However, competitors were not allowed to use their legs on all of the hanging pipes. The obstacle was identical to the one used on the previous season, with no modification added on it. The Pipefitter returned on American Ninja Warrior 9, as the fifth obstacle in San Antonio. Other Season Appearances American Ninja Warrior 9Īmerican Ninja Warrior 9's Pipefitter in San Antonio Only 2 competitors failed the obstacle in the Atlanta finals: Brent Ruffin (who completed the obstacle in qualifying) and Chris Moore (who failed the obstacle during qualifying). Competitors were still allowed to use their legs to grab the third hanging pipe. The third hanging pipe was also the same size as the first two hanging pipes. The first two hanging pipes swung less, making it more difficult for competitors to gain momentum to make a transition between the pipes. Notable competitors that failed the obstacle in qualifying included Nick Patel, Drew Hendry, Calle Alexander and Brittany Reid.ĭuring Atlanta finals, the first pipe was made steeper to climb. The four feet transition to the second hanging pipe was proven to be the main challenge on the obstacle. This obstacle was proven to be challenging for competitors, as the pipes were a massive test for competitors' forearm and bicep strength. Using legs on the first and second hanging pipe will result in disqualification. Then, competitors must grab the third hanging pipe (also leaning at a 45-degrees angle), and finally make a dismount to the landing platform to advance.Then, they must swing from the first hanging pipe to the second hanging pipe, which is 4 feet away and a foot higher than the first hanging pipe.Then, they must hang across the first hanging pipe.Climb a pipe, leaning at a 45-degree angle, 16 feet in the air,.The Pipefitter is an obstacle, firstly introduced as the fifth obstacle on American Ninja Warrior 8 in Atlanta. American Ninja Warrior 8's Pipefitter in Atlanta