Balancing World Records

Doug McManaman balanced a bowie knife and a pole on top of a matchstick for one minute, 15.19 seconds.

Troy Young balanced a mountain bike on top of a pole on his chin for three minutes, 6.06 seconds. He attributes his balancing skills to his skateboarding, rock climbing, tree climbing and other outdoor activities.

Kyle W. completed five laps walking around a table in 30 seconds while balancing a rubber duck on top of a wooden stick.

Doug McManaman balanced a walking stick on top of a matchstick for one minute, 27.75 seconds.

Tai Star balanced a cellphone on his knee for five minutes, 1.00 second while on a slackline.

Tai Star spun poi with one hand for 32.11 seconds while sitting on a slackline.

Tai Star played a melodica for one minute, 16.40 seconds while balancing on a slackline.

Tai Star balanced a devil stick on his head for five minutes, 14.20 seconds while on a slackline.

Tai Star sat with a melodica on his lap for two minutes, 18.41 seconds while balancing on a slackline.

Doug McManaman balanced a Christmas ornament on top of a pole on his chin for 45.16 seconds while kneeling. He dedicated the record to the people who voted for his submission for Top Records of 2012.

Doug McManaman balanced a stool on top of a pole for 21.72 seconds on his chin while sitting.

Tai Star took out a melodica and a harmonica out of their cases and played them while balancing on a slackline.

Tai Star played harmonica for 20.50 seconds while balancing on a slackline.

Doug McManaman balanced a 10-pound dumbbell on top of a golf club for one minute, 7.91 seconds.

Doug McManaman balanced four hardwood stools on his chin for 10.75 seconds.

Tony Duncan and his friend balanced a ball on top of a box on their faces for 10.03 seconds.