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Switzerland’s Jamie Huser just put his name in the books with a jaw-dropping new world record: a 460-foot (140-meter) rail ride across the icy waters of Lake Falerin.

At 21 years old, Huser isn’t new to pushing limits—but this was next level. Sitting 6,500 feet above sea level in the Laax region, Lake Falerin served as the stage for one of the gnarliest rail projects wakeboarding has ever seen. The setup? A floating 460-foot metal rail pieced together from 24 segments, slicker than anything used in a comp. The grind? Brutal. Huser took 112 slams and resets before finally locking it down on his 113th try.

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The Setup

Competitive wakeboarding rails usually stretch 30–50 feet. This monster was nearly ten times that length. Not only was it built out of slippery steel instead of the usual plastic, it floated freely on an alpine lake known more for freezing temps than smooth sessions. Consistent rope tension added another layer of chaos—every bump, slip, or pull could’ve ended the ride.

“I wanted to try something new and really challenge myself,” Huser said. Mission accomplished.

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The Prep

Pull speed was dialed to 21 mph (34 km/h), but speed wasn’t the only factor. Balance was everything. Months of slacklining, balance board sessions, gym ball training, and shoulder rehab (after recent surgery) went into this attempt. Every foot placement, every tiny movement, had to be perfect.

Huser’s mantra on the rail: slow it down, stay calm. And when it clicked, he rode clean from end to end.

His reaction afterward? “Indescribable. It felt like freedom. I was overwhelmed with emotion, full of joy.”

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The Rider

Jamie Huser has been a name in wakeboarding for a while. By 11 he was beating adults. At 14 he was European Champion and World Championship runner-up. He’s got Pro Tour wins under his belt, and in 2023 was named Rookie of the Year after finishing second overall.

Born and raised in Flims, Switzerland, Huser grew up surrounded by water. His dad opened Europe’s first wake school on Lake Zurich, where Jamie was riding by age three. By 15, he had relocated with his family to Orlando, Florida, to chase bigger training opportunities. “I’m endlessly grateful to my parents for enabling me to live my dream,” he says.

Now, with a 460-foot rail world record in his pocket, it’s clear Jamie Huser isn’t just chasing his dream—he’s redefining what’s possible on a wakeboard.