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ANW7 Double Helix

American Ninja Warrior 7's Double Helix in Orlando

The Double Helix is an obstacle, firstly introduced as the ninth obstacle during Orlando finals on American Ninja Warrior 7,

It consists of two center axes, one after the other, each with eight 22-inch (55.88-centimeter) rods per axis (with a total of 16 rods) sticking out of them forming two helices. On this obstacle:

  • Competitors must traverse the first helix's rods with their hands, causing it to rotate counter-clockwise.
  • Then, they must make a transition to the second helix and traverse its rods, causing it to rotate clockwise, until they are close enough to jump to the landing mat.

During Orlando finals, seven competitors attempted this obstacle and five of them completed it, including Adam Arnold, James McGrathFlip Rodriguez, and Drew Drechsel. However, Drew made a unique and risky dismount at the obstacle by facing the obstacle backward. As the result, he almost lost his balance and his feet almost tapped the water. However, he was able to hang on and save himself.

Other Season Appearances[]

American Ninja Warrior 8[]

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American Ninja Warrior 8's Helix Hang in Los Angeles

The Double Helix (renamed as the Helix Hang) returned on American Ninja Warrior 8, as the ninth obstacle during Los Angeles finals, with a similar specification from Orlando finals on the previous season.

However, due to the brutality from the previous obstacle (The Wedge), only two competitors (Jessie Graff and Josh Levin) attempted this obstacle, and while Jessie Graff failed to complete it, Josh Levin became the only competitor who could complete it.

Other Appearances[]

Ninja Warrior France[]

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Ninja Warrior France 3's Helix Hang

On Ninja Warrior France 3, Helix Hang appeared as the fourth obstacle in Stage Two. It directly follows the Salmon Ladder. This version only one helix with isx rods and the helix rotates in an anti-clockwise fashion. At the start of the obstacle is a lache bar, which the competitor can grab on before moving to the first rod.

A similar obstacle, named Inclined Cylinder, appeared as the fourth obstacle in the fourth qualification episode of Ninja Warrior France 5.

Ninja Warrior Austria[]

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Ninja Warrior Austria 3's Helix Hang

The Helix Hang appeared in Ninja Warrior Austria 3, as the fourth obstacle of Semifinals. Similar to other European spin-off, it directly follows the Salmon Ladder, and consists of one section with six rods. The rods were arranged in a counter-clockwise manner, and a lache bar was present, both at the start and the end of the obstacle.

Ninja Warrior Germany[]

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Ninja Warrior Germany 2's Helix Hang

On Ninja Warrior Germany 2, the Helix Hang (simply named as Helix) appeared as the fourth obstacle in the third Semi-finals Qualification. Directly preceding the Salmon Ladder. This version has an identical specification of that of the Ninja Warrior France 3 version, but with an additional lache bar at the end.

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Ninja Warrior Germany 3's Helix Hang

It returned in Ninja Warrior Germany 3, as the the fourth obstacle of the second Semi-finals Qualification. Keeping the same specification as the previous season, except the helix rotates in a clockwise direction.

Ninja Warrior Poland[]

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Ninja Warrior Poland 3's Helix Hang

In Ninja Warrior Poland 3, Helix Hang (locally named as Spirala Ninji 2) appeared for the first time in the final as the fourth obstacle in the Second Stage. The obstacle consisted of six movable rods. It started after the Salmon Ladder, when the contestant had to grasp one more bar separating the two obstacles and grab the first handle from there. Next to the last handle was another bar which the competitor had to grab to jump onto the mattress. The obstacle was one of the most difficult obstacles in the second stage; eliminated as many as 4 of the 12 participants who made it to this stage, more than any obstacle.

NWP6 Helix Hang

Ninja Warrior Poland 6's Helix Hang

After three seasons, Helix Hang returned to Ninja Warrior Poland 6 as the fifth obstacle in the semi-finals, right after completing the Double Salmon Ladder. This time the bar at the end of the obstacle was removed, requiring competitors to jump down to the landing platforms from the last rods. It knocked out 22 ninjas across the six semifinals.

Competitors' Success Rate[]

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

American Ninja Warrior[]

ANW Clears Attempts Percentage
ANW7 5 7 71.43%
ANW8 1 2 50%
Total 6 9 66.67%

Ninja Warrior Poland[]

NWP Clears Attempts Percentage
NWP3 5 9 55.55%
NWP6 6 28 21.43%
Total 11 37 29.73%

Trivia[]

  • The Double Helix/Helix Hang appeared when the city finals course was taped in Universal Studios (Universal Orlando Resort during Orlando finals on American Ninja Warrior 7 and Universal Studios Hollywood during Los Angeles finals on American Ninja Warrior 8).
  • Despite Jessie Graff fell on this obstacle during American Ninja Warrior 8's Los Angeles finals, her performance at that time put her in the second place among all of the competitors. This marked the highest rank a woman ever placed during city finals in American Ninja Warrior history in normal competition by date.
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