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Previous Record - Most consecutive flips in one unbroken sit-down hydrofoil run - 708

World Record Snapshot

Record Title
Most consecutive flips in one unbroken sit-down hydrofoil run
Class
Open / Rotation
Measured Result
Count: 708 consecutive back rolls - (Higher is better)
Date
1995-01-01 (year precision)
Has Stood For
1 year until broken on 1996-01-01
Location
United States
Record Holder
Mike Murphy

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Mike Murphy

Mike Murphy


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The Story Behind the Record

Tony Klarich states that in 1995, at age 47, Mike Murphy performed 708 consecutive back rolls in one ride without stopping or falling.

Rules of the Beast

Continuous run behind the boat with no stop and no fall; progression based on published historical accounts and rider profiles.

How This Got the Nod

Year only stated in source.

Previous Freaks Holding This Record

Before this mark took the throne, these earlier accepted records were set.