The Spider Walk (スパイダーウォーク) is an iconic second stage obstacle for the first 17 competitons. It was derived from an entirely separate event in Kinniku Banzuke. The obstacle required the competitor to traverse the space between two parallel walls without touching the ground. Three different versions have been used, with only one man attempting all three Yamamoto Shingo. After Nagano Makoto's kanzenseiha, it was remodified into the Jumping Spider in Stage 1.
SASUKE 1-4 Version
In the first four competitions, it was the first and longest obstacle, sometimes taking as much as half of the allotted time. It was divided into three parts. The competitor must travel forward in the first part, and through a moving wall as the second part known as the Ugokukabe (動く壁), and up in the thir
The 1-4 version of the Spider Walk.
d part known as the Spider Climb (スパイダークライム). In the 1st, 2nd and 3rd competitions, throughout the entire obstacle there were only mats to fall on. In the 4th competition, the first half was water, and the second half (Spider Climb) was padded with mats.
Competitor's Success Rate
- All results based on the TBS broadcast and external information found
| SASUKE | Clears | Attempts | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 23 | 56.52% |
| 2 | 13 | 34 | 38.24% |
| 3 | 9 | 13 | 69.23% |
| 4 | 16 | 37 | 43.24% |
| Total | 52 | 108 | 47.66% |
SASUKE 5-6 Version
After Akiyama Kazuhiko's kanzenseiha, the Spider Walk was moved to the second obstacle and was shortened to five large sets of panels, while the second and fourth panel moved independently of the others which is known as the Ugokukabe (動く壁). Starting the 5th competition, the area under the whole obstacle was filled with water.
Competitor's Success Rate
- All results based on the TBS broadcast and external information found
| SASUKE | Clears | Attempts | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 3 | 33.33% |
| 6 | 5 | 5 | 100% |
| Total | 6 | 8 | 75% |
SASUKE 7-17 Version
The second stage was redesigned for SASUKE 7, and with it came a new, redesigned Spider Walk. This version was shaped like an upside down "J". The competitor must go 3m upwards, 5m horizontally and finally 5m downwards. Instead of reaching for a fireman's pole, the competitors would use a horizontal bar to swing to the platform. At first the competitors did not realize this and went straight to the platform.
Competitor's Success Rate
- All results based on the TBS broadcast and external information found
| SASUKE | Clears | Attempts | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 5 | 6 | 83.33% |
| 8 | 5 | 5 | 100% |
| 9 | 6 | 7 | 85.71% |
| 10 | 4 | 5 | 80% |
| 11 | 10 | 10 | 100% |
| 12 | 11 | 12 | 91.67% |
| 13 | 10 | 10 | 100% |
| 14 | 11 | 11 | 100% |
| 15 | 7 | 7 | 100% |
| 16 | 16 | 16 | 100% |
| 17 | 10 | 11 | 90.91% |
| Total | 95 | 100 | 95% |
SASUKE 28~ version
In SASUKE RISING, the Spider Walk returned to the Second Stage. The walls were the same as the ones on Jumping Spider but without the trampoline and with an extension at the end. In SASUKE 30, the obstacle was modified so the walls remained the same as they were in the past 2 tournaments, but with the addition of the Spider Drop, where competitors must drop down to another set of panels to reach the end. In SASUKE 31, Spider Drop was modified without the black mats and instead replaced by a curved wall and was made into an official individual obstacle as opposed being part of Spider Walk. No one has yet to fail this version of the obstacle, and so it is seen more as a time waster, sapping time away before the Backstream, however in SASUKE 30 Drew Drechsel almost failed the Spider Drop portion as his legs slipped on the lower set of panels, however he managed to reposition himself and clear.
Competitors Success Rate
- All results based on the TBS broadcast and external information found
| SASUKE | Clears | Attempts | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 4 | 4 | 100% |
| 29 | 17 | 17 | 100% |
| 30 | 17 | 17 | 100% |
| 31 | 10 | 10 | 100% |
| Total | 48 | 48 | 100% |