DESCRIPTION:
As of May 23rd, 2009 this video depicts the fastest known 1 minute Double Bass single stroke run on video.

***Update: On 6/23/09 this record was beaten by Steve Hill (thelinearpractiseday) with a score of 1,149!

I am playing heel-toe single strokes, and single strokes are a requirement for this event. It must be clarified that this falls under the "freestyle" category of single strokes which is not an event that is officiated by WFD. Freestyle being defined as any technique that you prefer so long as it is true single strokes with a continuous alternating pattern of RLRLRLRL between beats of the feet, as defined by the National Association of Rudimental Drummers and the Percussive Arts Society.

However, Mike Mallais should still be recognized as having the fastest "downstroke only" record for this event as he has not been beaten while being restricted to that technique.

This is similar to Olympic swimming where competitors set speed records for specific types of swimming, though freestyle means anything goes, and encompasses them all.

The WFD does not hold a freestyle single strokes event so there is no presiding body which might officiate this event.
Don't you think they should? I don't see why not.

If you are aware of a faster run on video, please make me aware so that I will not be claiming this falsely and can work towards beating whatever score is set before me. Please let me know if you have any questions. I love sharing ideas and learning about your personal journey with percussion. Never give up!

Some of my other personal records:
1 second, 1 foot = 13
1 minute, 1 foot = 665, and 628 on video
1 minute, 2 feet = see video
5 minutes, 2 feet = 5,239 and 5,106 on video
15 minutes = not yet attempted


Also, a special thanks to Steve Hill who inspired me to aim this high by exhibiting his own amazing double bass runs that still blow away all the competition!