Gear Head

**Gear Head** is a hybrid challenge of logical intelligence and visual intelligence on *Canada's Smartest Person*.

## Description

Each competitor must place a series of gears onto the machine, then turn the crank. If placed correctly, a box will open containing a key allowing them to unlock the next set of gears. When all three stages are successfully assembled, the steam whistle blows, declaring victory.

## Episode 301

Gear Head was the sole hybrid challenge, representing logical intelligence and visual intelligence, and the fourth challenge overall. Jessi Cruickshank explained to the contestants that the contestant in 1st place would earn 10 overall points, the contestant in 2nd place would earn 6, and the contestant in last place would earn 2. She then explained to the viewers the instructions and how they could play along with the contestants using CSP SmartPlay as found on the show's Facebook page.

The first stage required the correct assembly of four blue gears. Stephanie Harvey achieved this 17 seconds into the challenge, Susan Forgues achieved this 32 seconds into the challenge, and Jonathan Gagnon achieved this 37 seconds into the challenge.

The second stage required the correct assembly of four red gears. Stephanie achieved this 49 seconds into the challenge, Susan achieved this 1 minute and 9 seconds into the challenge, and Jonathan achieved this 1 minute and 16 seconds into the challenge.

The final stage required the correct assembly of five green gears. Stephanie achieved this and triggered her whistle 1 minute and 37 seconds into the challenge and Jonathan achieved this and triggered his whistle 2 minutes and 7 seconds into the challenge, forcing Susan to stop.

As a result, Stephanie was awarded 10 overall points for finishing in 1st place, Jonathan was awarded 6 for finishing in 2nd place, and Susan was awarded 2 for finishing in last place.

### Summary of Results

 **1st** | **Stephanie Harvey** | 17"
 **2nd** | **Jonathan Gagnon** | 37"
 **3rd** | **Susan Forgues** | 32"
 Fastest Possible/Maximum Possible

## Episode 304

Gear Head was the sole hybrid challenge, representing logical intelligence and visual intelligence, and the fourth challenge overall. Jessi Cruickshank explained to the contestants that the contestant in 1st place would earn 10 overall points, the contestant in 2nd place would earn 6, and the contestant in last place would earn 2. She then explained to the viewers the instructions and how they could play along with the contestants using CSP SmartPlay as found on the show's Facebook page.

The first stage required the correct assembly of four blue gears. Brittain Bancroft achieved this 26 seconds into the challenge, Devon Jones achieved this 47 seconds into the challenge, and Michelle Zakrison achieved this 1 minute and 17 seconds into the challenge.

The second stage required the correct assembly of four red gears. Brittain achieved this 1 minute and 3 seconds into the challenge, Devon achieved this 1 minute and 49 seconds into the challenge, and Michelle achieved this 1 minute and 52 seconds into the challenge.

The final stage required the correct assembly of five green gears. Brittain achieved this and triggered his whistle 1 minute and 25 seconds into the challenge and Devon achieved this and triggered her whistle 2 minutes and 15 seconds into the challenge, forcing Michelle to stop.

As a result, Brittain was awarded 10 overall points for finishing in 1st place, Devon was awarded 6 for finishing in 2nd place, and Michelle was awarded 2 for finishing in last place.

### Summary of Results

 **1st** | **Brittain Bancroft** | 26"
 **2nd** | **Devon Jones** | 47"
 **3rd** | **Michelle Zakrison** | 1'17"
 Fastest Possible/Maximum Possible