Balancing World Records

Doug McManaman balanced a one-gallon of glass jug on his forehead for one minute, 54.57 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 10-pound bag of potatoes on top of a pole on his chin for one minute, 2.01 seconds.

Doug McManaman balanced a replica of the Bluenose on the back of his hand for three minutes, 32.38 seconds while sitting.

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

Christian Cipollini balanced a bottle cap on top of two chopsticks for one minute, 0.40 seconds while his friend beside him wore a Doritos bag on his head and had chopsticks in his mouth. A third participant held a keg over his head while listening to Vamos A La Playa.

Doug McManaman balanced a crossbow on the back of his hand for two minutes, 11.84 seconds.

Doug McManaman balanced a crossbow on his thumb for one minute, 59.75 seconds.

Doug McManaman balanced three double-bitted axes on his chin for 10.81 seconds. NOTE: This record is dangerous and should only be attempted by trained professionals.

Christian Cipollini and his friends balanced a boxed board game on their heads for two minutes, 43.61 seconds.

Doug McManaman balanced a four-foot level on his chin for two minutes, 2.97 seconds while kneeling.

Doug McManaman balanced a five-pound crossbow on his chin for one minute, 22.96 seconds while kneeling.

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 pole on his thumb for five minutes, 11.78 seconds while sitting.

Krushrpants built a nickel triangle using 780 nickels.

Siena Barkan sat on a slackline for 11 minutes, 40.00 seconds.