Spinner

The **Spinner** was the fourth obstacle in the Wipeout Zone from Series 1 to Series 2.

it consists of a circular platform, approximately 15-feet in diameter, constantly revolving. There are foam "spokes" that protrude from the obstacle, which competitors use to hold on, as well as dodging when getting onto the obstacle. Competitors must jump onto the obstacle and make their way to the other end, jumping off of the Spinner to the finishing platform. If a competitor fails this obstacle in Series 1, they must swim back to the ladder at The Wipeout Wall to reattempt the obstacle that, then, revolves slower. In Series 2, competitors have to climb up the small ladder to get onto the finishing platform instead of retrying the obstacle.

## Series 1

### Episode 1

'Literally' Rich was the first competitor to attempt this obstacle, making use of the spokes to keep himself from falling upon making his jump. He waited 2.5 revolutions before attempting a dismount, where he then fell off. On his second attempt, he only used 0.5 revolutions before making his dismount, to which he successfully landed. Next was 'Handsome' Oliver who got onto his feet quickly after getting on, then making his dismount in 0.5 revolutions, doing so successfully. Then was 'Screaming Lord' Thomas, who attempted his dismount in 1.5 revolutions, diving to the finishing platform, but falling into the water below. On his second attempt at the dismount, he only used 0.5 revolutions and jumped short of the platform, but used his tall frame to keep on the platform, successfully completing the jump.

### Episode 2

Tor 'The Tornado' was the first competitor in this episode to attempt this obstacle. She was unable to grab hold of one of the spokes, and slowly slipped off of the obstacle before falling, around 2.2 revolutions later. She was unable to attempt the obstacle for a second time as she couldn't make it up the ladder to try again, throwing in the towel. Next was 'Judo' Justine, who slightly mistimed her dismount after 1.5 revolutions, falling off of the finishing platform. On her second attempt, she cleared the obstacle in only 0.5 revolutions. Then was 'Extreme' Steve, who attempted his dismount in 0.5 revolutions, but like 'Judo' Justine', failed to stick the landing. On his second attempt, he cleared in 0.5 revolutions.

### Episode 3

'Action-Man' Johnny was first, jumping onto the obstacle without hesitation and successfully completing the dismount in 1.5 revolutions. Next to attempt the obstacle was 'Headband' Dan who, like 'Action-Man' Johnny, made the jump successfully in 1.5 revolutions. Then was 'Gymnast' Sian who attempted to land on the finishing platform in 0.5 revolutions on her feet, but was unsuccessful, falling into the water. On her second attempt, she again attempted the dismount in 0.5 revolutions, this time completing it.

### Episode 4

First to attempt this obstacle in this episode was 'Humble' Steve, as the first person to run the course in this episode 'Footy' Stuart, threw in the towel after failing The Wipeout Wall. 'Humble' Steve completed the obstacle on his first attempt, doing so in 1.5 revolutions. Next was 'Hairy' James, who was more confident on his approach, clearing the obstacle on his first attempt but in only 0.5 revolutions.

### Episode 5

In this episode, the first competitor to attempt this obstacle was 'Geeky' Samuel, who finished the obstacle in 1.5 revolutions on his first attempt. Next was Dan 'The Ginger Ninja' who also cleared the obstacle on his first attempt, this time in only 0.5 revolutions. Then was Paul 'The Pool' who, like Dan 'The Ginger Ninja', cleared the obstacle, only using 0.5 revolutions.

### Episode 6

The first competitor to attempt this obstacle in this episode was 'Naked' Stevie, who very nearly cleared the obstacle in 1.5 revolutions on his first attempt, but fell off of the edge of the finishing platform. On his second attempt, he finished the obstacle successfully, using only 0.5 revolutions this time. Next was 'Lady' Lucy, who also attempted her dismount in 1.5 revolutions but mistimed her exit and fell into the water. On her second attempt, she cleared the obstacle in 0.5 revolutions. Then was 'Lord' Tom, who attempted his dismount in 0.5 revolutions but was unsuccessful, falling into the water. On his second attempt, he completed the obstacle in 0.5 revolutions.

### Episode 7

'Grumpy' David was the first competitor in this episode to attempt this episode. He jumped onto the obstacle without hesitation, then attempted to make his dismount in 0.5 revolutions, but exited too early. He was, however, able to wedge himself between the platform for the Rolling Beam and the finishing platform, allowing him to get back on the course, finishing the obstacle successfully. Next was John 'And His Beard', who hesitated to exit the obstacle on the first opportunity, but finished the obstacle successfully after 2.5 revolutions. Then was 'Super Boy' Kierron who easily cleared the obstacle on his first attempt, using only 0.5 revolutions.

