Skier and X Games star Simon Dumont sets new world record on world's tallest quarterpipe

Skiing prodigy and X Games star Simon Dumont accomplished the unthinkable today, establishing a new world record for highest air on a quarterpipe as he launched 35 feet into thin air at his home resort of Sunday River in Maine. On the world's tallest quarterpipe (38-feet tall and 78-feet wide) custom-built by Snow Park Technologies, and with a representative from FIS (Fédération Internationale de Ski ) appointed by Guinness Book of World Records on location to document the record-breaking moment, Dumont beat previous record holder Terje Haakonsen's 32 feet 6 inches during his last day of attempts. Soaring a breathtaking 73 feet above the ground - more than a seven-story building - this hometown hero sent the intimate crowd of family and friends into a frenzy as they witnessed the record-breaking moment. To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/redbull/32700/ By multivu Tags : 32700 , bull , dumont , multivu , quarterpipe , red , simon , skier , snowboard , xgames

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