What Is The World Record For Atlas Stone Weight Loaded?

[Matt Schumann]

I know and seen TraviS Ortmayer load the 520lb stone..... and yes that was a amazing feat of strength..... And it is the largest stone i have ever scene loaded....

I was wondering if that was the largest stone ever loaded? I know thats probaly not "officially" the world record but i was wondering if anyone ever lifted anything more than that or what is the official world record

[Patrick McGuffin]

Yes it was...

[Elliot_Storey]

The record was Jouko Ahola loading a 474lb stone onto a barrell, I forget the exact height. Therefore I guess you can consider Travis as the world record holder.

[Matt Schumann]

Wow i couldnt imagin loading a 520 stones, well maybe if i had a ramp lol

[Eric Todd]

I though Lazlo Fekete had the record. Not sure what it was exactly, but I know it was in excess of 500#
ET

[Richard Reynolds]

From http://www.ifsastrongman.com/ifsawr/

Atlas Stone for Weight:
Lazlo Fekete, Hungary 232.5KG/ 1.28M
(511.5 lbs to 50")

Travis may have lifted more, but I think we all recognize that official world records have to be under scrutinized conditions. For example, how accurate was the stone weight.

I think it would be neat to have more contests with a max stone. That is, competitors take turns lifting progressively heavier stones (Wessels rule).

[TEXAS STONEMAN]

Richard's right. Lazlo has the record "officially" (bastard) at 511 lbs. I think my stone is right around a 23" diameter and I have been told that the one Lazlo used had much smaller diameter. My stone's weight is as accurate as the rock scale I used to weigh it on. 520#
I wish I could set it up in a comp. so it could become an officially recognized lift.

[Chris Grantano]

T.O.-

We've all witnessed you loading that 520'er on the video, but I was just curious if you monkey with that thing very often. In other words, now that you've conquered it, is it more routine for you? Is there a bigger one in the mold? :eek: (scary thought)

[Sahwn Kenny]

Has anyone got the clip of the 520 lbs stone, being loaded?

Love to see a max Altlas stone in Comps.

My second Attempt on Stone, i mangered a 180 kg 396 lbs Stone to Chest height.
Would've had it on a platform, buit didn't have one at the time.

19 years old

[DaneGarreau]

http://www.texasstoneman.com/video.htm

Here is the video.

Having seen the 520 first hand, I can tell, it's rideculous. You really can't appreciate the size of the thing until u have seen it up close.

[MarshallWhite]

I totally agree with Dane I have tugged on that thing a few times and it is unreal...but next time I'm in Houston I'm gonna have to load it to wipe that smirk off T's face. :N:

[Sahwn Kenny]

http://www.texasstoneman.com/video.htm

Here is the video.

Having seen the 520 first hand, I can tell, it's ridiculous. You really can't appreciate the size of the thing until u have seen it up close.


I've had a 260 kg (572lbs) stone made up in the back garden.

Looks like its out of Indiana Jones. Too slippery to grip. or it could be too heavy? :BB:

[Barry Perkins]

I've had a 260 kg (572lbs) stone made up in the back garden.

Looks like its out of Indiana Jones. Too slippery to grip. or it could be too heavy? :BB:

too heavy..LOL..

what is the diameter of that thing?

[Sahwn Kenny]

Circumference is around 70 - 72 Inch 180 cm approx.

Tryed lifting it the other week but coundn't grip it, because all the dust and shit coming off the sides.

Won't give up though. :EP: :EP: