4, Archer Steps (Les Flêches du Ciel, literally The Arrows of Heaven) appeared as the first obstacle of the Heats.

Archer Steps returned in Ninja Warrior France 7, as the first obstacle of the timed section of Stage Two.

Ninja Israel[]

On Ninja Warrior Israel 2, the Archer Steps, locally called סיבוב החץ (literally The Rotation of the Arrow) appeared as the first obstacle in the Finals' Stage One.

American Ninja Warrior Junior[]

The Archer Steps appeared as the first obstacle in American Ninja Warrior Junior, for Bracket 3; kids aged 13-14. The steps were made closer in distance, and at slightly more of an angle. No one fell on this obstacle.

Archer Alley[]

Ninja Warrior Germany[]

On Ninja Warrior Germany 4, Archer Alley (Pfeil-Sprung, literally Arrow Jump) appeared as the first obstacle of Semifinals Qualification 1, 2, 3 ,6 and 7.

Then, on Ninja Warrior Germany 7, Archer Alley appeared as the first obstacle of Preliminary Round 4 and 5, which was very similar to the one used in Ninja Warrior Poland 6 (since the rope was removed).

Ninja Warrior Poland[]

On Ninja Warrior Poland 6, the Archer Alley (literally translated as Kroki Łucznika) appeared as the first obstacle during the Heats. Unlike American Ninja Warrior 10 and 11, the rope was removed, requiring competitors to jump off to the landing platform.

Competitors' Success Rate[]

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

American Ninja Warrior[]

Archer Steps
ANW	City	Clears	Attempts	Percentage
ANW10	Los Angeles	34	34	100%
	Dallas	32	33	96.97%
	Miami	32	32	100%
	Indianapolis	32	32	100%
	Philadelphia	30	32	93.75%
	Minneapolis	32	33	96.97%
Total		192	196	97.96%

Archer Alley
ANW	Clears	Attempts	Percentage
ANW10	91	97	93.81%
ANW11	88	88	100%
USA vs. The World 5	6	6	100%
USA vs. The World 6	9	9	100%
Total	194	200	97%

Ninja Warrior Poland[]

Archer Steps
NWP	Clears	Attempts	Percentage
NWP6	24	24	100%
Total	24	24	100%

Ninja Israel[]

Archer Steps
NWI	Clears	Attempts	Percentage
NWI2	28	28	100%
Total	28	28	100%