Spin Cycle

ANW8 Spin Cycle — American Ninja Warrior 8's Spin Cycle in Atlanta

The Spin Cycle is an obstacle first introduced as the fourth obstacle on American Ninja Warrior 7 in Venice Beach, and it returned on American Ninja Warrior 8 in Atlanta, once again as the fourth obstacle.

It consisted of three spinning metal hoops, spaced 3 feet (91.44 centimeters) apart from each other. in which competitors must use their upper body and momentum to traverse from one hoop to the other. Since the hoops were tilted, the competitors' body weight caused each hoop to rotate to its lowest point. At the last hoop, they must make a 5-foot (1.524-meter) dismount to safety.

Some competitors who didn't make a transition from one hoop to the other on their first opportunity, later lost their momentum and ended up stuck at the lowest point of the cycle, which put them out of reach of the next hoop or landing platform.

During Venice Beach finals, four competitors fell here, including Travis Brewer and Johnnie Ho, who completed the obstacle during Venice Beach qualifiers. During Atlanta finals, three competitors fell here.

Roulette Row[]

A variation of the Spin Cycle called Roulette Row appeared as the fifth obstacle in Stage Two on American Ninja Warrior 7, replacing the Metal Spin from the past three American Ninja Warrior seasons.

The obstacle was very similar to the original Spin Cycle, but with a few key differences. Instead of three small hoops, there were only two enlarged hoops, both were much larger than the original ones. Competitors had to jump from a trampoline, grab the first hoop, transition to the second, and ride the hoop to the platform, using mostly their momentum. Much like the original, the hoops rotated through the force of the competitors' bodies.

The obstacle was proven very tricky, as many competitors either struggled to make the much larger transition between hoops, didn't commit to a release, and ended up stuck at the lowest point of the cycle, or had trouble stopping their bodies from naturally twisting on the hoop. It took out top competitors like Flip Rodriguez, Brian Arnold, Lance Pekus, Jamie Rahn, Mike Bernardo, JJ Woods, Karson Voiles, Brian Wilczewski, Dan Yager, and Daniel Gil. It also took out two competitors during USA vs. The World 2: Stefano Ghisolfi from Team Europe and Kawaguchi Tomohiro from Team Japan, both of whom failed to hang on to the second hoop after transitioning.

It was replaced by the Double Wedge on the next season.

Spin Your Wheels[]

After a three-season hiatus, a variation of the Roulette Row called Spin Your Wheels appeared as the second obstacle in Stage One on American Ninja Warrior 11, replacing the Propeller Bar from the past four American Ninja Warrior seasons.

The obstacle featured two 13-foot (3.96-meter) diameter hoops that were angled steeper (20° on the first hoop and 45° on the second hoop), making it similar to the Giant Cycle. The landing platform was made much smaller and steeper than the one used for the Propeller Bar.

During its first appearance on American Ninja Warrior 11, a total of 11 competitors failed this obstacle, including Brett Sims, Brian Kretsch, Michelle Warnky, Brian Burkhardt, Jessica Clayton, Garrett Lam, Matt Dolce, David Moonen, and Jody Freeman. Some competitors failed while making the transition from one hoop to another, while others failed to stick the dismount to the landing platform. During USA vs. The World 6, it eliminated Stefanie Edelmann from Team Europe and Cam D'Silva from Team Australia.

On American Ninja Warrior 13, the obstacle was replaced by the Swinging Blades.

Other Appearances[]

Spin Cycle[]

Ninja Warrior UK[]

Nwuk2 spinninghoops — Ninja Warrior UK 2's Spinning Hoops

NWUK4 Spin Cycle — Ninja Warrior UK 4's Spin Cycle

The Spin Cycle, called as Spinning Hoops appeared as the fifth obstacle in Heat 1 on Ninja Warrior UK 2, and as the second obstacle during the finals' Stage 2 on Ninja Warrior UK 3 and Ninja Warrior UK 4. In Ninja Warrior UK 2, the gap between the first and second hoop appears to be smaller than that between the second and third hoop.

Australian Ninja Warrior[]

-36- Basket Toss — Australian Ninja Warrior's Basket Toss

The Spin Cycle (locally called Basket Toss) appeared as the second obstacle in Stage Two on Australian Ninja Warrior, with the number of hoops was reduced from three to two. The first one facing the right while the second facing the left.

AusNW2 Basket Toss — Australian Ninja Warrior 2's Basket Toss

Basket Toss returned as the fourth obstacle in Heat 2, Heat 4, and Heat 5 on Australian Ninja Warrior 2. This time, the number of hoops was made the same as the one used on American Ninja Warrior with three.

