Spiked Whackers

The Spiked Whackers are an obstacle, used as the first obstacle in the Gauntlet and the fifth obstacle overall in the Wipeout Zone of Season 3, replacing the Piston Punch from the previous season. It was paired with Arms and Dangerous in this configuration, being interchanged with the Crankshaft throughout the season.

It is an upgraded version of the Fence Flappers (which was used as the first obstacle in the Qualifier during episode 2 of the same season).

It is two flapping spiky panels that fire out into the walkway, which has gaps placed in front of them. Contestants must cross the walkway without being whacked by the panels into the water.

On each contestant's first attempt, the obstacle is manually controlled, meaning that a wipeout is always guaranteed. After that, the flaps fire in an automatic sequence, where contestants can time their jumps.

The only contestant who cleared this obstacle on their first attempt is Darrel Rivenbark from episode 14.

In the next season, this obstacle, along with the rest of the Gauntlet and the Rib Rage, was replaced by the Sinister Snowflakes.