Rope World Records

Brian Pankey threw four figure-eight knots using two hands in 30 seconds.

Nicholas Ferri threw eight single knots in 30 seconds.

Marcus Bondi climbed a five-meter rope five times in 60 seconds.

Nicholas Ferri threw 14 single knots in one minute.

This record was set as part of Toyota Prius Records, a two-day event streamed live on the Internet. In a 48-hour period, URDB officials adjudicated 200 Prius-related world records. This was the most records ever documented in a 48-hour window, a world record in and of itself. The event took place in Los Angeles, California on March 30th and 31st, 2011. See all the records set at the event here.

Benjamin Gross used one leg to hang upside-down from a rope suspended 25 feet in the air. NOTE: Please use proper safety precautions when attempting this record. This record should only be attempted by professionally trained people.

Carlo Mosca Dionisio performed a 30-meter bungee jump using a string of 18,500 condoms. WARNING: This record can be extremely dangerous. Please do not attempt this record unless you are above the age of 18 and trained as a professional. We will not accept submissions in this category from minors.

Zane G. tied a bowline knot in 0.67 second.

Andreas W. performed a dual rope climb in 17.76 seconds.

Alicia Weber completed a 100-meter run and 12-foot arms-only rope climb in 20.57 seconds.

Brandon P. tied two knots in 6.38 seconds using his right hand.

Alicia Weber performed an arms-only rope climb in 8.24 seconds.

Alicia Weber climbed a total distance of 34.26 meters on an arms-only rope in one minute. The climb was made non-stop, without pauses.

Alicia Weber climbed to the top of a 12-foot rope in 3.96 seconds. She climbed in L-position, using only her arms.

Alicia Weber performed a side-to-side rope pull-up cadence test for 30 minutes.

Alicia Weber scored 6.65 points on the 200-foot rope climb, 40-yard archery obstacle course.