Swipe and try to catch a vine at its base. The more "perfect" swings you make, the better the banana bonus. The higher Benji is, the better chances you will have to collect more bananas. Additionally, if a vine is missed you might have a chance to grab a lower one. The faster Benji travels, the more distance he can move with fewer jumps. To do this, release a vine at 45 degrees or less to keep Benji's movement more horizontal than vertical. A late release will result in an almost vertical jump with less speed and distance than a correct jump.