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The Spin Bridge (スピンブリッジ) is an obstacle used in SASUKE 27 in the First Stage, positioned after the Soritatsu Kabe. The obstacle is a version of the Cannonball, which was used in VIKING tournaments, where the competitors has to run across four spheres, which would spin when they stepped on them.

The obstacle did small damage for its debut, eliminating previous finalists, including SASUKE All-Star Yamamoto Shingo and veteran Takahashi Kenji. It should also be noted that this obstacle is infamous for dislocating Kanno Hitoshi's shoulder and forcing him to withdraw after the Slider Drop in the Second Stage.

In SASUKE 28, it returned and was placed in the third position, just after the Rolling Escargot. It was proven to be much more brutal than in SASUKE 27, as it took out numerous competitors, including SASUKE 24 finalists: Lee En-Chih and Hashimoto Kōji, and two SASUKE All-Stars: Yamamoto Shingo (for the second straight tournament) and Akiyama Kazuhiko. Gondou Hiroyuki was the first to beat the obstacle in that tournament. It was replaced by the Hedgehog in SASUKE 29.

Vlcsnap-2011-10-07-03h50m09s131 — Matachi Ryo attempted the Spin Bridge, SASUKE 27

American Ninja Warrior Appearances

ANW4 Spinning Bridge — American Ninja Warrior 4's Spinning Bridge in Stage One

ANW5 Spinning Bridge — American Ninja Warrior 5's Spinning Bridge in Stage One

ANW6 Spinning Bridge — American Ninja Warrior 6's Spinning Bridge in Stage One

The Spin Bridge (called as the Spinning Bridge) appeared as the seventh obstacle in Stage One from American Ninja Warrior 4 to American Ninja Warrior 6. On American Ninja Warrior 4, it eliminated David Campbell (which would start his 4 consecutive Stage One failures until American Ninja Warrior 9) and Tim Shieff. On American Ninja Warrior 7, it was replaced by the Coin Flip, which had a similar concept with this obstacle.

Other Season Appearances

American Ninja Warrior 9

ANW9 Spinning Bridge — American Ninja Warrior 9's Spinning Bridge in San Antonio

On American Ninja Warrior 9, the Spinning Bridge returned as the third obstacle in San Antonio. However, the obstacle was modified, with the second and fourth spheres were lifted slightly, which made it harder to maintain the step and balance.

Only 10 competitors failed on the obstacle during San Antonio qualifiers, including Kaiti Haymaker, Kevin Jordan, Andrew Swinghamer, and Matt Laessig. During San Antonio finals, no competitor failed on the obstacle.

American Ninja Warrior 10

ANW10 Spinning Bridge — American Ninja Warrior 10's Spinning Bridge in Los Angeles

On American Ninja Warrior 10, the Spinning Bridge appeared as the third obstacle in Los Angeles. This time, the number of spheres was increased to 6, the spheres' shape was changed to elliptical, and the third, fourth, and sixth spheres were placed lower than the other spheres, making it much harder to maintain the step and balance.

This time, 17 competitors failed on the obstacle during Los Angeles qualifiers. During Los Angeles finals, 5 competitors failed on the obstacle (including Scott Willson, who nearly twisted his back after failing at the dismount).

CNW2 Spinning Bridge — The Spinning Bridge during Celebrity Ninja Warrior: Red Nose Day 2

During Celebrity Ninja Warrior: Red Nose Day 2, the obstacle featured 7 elliptical spheres and the spheres were arranged in a straight line. Among the 8 celebrity competitors who attempted the obstacle, only Colton Dunn failed to complete it.

Other Appearances

SASUKE Ninja Warrior Indonesia

SNWI Spinning Bridge — SASUKE Ninja Warrior Indonesia's Spinning Bridge in Semifinal Stage 2

On SASUKE Ninja Warrior Indonesia, the Spinning Bridge appeared as the third obstacle in Semifinal Stage 2.

SASUKE Vietnam

Tải xuống (15) — SASUKE Vietnam's Spinning Bridge

On SASUKE Vietnam and SASUKE Vietnam 2, the Spinning Bridge (called locally as Cầu xoay) appeared as the second obstacle in Stage 3. It was replaced by the Floating Boards on SASUKE Vietnam 3.

Ninja Warrior UK

NWUK Spinning Bridge — Ninja Warrior UK's Spinning Bridge

On Ninja Warrior UK and Ninja Warrior UK 2, the Spinning Bridge appeared as the eighth obstacle in the finals' Stage 1.

NWUK4 Spinning Bridge — Ninja Warrior UK 4's Spinning Bridge

Then, on Ninja Warrior UK 4, the Spinning Bridge appeared as the third obstacle in Heat 1 and Heat 3. This time, the number of spheres was increased to 5 and the spheres were arranged in a slightly skewed pattern (similar to the Broken Bridge used on American Ninja Warrior 9 and American Ninja Warrior 10).

Competitors' Success Rate

All results based on the TBS/NBC broadcast and external information found

SASUKE

SASUKE	Clears	Attempts	Percentage
27	27	30	90%
28	18	36	50%
Total	45	66	68.18%

American Ninja Warrior

ANW	Clears	Attempts	Percentage
ANW4	27	40	67.5%
ANW5	26	28	92.85%
ANW6	19	30	63.33%
ANW9 (qualifiers)	55	65	84.61%
ANW9 (finals)	33	33	100%
ANW10 (qualifiers)	52	69	75.36%
ANW10 (finals)	27	32	84.38%
USA vs. Japan	4	4	100%
USA vs. The World	4	4	100%
Total	247	305	80.98%

Trivia

The Spin Bridge seems to be based on Newton's cradle (a device to demonstrate conservation of momentum and energy).

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 On [[American Ninja Warrior 9]], the Spinning Bridge returned as the third obstacle in San Antonio. However, the obstacle was modified, with the second and fourth spheres were lifted slightly, which made it harder to maintain the step and balance.
-Only 10 competitors failed on the obstacle during San Antonio qualifiers, including [[Kaiti Haymaker]], [[Kevin Jordan]], and [[Andrew Swinghamer]]. During San Antonio finals, no competitor failed on the obstacle.
+Only 10 competitors failed on the obstacle during San Antonio qualifiers, including [[Kaiti Haymaker]], [[Kevin Jordan]], [[Andrew Swinghamer]], and [[Matt Laessig]]. During San Antonio finals, no competitor failed on the obstacle.
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