Japanese Snowboarder Enters Guinness Book of Records

Kaishu Hirano set the highest snowboard halfpipe air and his feat has been recognised in a ceremony in Japan this month. Hirano reached a height of 7.72m on March 19th,…
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Kaishu Hirano set the highest snowboard halfpipe air and his feat has been recognised in a ceremony in Japan this month.

Hirano reached a height of 7.72m on March 19th, 2026, at the halfpipe in LAAX, Switzerland.

It was during Event Four’s Last Chance Qualifier round by The Snow League.

The record was officially recognised during a ceremony in Japan on October 1st.

Hirano was presented with a framed Guinness World Records certificate commemorating his  achievement.