Aunw3 basket toss — Australian Ninja Warrior 3's Basket Toss

On Australian Ninja Warrior 3, Basket Toss returned as the fifth obstacle in Semifinal 1. The number of hoops once again decreased to two with a different orientation. Competitors will make a 3.4m leap from the trampoline to the first 'basket', then a 2.3m jump to the second.

Aunw4 basket toss — Australian Ninja Warrior 4's Basket Toss

On Australian Ninja Warrior 4, the Basket Toss appeared as the fifth obstacle in Heat 4. The obstacle consisted of two hoops, but both hoops now tilted to the right. The gap in-between was revealed at 3.4m.

Aunw SoO basket toss — Australian Ninja Warrior State of Origin's Basket Toss

During the State of Origin special, Basket Toss was the fifth obstacle of the qualifying round. A lache bar is added at the start. Competitors can jump from the trampoline to the lache bar, before moving on to the first basket.

Aunw5 basket toss title — Australian Ninja Warrior 5's Basket Toss

The obstacle appeared on Australian Ninja Warrior 5 as the seventh obstacle in Semifinal 2. The number of hoops has increased to three for the second time.

Aunw6 basket toss — Australian Ninja Warrior 6's Basket Toss

The obstacle appeared on Australian Ninja Warrior 6 in the Power Pool during Heat 3. It featured three hoops, but they were all rotated completely sideways, at a 90° angle, facing the same direction to ensure the transition for each hoops easier.

Ninja Warrior Germany[]

Nwgr1 spincycle — Ninja Warrior Germany 1's Spin Cycle

Nwuk2 spincycle — Ninja Warrior Germany 2's Spin Cycle

Spin Cycle served as the fifth obstacle in the Preliminary Rounds of Ninja Warrior Germany, twice. First in Preliminary Round 4 of Ninja Warrior Germany 1, then Preliminary Round 3 of Ninja Warrior Germany 2. Unlike in American Ninja Warrior 7, no mini tramp is given at the start of the obstacle.

Nwgr5 spin cycle — Ninja Warrior Germany 5's Spin Cycle in Preliminary Rounds

Nwgr5 spin cycle semifinals — Ninja Warrior Germany 5's Spin Cycle in Semifinals

Spin Cycle returned in Ninja Warrior Germany 5, as the fourth obstacle of Preliminary Round 5 and 6. Only two baskets were present, and a trampoline was finally added at the beginning. It later returned in Semifinals 1 as the second obstacle. With an additional basket.

Ninja Warrior Austria[]

Spin cycle nwat1 — Ninja Warrior Austria 1's Spin Cycle

On Ninja Warrior Austria, Spin Cycle served as the fifth obstacle of Heat 1 and 4.

Ninja Warrior Italy[]

Spincycle it — Ninja Warrior Italy's Spin Cycle

Spin Cycle made an appearance on Ninja Warrior Italy, as the fifth obstacle in the semifinals.

Ninja Warrior Arabia[]

NWA Split Cycle — Ninja Warrior Arabia's Split Cycle

In Ninja Warrior Arabia, the Spin Cycle (called Split Cycle) appeared as the third obstacle in Stage Two, which was very similar to the one used in American Ninja Warrior, albeit without the trampoline.

Ninja Warrior Russia[]

NWR Spin Cycle — Ninja Warrior Russia's Spin Cycle

In Ninja Warrior Russia, the Spin Cycle, locally called Железные Тюльпаны (literally Iron Tulips) appeared as the fifth obstacle in Heat 1 and Heat 6, which was very similar to the one used in American Ninja Warrior, albeit without the trampoline.

Ninja Warrior Poland[]

NWP Spin Cycle — Ninja Warrior Poland's Spin Cycle

In Ninja Warrior Poland, Spin Cycle, locally called Obrotowe Kosze (literally Rotating Baskets) appeared as the fifth obstacle in Heat 2 and Heat 6, which was very similar to the one used in American Ninja Warrior, albeit without the trampoline.

NWP7 Spin Cycle — Ninja Warrior Poland 7's Spin Cycle

Then, the Spin Cycle returned in Ninja Warrior Poland 7 as the fourth obstacle in Heat 3 and Heat 5. This time, the rope was added at the beginning as a medium to get to the first hoop, making the obstacle very similar to the one used in Ninja Warrior Israel 4.

On Ninja Warrior Poland 9, the Spin Cycle appeared again as the fourth obstacle in Heat 3 and Heat 5. This time, a trampoline and a laché bar were placed in front of the first hoop.