### Episode 8

'Professor' Chris was the first competitor in this episode to attempt this obstacle. He jumped onto the obstacle but was unable to hold onto one of the spokes, slipping off of the obstacle in around 0.4 revolutions. On his second attempt, he cleared the obstacle in 0.5 revolutions. Next was James 'The Undertaker, who took 1.5 revolutions before completing the obstacle successfully. Then was 'General' Lee who, like James 'The Undertaker', cleared the obstacle in 1.5 revolutions.

## Series 2

### Episode 1

'Tiny' Kelly was the first competitor this series to attempt the Spinner. She waited 1.5 revolutions before attempting her dismount by flopping onto the finishing platform. This was unsuccessful as she bounced right off of the platform and into the water. Next was 'Jumping' Jack, who nearly slipped off of the obstacle upon jumping onto it, but was able to hang onto one of the spokes. He dismounted after 1.5 revolutions, using his normal 'scissor-dive' style, doing so successfully. Then was 'Nuclear' James, who had a good jump onto the obstacle, but after trying to dismount in only 0.5 revolutions, he fell into the water.

### Episode 2

'Painty' Katie was the first competitor in this episode to attempt this obstacle. She attempted her dismount in 1.5 revolutions, but jumped slightly too late and fell to the water. Next was 'Karate' Cris, who flopped onto the obstacle and attempted the dismount in 0.5 revolutions. He was nearly able to stay on the finishing platform, but he couldn't and fell into the water. Then, 'Gymnast' Rachel who used 1.5 revolutions to attempt her dismount, and nearly fell off of the finishing platform, but was able to stay on and complete the obstacle successfully.

### Episode 3

'Unassuming' Ricky was the first competitor in this episode to attempt this obstacle, sitting on the obstacle for 1.5 revolutions. He ended up mistiming his jump and falling into the water. Next, 'No Gary Barlow' Andy attempted it, using 1.5 revolutions before attempting his dismount, which he was able to do successfully, despite nearly overshooting the finishing platform. Then was 'Olympic' Les who also took 1.5 revolutions, and very nearly stayed on the finishing platform after dismounting the obstacle, but couldn't maintain his balance and fell off the edge into the water.

### Episode 4

'Return Of The Headband' Dan was the first competitor in this episode to attempt this obstacle. He waited for 1.5 revolutions to attempt his exit, which he did successfully, timing his dive well. Next was 'Cow-Man' Aaron who had a very similar attempt to the obstacle as the former competitor, taking 1.5 revolutions and timing his dismount well. Then was 'Scary' Claire, who, going for speed, rushed her exit in 0.5 revolutions, and fell into the water below.

### Episode 5

Dan 'Cruise' was first, waiting 1.5 revolutions before attempting his dismount and did so successfully, timing his exit well. Next to attempt this obstacle in this episode was 'Nervous' Antony, who attempted his exit 0.5 revolutions in, and did so successfully, the first to do so this series. Then was 'Gassy' Alex who took 1.5 revolutions, and after jumping off of the obstacle, he was able to hang on to the side of the finishing platform to complete the obstacle successfully.

### Episode 6

Rob 'The Tiger' was the first competitor in this episode to attempt the obstacle. He tried to dismount in 1.5 revolutions, but was not able to absorb the shock of the landing and fell into the water. Next was 'Bull-Boy' Benny who successfully finished the obstacle in 0.5 revolutions, skidding down the finishing platform. Then was 'Rowing' Jon, who was very comfortable on the obstacle, walking to the next spoke to save time and successfully dismounting in 0.5 revolutions, even landing on his feet.

### Episode 7

'Crouching Tiger Hidden' Adam was the first competitor in this episode to attempt this obstacle. He slipped off of his feet and couldn't grab hold of a spoke, causing him to fall into the water in around 0.4 revolutions. Next was Garry 'The Clown' who took an unorthodox approach to traverse the obstacle. He walked across the center of the Spinner and attempted to make his dismount on the other side, which he did successfully, albeit with some difficulty. Then was 'Knockout' Chris who made his dismount in 0.5 revolutions, doing so successfully, sliding on his knees on the finishing platform.

### Episode 8

First to attempt this obstacle in this episode was 'Concord' Carlos, who made his exit in 0.5 revolutions but slid down the finishing platform. He thought quickly and was able to use the ladder on the side to get himself back up onto the obstacle before falling into the water. Next was 'On And On' Donovan who opted for 1.5 revelations, timing his dismount well and successfully completing the obstacle. Then was 'Drill Sargent' James, who jumped onto the obstacle without hesitation, even advancing a spoke before attempting his dismount in 0.5 revolutions, doing so successfully.

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

'Return Of The Headband' Dan was first, who flopped on and off of the obstacle in 0.5 revolutions, doing so successfully. Next was 'Knockout' Chris, who had a nearly identical attempt to his former one, finishing the obstacle successfully in 0.5 revolutions and sliding on his knees on the finishing platform. Last was 'Drill Sargent' James, who slipped whilst mounting the obstacle, but was able to hold onto one of the spokes and successfully exited to the finishing platform in 0.5 revolutions.