Wrist Assured
Also known as Water Weight
How it works
Hold a handle wound with rope, with a bucket weighing a share of your own body weight hanging from it. Let the rope slip and you're out — last one holding on wins.
Why it's iconic
In Survivor 48 the bucket hold ran to a record 52 minutes — a new benchmark for the challenge — with David Kinne the last one standing to take immunity.
- Type
- Endurance
- Stakes
- Immunity
- Appearances
- 7 seasons
- Status
- Still in rotation
Where it's run
Every season that has staged this challenge — 7 in all.
More endurance challenges
Hands on a Hard Idol
RetiredPlays for immunityDebuted Season 1
Keep one hand on the immunity idol while balancing on a small log. Lift a foot, lose your balance, or let go — and you're out. The last castaway still holding on wins.
Get a Grip
Plays for immunityDebuted Season 9
Hang onto a pole using only footholds — no gripping the top — for as long as you possibly can. The last castaway still hanging on takes immunity.
Last Gasp
Plays for immunityDebuted Season 10
Float beneath a steel grate as the tide rises, keeping your face in a shrinking pocket of air. Bail when you can't take it — the last one still breathing wins.