A British kite-surfer has set a new world record for flying over 1,500 feet in the air above an iconic landmark.

Jake Scrace was lifted 450 meters above the spectacular Isle of Wight coastline after being towed-up by a para-motor and then cut loose.

A stunning series of photos show him surfing high above the western tip of the island with its distinctive Needles landmark that features three white chalk stacks rising out of the sea.

The 40-year-old carpenter broke the record for the ‘highest kitesurf tow-up’ by reaching 1,587 feet which is almost double the previous record set at 908.7 feet.

“It was the biggest challenge I’ve ever taken on,” said the man whose first major stunt was kitesurfing over the Worthing Pier in his hometown of Worthing, in West Sussex, England.

“Up there, it was about trusting the team, the conditions, and just going for it.”

Successful on the first try

“The sense of freedom was incredible and I’m buzzing that we got the record on the first attempt.

“I’m already thinking about what the next stunt could be and where we can go with it.”

Jake says the attempt was months in the making and was carried out with a 30-strong crew including safety divers and film specialists on July 23.

From a boat in the English Channel, Jake was lifted into the sky by a para-motor before cutting the machine loose when he reached his goal altitude and gliding back down to the water beneath his kite. (Watch the cool video below…)

The feat was verified using drones, bodycams, altimeter readings, as well as GPS-enabled smartphones recording altitude and flight path.

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The project was backed by global property and construction consultancy Gleeds who agreed to fund the goal of reaching 1,500 feet to mark their 150th anniversary.

It also came in the same year that Guinness World Records marks its 70th anniversary of documenting remarkable and odd statistics worldwide.

“We celebrate extraordinary feats that push the boundaries of human achievement,” said Pravin Patel, Guinness World Record’s official adjudicator.

“Gleeds’ record-breaking kitesurf tow-up is a stunning example of innovation, precision, and daring.”

Richard Steer, the company’s chairman, added, “For 150 years, Gleeds has believed in pushing boundaries and turning bold ideas into reality.

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“This world record embodies that spirit perfectly as well as our value of professionalism with personality – a reminder that with vision, teamwork, and determination, even the sky is no limit.”

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