The Take off

X-Games 11

Mike Escamilla sets  a new Guinness Book World Record

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Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 4 August, 2005 : - - This morning, at the X-Games, Mike Escamilla broke a Guinness Book World Record and set a Guinness Book World Record... First, he beat the world record of a back flip off the mega ramp. The previous record was 54 feet, Mike jumped 62 Feet, 2 inches. Then, Mike did a 360 one handed table-top off the mega ramp at 50 feet 6 inches, never attempted before. Check the photos from this morning’s incredible feat.

The Flip

The Landing

Carey Hart Congratulates Mike

Mike receives an award from the Guinness Book of World Records

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