Pole World Records

Brian Pankey balanced four kittens in a laundry basket placed on a 3-foot pole on his chin for 10 seconds. Note: If you attempt this record, use extreme caution and have at least one cat spotter present to assist.

Doug McManaman balanced a computer monitor on top of a pole on his chin for one minute, 19.68 seconds while kneeling.

Doug McManaman balanced 12 golf balls on his left thumb for three minutes, 46.91 seconds.

David C. balanced a vertical 15 foot pole on his forehead while juggling.

Brian Pankey balanced a pole measuring 10.08 feet (121 inches) on his chin while balancing on a rola bola.

Clint Poore flipped a 12-foot telephone pole in 14.20 seconds.

Heather Eyeland performed an inverted pole hold for one minute, 59.88 seconds. She set the record to celebrate RecordSetter World Record Day. #WorldRecordDay2012

Doug McManaman balanced a bowling ball on top of a six-foot pole on his chin for 51.56 seconds.

Doug McManaman balanced a snowman head on a three-foot pole on his nose for one minute, 16.51 seconds.

Doug McManaman balanced a moving toy train set on a pole on his chin for 18.19 seconds while kneeling.

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 an egg on top of a pole on his right ear for one minute, 47.66 seconds.

Doug McManaman balanced a sink on top of a pole on his right ear for 41.50 seconds while kneeling.

Doug McManaman balanced 25 The Chronicle Herald newspapers on top of a pole for one minute, 22.78 seconds on his chin.

Doug McManaman balanced a glass of water on top of a pole measuring 10 feet, 2 inches for 16.10 seconds. The pole was balanced on his chin throughout the attempt.

Clint Poore flipped a 12-foot telephone pole three times in 49.30 seconds.