The International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation’s Tournament Council announced today that it has approved Nate Smith’s pending world slalom record of 2-1/2 buoys at 43 feet off, which was set at the Ski Ranch Fall 1 on Sept. 7 at the Ski Ranch in Covington, La.

The score surpasses the former record of 2 buoys at 43 feet off that was co-held by Smith and fellow U.S. athlete Chris Parrish (Orlando, Fla.). Watch the video of Nate’s run below: