Roller skates were invented in 1760. And the concept hasn’t changed much since then. Put the wheels inline, and you’ve got Rollerblades. Stick them to a board, and you’ve got skateboarding. That’s pretty much it.
Meet French designer Jean-Yves Blondeau. He’s invented the Buggy Rollin’ suit. It’s a suit that attaches wheels to every part of the body. All the major joints, chest and back become roller skates. This allows one to travel in almost any position.
This strange contraption has earned Blondeau the name Rollerman.
But Blondeau isn’t satisfied cruising sidewalks. He takes his suit to the extreme. He’s recorded a top speed of nearly 70 mph. He puts that speed to use in this video. You’ll see him rocket down a twisting road in the Swiss Alps.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCCrpVB5bFc
This is not as good of movie but is in Pallos Verde but does have some very closeup views.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ve15rZvRlfI
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Water Boy
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I was told getting my beauty sleep was a waste of time.
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1990 Astro (Z motor) mostly original @ 343,584 miles (552,944.8488960001 Canadian) (03/2008). Bad startup puff. Starting to spray for skeeters. Gone 06/07/08.
1993 Astro with a bad W motor. Parked next to a chicken coop in Talking Rock GA
I'm 'tween Canton and Holly Springs (North NorthWest of Atlanta GA)
I haul bottled water everyday- between 500 and 2500 pounds (226.796185 and 1,133.980925 Canadian) INSIDE the van.
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Re: Rollerman
Wow!
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Re: Rollerman
Unreal. Wonder what's next for this guy.
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Re: Rollerman
Stopping could suck!
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1991 Astro CL 170k, then stolen and drove into a building, junked.
1995 Astro 110k sold for a truck, wish I hadnt.
Current, 1997 Safari, Explorer High Top Conversion, love my moneypit. "Humpty Dumpty"
Re: Rollerman
How wild is this? Unbelieveable.
I wondered how he stopped--I watched one of the many videos and saw him slow to do a swooping turn where he jumped to his feet. Sure can't imagine him doing that at 60 mph.
I see that he's wearing a helmet that has a chin guard. I can sure understand the need for that but what would happen if he let his chin drop accidentally while flying low? If that chin guard ever touched and got pulled into the pavement, his helmet's forehead area would be next. Bet that would be tough on the neck muscles. Maybe he needs a small wheel on the bottom of the chin guard.
I wondered how he stopped--I watched one of the many videos and saw him slow to do a swooping turn where he jumped to his feet. Sure can't imagine him doing that at 60 mph.
I see that he's wearing a helmet that has a chin guard. I can sure understand the need for that but what would happen if he let his chin drop accidentally while flying low? If that chin guard ever touched and got pulled into the pavement, his helmet's forehead area would be next. Bet that would be tough on the neck muscles. Maybe he needs a small wheel on the bottom of the chin guard.
Rob Shaver
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1989 Astro 305 with an MSD 6A ignition and a dash-mounted MSD timing control, a 4160 Holley 465 cfm four barrel carb, and an HEI distributor.
Moog 625 front springs and Energy Suspension poly bushings. Rear OEM sway bar. Edelbrock shocks.