Flat Water Pump World Record now set at 20min, 2sec

Wed 24 Aug 2022
Author: John Nayler
No wind?
No waves?
No worries...

Just got a little 20 minute pump up your local river is something that Will Culberson did recently.

Check out this Uncut Video best watched at double speed for efficiency.

Will was a prior record holder but clearly has been doing a bit of training to demolish the record with apparent ease on Lake Stevens, Washington, USA. Averaging over 13 km/h Will covered 4.59km in his record breaking run.

Hats off Will - incredible effort.

Find Will at @Will2Foil  @will2foil

Since it was so awesome, a hearty plug to the setup:
Axis PNG 1310 Front Wind
Axis Pump 460/60 Rear Wing
Axis Red Fuselage -Short 680mm
Axis Aluminum 19mm Mast-750mm
Slingshot Dwarf Caft 3'6" MICRO

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