Ninja Israel[]

NWI Spin Cycle Heats — Ninja Israel's Spin Cycle

On Ninja Warrior Israel. the Spin Cycle, locally called הקרוסלות (literally The Carousels) appeared as the fifth obstacle in Heats 5, 7, 10, 11, VIP, as well as the Finals' Stage One, and was very similar to the one used on American Ninja Warrior with three hoops. This version was later used again on Ninja Warrior Israel 2 as the fifth obstacle in VIP Heat.

NWI3 Spin Cycle — Ninja Israel 3's Spin Cycle

Then, on Ninja Warrior Israel 3, the Spin Cycle appeared as the fifth obstacle in Repechage Heat. This time, the obstacle was modified to the one used in Australian Ninja Warrior (since the number of the hoops were reduced to two), albeit without the trampoline.

NWI4 Spin Cycle — Ninja Israel 4's Spin Cycle

Later, on Ninja Warrior Israel 4, the Spin Cycle appeared in the same position in the Repechage Heat that the previous season did, albeit with a rope as a medium to reach the first hoop.

NWI5 Spin Cycle — Ninja Israel 5's Spin Cycle

On Ninja Warrior Israel 5, the Spin Cycle as the second obstacle in Heats 3, 9 and 11 with a major modification, in which the obstacle has two laché bars as a medium to get to the first hoop. Also, the hoops were tilted in a similar way to the first hoop from Spin Your Wheels, with the first one tilted to the left and the second to the right.

Team Ninja Warrior[]

Tnw1 spincycle — Team Ninja Warrior 1's Spin Cycle

Spincycle tnw2 — Team Ninja Warrior 2's Spin Cycle

Spin Cycle appeared on both seasons of Team Ninja Warrior, as the fifth obstacle of the finale episode.

American Ninja Warrior Junior[]

Spincycleanwjr — American Ninja Warrior Junior's Spin Cycle

The Spin Cycle appeared as the fifth obstacle in American Ninja Warrior Junior, for Bracket 1; kids aged 9-10. This obstacle virtually remained the same, just slightly downscaled. In total, 27 competitors fell here, including Hunter Rowland, Baylee Beckstrand, Payton Myler, Madelyn Madaras, and Paxton Myler.

Ninja Israel Junior[]

NWIJ Spin Cycle — Ninja Israel Junior's Spin Cycle

On Ninja Warrior Israel Junior, the Spin Cycle appeared as the fifth obstacle in Heat 3, which was very similar to the one used in American Ninja Warrior (since the obstacle have three hoops), except without the trampoline and both hoops were decreased in height per hoop.

Roulette Row[]

SASUKE Vietnam[]

Ảnh chụp màn hình (44) — SASUKE Vietnam 4's Roulette Row

On SASUKE Vietnam 4, the Roulette Row, called locally Chiếc Nón Diệu Kỳ (literally Magic Hat in Vietnamese; see Trivia) appeared as the third obstacle in Stage 2, replacing Half Pipe Attack from past three SASUKE Vietnam seasons. However, compared to the one used in American Ninja Warrior 7:

The trampoline was replaced by a springboard,
Both hoops were initially oriented pointing down (similar to The Pinang), and
There was a rope between the hoops, meaning after the competitors grabbed the first hoop, they could reach the rope and swing it to the second hoop.

Despite the obstacle seeming easier than the one used on American Ninja Warrior 7, there were several competitors who failed on it while jumping from the springboard to grab the first hoop (including Nguyễn Phước Huynh, who was one of the three competitors who achieved kanzenseiha on SASUKE Vietnam 2).

Screenshot (1) — SASUKE Vietnam 5's Roulette Row

On SASUKE Vietnam 5, the Roulette Row was moved to the second obstacle in Stage 1 (1A and 1B). This time, there were two ropes placed in the middle of the hoops. Despite that change, the obstacle still caused havoc, as many competitors either failed while jumping from the springboard to reach the first hoop or got hung up on the ropes, eventually lost their grip and fell.

Ninja Warrior France[]

Nwfr5 roulette row — Ninja Warrior France 5's Roulette Row

On Ninja Warrior France 5, the Roulette Row, locally called Les Volants (literally The Steering Wheels), appeared as the first obstacle in Finals' Stage 2, and was very similar to the one used in American Ninja Warrior 7, albeit smaller due to space constraints compared to the American version.

Roulette Row NWF6 — Ninja Warrior France 6's Roulette Row

On Ninja Warrior France 6, the Roulette Row appeared as the second obstacle in the Timed Section on Stage Two, but without trampoline or springboard, requiring competitors to perform a high jump to reach the first hoop.