By Star Chang, posted Jul 24, 2012 at 3:21 PM, 945 views,

French “Rollerman” on Chinese Mountain Challenge (Video)

Inventor of roller suit Jean-Yves Blondeau has successfully rolled down the 99 curves and zigzags of central China’s Tianmen Mountain. The mountain is located in Hunan Province, northwestern China. The floating mountains featured in Avatar were inspired by the unique landscape formations from Tianmen Mountain. Previously, we have seen a BASE jumper jumped off from there. Blondeau is known as the French “Rollerman” for his skating speed record of 110 kilometers per hour. His special roller suit is comprised of 10 parts, featuring 32 wheels for increasing speed, it also includes helmet, protective wear, kneepads and armguards. He has prepared two suits for the Chinese mountain challenge to ensure his success …

The roads where Blondeau drifted down the mountain extends only 10.77 kilometers in length. However, 1,000 meters separate the elevations of the starting point and the finishing line. The avenue is also composed of 99 sharp bends, with most paths stretching along steep cliffs. Blondeau has to remember every single turns in order to have better controlled on his roller suit. In the end, it took him 19 minutes and 34 seconds to complete the rolled down.

SOURCE: epaper.xxcb.cn (Chinese Translated), oushinet.com