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 during city qualifiers.
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 on the following season.
Other Appearances[]
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 1.
Then, on Ninja Warrior UK 6, the Archer Steps reappeared as the first obstacle in the finals' Stage 1. 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[]
On Ninja Warrior Germany 5, the Archer Steps appeared as the first obstacle of every Preliminary Round.
On Ninja Warrior Germany 6, the Archer Steps appeared as the first obstacle of Stage One.
On Ninja Warrior Germany 7, Archer Steps appeared as the first obstacle of Preliminary Round 4 and 5. It consisted of three triangles but without the rope at the end.
On Ninja Warrior Germany 8, Archer Steps appeared as the first obstacle of Stage 2.
Ninja Warrior Poland[]
On Ninja Warrior Poland 6, the Archer Steps 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[]
Archer Steps was the first obstacle of the Heats in Ninja Warrior France 4.
It returned in Ninja Warrior France 7, as the first obstacle of the timed section of Stage 2.
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[]
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. This time, the number of boards was increased to three, with the boards being 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. As a result, no one failed on the obstacle.
On American Ninja Warrior 13, the obstacle was replaced by the Slide Surfer.
Other Appearances[]
Ninja Warrior Germany[]
On Ninja Warrior Germany 4, Archer Alley appeared as te first obstacle of Semifinals Qualification 1, 2, 3 ,6 and 7.
Ninja Warrior Poland[]
On Ninja Warrior Poland 6, the Archer Alley 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 | ||||
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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 | |||
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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 | |||
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NWP | Clears | Attempts | Percentage |
NWP6 | 24 | 24 | 100% |
Total | 24 | 24 | 100% |
Ninja Israel[]
Archer Steps | |||
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NWI | Clears | Attempts | Percentage |
NWI2 | 28 | 28 | 100% |
Total | 28 | 28 | 100% |