American Ninja Warrior 7's Wind Chimes in Pittsburgh
The Wind Chimes is an obstacle, firstly introduced as the fourth obstacle on American Ninja Warrior 7 in Pittsburgh.
Competitors must go across eight suspended chimes in total, and would first have to hold onto one chime via either wrapping their legs around it, or via pressing both feet against it, then would have to use an impluse to transfer from one chime to the next chime. They would then repeat that process until they can dismount properly to the landing platform. The obstacle also had a gap in between two chimes, with a larger 4-foot gap between the fourth and fifth chime, and between the seventh and eighth chime, there was also a 3-foot gap from the last chime to the platform. Also, the chimes would decrease in length as competitors cross from one chime to the other.
Other Appearances[]
Ninja Warrior UK[]
Ninja Warrior UK 3's Wind Chimes
The Wind Chimes appeared on Ninja Warrior UK 2, as the seventh obstacle during the semi-finals. However, the number of chimes was reduced to seven. Later, the Wind Chimes was used as the fifth obstacle in the finals' Stage 1 on Ninja Warrior UK 3, and the number of chimes was increased to eight (just like on American Ninja Warrior 7 in Pittsburgh).
On Ninja Warrior UK 4, the obstacle appeared as the fifth obstacle during the semi-finals, which was the same as the one used on Ninja Warrior UK 2.
Ninja Warrior Germany[]
The Wind Chimes (Windspiel) in Ninja Warrior Germany
In Ninja Warrior Germany, the Wind Chimes (locally known, and literally translated Windspiel) first appeared in Ninja Warrior Germany, serving as the fifth obstacle of the first First Stage of said season. In this particular appearance of the Wind Chimes, the obstacle was completely equal to the Wind Chimes iteration, that has been used in Ninja Warrior UK 2, with this obstacle also consisting of 7 chimes in total.
The Wind Chimes (Windspiel) in Ninja Warrior Germany 2
In Ninja Warrior Germany 2, the Wind Chimes then re-appeared, this time serving as the fifth obstacle of the Semi-finals of said season. In this appearance of the Wind Chimes, the obstacle itself was exactly as the same as in Ninja Warrior Germany.
Ninja Warrior Germany All Stars 1's Wind Chimes
On Ninja Warrior Germany: All Stars 1, Wind Chimes appeared as the third obstacle of Round 2 in Episode 1 and 3. It consisted of five cylinders only. Moreover after the last one, they must transition to two Parallel Pipes before dismounting.
Ninja Warrior Italy[]
Ninja Warrior Italy's Wind Chimes
On Ninja Warrior Italy, the Wind Chimes appeared as the 2nd obstacle in the quarter-finals, which consists of 6 chimes only.
Ninja Warrior Austria[]
Ninja Warrior Austria 3's Wind Chimes
On Ninja Warrior Austria 3, Wind Chimes was the fifth obstacle of Stage 1. It consisted of seven pillars at regular intervals.
Ninja Warrior Poland[]
Ninja Warrior Poland 3's Wind Chimes
On Ninja Warrior Poland 3, the Wind Chimes appeared as the fifth obstacle in the Finals' Stage One, which was very similar to the one used on Ninja Warrior UK 2 (since the obstacle consisted of 7 chimes).
SASUKE Ninja Warrior Indonesia[]
SASUKE Ninja Warrior Indonesia 2017's Wind Chimes in Challenge Stage
On SASUKE Ninja Warrior Indonesia 2017, the Wind Chimes appeared as the second obstacle during Challenge Stage, with a similar specification to the Wind Chimes from Ninja Warrior UK 2.
However, during SASUKE Ninja Warrior Indonesia: International Competition, the gaps between the chimes were made slightly larger, which made it harder to traverse. André Sihm from Team Europe was the only competitor to fail at this obstacle.
Ninja Israel[]
Ninja Israel 3's Wind Chimes
On Ninja Warrior Israel 3, the Wind Chimes, literally translated פעמוני הרוח appeared as the second obstacle in the Final's Stage One. However, the number of chimes was increased to nine, with a long bungee cord placed after the final chime. Despite that, the obstacle was extremely easy, as all 29 competitors attempted and cleared it.
Trivia[]
- The Wind Chimes shared similar qualities to the following obstacles:
- Sidewinder R: The obstacle also consisted of thicker, pole-like elements, and competitors could also hold onto one element via wrapping their legs around it, similar to the Sidewinder R.
- Pole Grasper/Floating Boards: The method to use a specific impluse to transfer from one element to the next element and the fact that competitors also could press both feet against one element to hold onto it made it similar to those two obstacles as well.
- Bungee Road: The Wind Chimes in Ninja Warrior Israel 3 featured a long bungee cord placed after the final chime.
Competitor's Success Rate[]
- All results based on the RTL/Polsat/Keshet 12 broadcast and external information found.
Ninja Warrior Germany[]
| NWG | Clears | Attempts | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| NWG1 | 13 | 17 | 76.47% |
| NWG2 | 34 | 39 | 87.17% |
| Total | 47 | 56 | 83.92% |
Ninja Warrior Poland[]
| NWP | Clears | Attempts | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| NWP3 | 17 | 18 | 94.44% |
| Total | 17 | 18 | 94.44% |
Ninja Israel[]
| NWI | Clears | Attempts | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| NWI3 | 29 | 29 | 100% |
| Total | 29 | 29 | 100% |