Slackline World Records

Noah Royak sat on a slackline for 14 minutes, 4.00 seconds at Candyland Park in Longwood, Florida, breaking the previous RecordSetter mark of 11 minutes, 40.00 seconds. The attempt is a patient balance challenge: Noah keeps his body seated on the line while his feet stay off the ground, holding the position until the final dismount.

With ten minutes before his airport Uber, Rocco Lapaire climbed onto a slack rope, grabbed two diabolos, and set a world record. His third attempt of the morning landed 9 clean off-string throws, and he's already planning to beat it. A quick note on the rig: slack rope and slackline are related but distinct disciplines. Slack rope (also called slackwire) is a centuries-old circus tradition going back to 18th-century European big tops, performed on a low-tension rope that sags and swings under the performer. Slackline is its younger cousin, invented by Yosemite climbers in the 1980s, built on flat webbing with dynamic bounce. Different gear, different balance, same family. The category is wide open for anyone with a slack rope (or a slackline), two spools, and steady feet.

Edgar Yudkevich completed 205 catches juggling three clubs while riding on a unicycle in one minute.

Simon S. solved a Rubik's cube in 14.88 seconds while balancing on a slackline.

Tai Star balanced a broom on one finger for three minutes, 14.10 seconds while slacklining.

Aidan S. solved a Rubik's cube behind his back in one minute, 11.29 seconds while balancing on a slack line on one leg and wearing sunglasses.

Tony Duncan completed 20 juggling club catches passing on a slackline with a drop down from a ladder.

Tai Star played a ukulele and hula hooped for 19.53 seconds while standing on a slackline on one foot.

Tony Duncan completed 23 juggling club catches passing on a slackline with drop down from ladder. He set the record at NECCA's Pre-turbo Juggling Convention.

Tony Duncan bounced two 38-cm table tennis balls on one paddle 15 times while standing on a slackline on one foot.

Tai Star balanced a 40-pound sack of birdseed on his head while standing on a slackline on one foot.

De Guayaba juggled four clubs for 8.78 seconds while balancing a ball on top of a stick held in his mouth, spinning a hoop on his right leg, and balancing on a slackline.

Tai Star played a didgeridoo for two minutes, 21.50 seconds while standing on a slackline.

Tai Star walked 288 inches on a slackline while playing a didgeridoo.

Tai Star performed 47 Frisbee toss clap catches while standing on a slackline.

Thibault completed 42 catches juggling three rocks while balancing on a slackline.