Pole World Records  

Doug McManaman balanced a jack-o-lantern on top of a pole on his chin for one minute, 53.07 seconds while sitting.

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.

Doug McManaman balanced a pair of work boots on top of a pole on his chin for 51.16 seconds.

Doug McManaman balanced a pole with a spinning wheel and four sparklers on his chin for 29.07 seconds.

Doug McManaman balanced a pole with a rotating top on it on his chin for 15.68 seconds.

Doug McManaman balanced a recycling box on top of a pole on his chin for one minute, 9.13 seconds.

Doug McManaman balanced a seven-foot ladder on top of a pole on his chin for 24.09 seconds.

Doug McManaman balanced a replica of a ship weighing seven pounds on top of a pole on his chin for one minute, 18.84 seconds while kneeling. He set the record during the Cumberland County Exhibition in Oxford, Nova Scotia. Host Randy Geddes, Mallory Wolchuk, and Carl Mcmanaman witnessed the attempt.

Doug McManaman balanced a sink on top of a pole on his chin for one minute, 21.03 seconds.

Doug McManaman balanced a sink on top of a pole on the back of his hand for one minute, 30.37 seconds.

Doug McManaman balanced a soccer ball on top of a pole on the back of his hand for six minutes, 28.37 seconds.

Doug McManaman balanced a soccer ball on top of a three-foot pole on his forehead for one minute, 12.87 seconds.

Doug McManaman balanced a softball on a pole on his ear for one minute, 18.26 seconds.

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

Doug McManaman balanced a sword on top of a pole on his chin for 8.56 seconds. NOTE: This record is dangerous and should only be attempted by trained professionals.

Doug McManaman balanced a three-foot pole and plastic ball on his chin for one minute, 5.98 seconds.