Monkey Bars

The **Monkey Bars** was the third obstacle in the Wipeout Zone in Series 2.

It consists of a horizontal ladder with twelve rungs. Water falls down from the wall above. Competitors must traverse the monkey bars using their hands. If one fails this obstacle, they must swim to the ladder on the right to get back onto the course.

## Series 2

### Episode 1

This obstacle debuted in Series 2 Episode 1. 'Tiny' Kelly, the first to attempt the obstacle, cleared it steadily by using only one arm for each bar. Next to attempt it, 'Jumping' Jack, put both of his hands on each bar, but also cleared it. 'Nuclear' James, who was third, used the one arm per rung approach and cleared the obstacle with ease.

### Episode 2

In the following episode, competitors had less luck. 'Painty' Katie was able to clear the obstacle, doing so with speed. 'Karate' Cris couldn't do the same, as he ambitiosly attempted to skip rungs, falling around halfway through the obstacle. Third to attempt it, 'Gymnast' Rachel, also fell, since she was going too fast and mistakenly missed a rung, losing her grip.

### Episode 3

'Unassuming' Ricky was first to attempt this obstacle in this episode, and he cleared it with a good pace. Next was 'No Gary Barlow' Andy who did practically the same as the last competitor, clearing the obstacle without a problem. 'Olympic' Les wasn't as lucky, since he couldn't keep himsef moving forward and dropped into the water below.

### Episode 4

In the fourth episode of Series 2, 'Return Of The Headband' Dan was first to attempt the obstacle, and he used two hands on each rung to further ensure completion. The next competitor to face the obstacle, 'Cow Man' Aaron, completed the obstacle swiftly. 'Scary' Claire went a little bit slower than the last competitor, but was still able to make it through.

### Episode 5

In the next episode, Dan 'Cruise' cleared the obstacle, even skipping some of the rungs. Next to attempt it was 'Nervous' Antony, who also cleared the obstacle, with decent speed. Third was 'Gassy' Alex who cleared the obstacle with great speed, skipping rungs the entire way through.

### Episode 6

In Series 2 Episode 6, Rob 'The Tiger' fell immediately since he couldn't carry his weight. 'Bull Boy' Benny then muscled through the obstacle and finished it with decent speed. Third to attempt it, 'Rowing' Jon, did more of the same, clearing the obstacle.

### Episode 7

First to attempt the obstacle in this episode, 'Crouching Tiger Hidden' Adam, got through it quickly, skipping some of the rungs. Gary 'The Clown' also cleared the obstacle, doing so with incredible speed, skipping two rungs at a time. 'Knockout' Chris followed this up by getting through the obstacle himself, despite not going as fast the last competitor.

### Episode 8

'Concord' Carlos was first to attempt the Monkey Bars in this episode, and got through it swiftly. Next to attempt it, 'On And On' Donovan, also got through it with an average pace. Last to attempt it in this episode, 'Drill Sergeant' James, cleared the obstacle, skipping aruond half of the rungs.

### Episode 9: The Final - Champions Of Champions

'Return Of The Headband' Dan was the first competitor to attempt this obstacle in this episode, and he completed the obstacle with average speed. Next to attempt, 'Knockout' Chris, got through the obstacle with good speed. Last to attempt it was 'Drill Sergeant' James, who used his momentum to propell him across the obstacle, skipping some of the rungs and clearing the obstacle.