The 31-wheel roller suit (also known as the wheel suit or buggy rollin) places a number of rollers (similar to those found on rollerblades) on most of the major joints, the torso, and the back. The wearer can ride in a variety of positions (upright, prone, supine, on all fours, etc.) at speeds of up to 70 mph (116 km/h) in downhill. The buggy rollin wheel suit can be practiced on any similar surface as roller skates.
This is the 2011 design chosen by Jackie for Chinese Zodiac.
To learn more about this remarkable suit and it's inventor Jean Yves Blondeau please visit his WEBSITE for information on the HISTORY of the suit.
The special clothing worn by Jackie Chan in "12 Chinese Zodiacs" was invented by French skating guru Jean Yves Blondeau. It weighs about 17 kg. Wheels are fitted to the chest, back, hands, elbows, knees, legs, feet and can reach a top speed of over 126 kph.
Jackie had to master the skill of using the equipment within a very short time which Jean Yves bluntly admitted "was an almost impossible task". Jackie admitted that "these actions can not be done by ordinary people!"
Jackie revealed that a short three-minute scene took a month and a half to film. The most dangerous action was to slide under the car. I must maintain absolute balance, otherwise I will be drawn into the bottom of the vehicle and wheels. Such pressure! At that moment, I was afraid. I'm not Superman, but I desperately wanted to do the scene."
Jackie went on to say that there is a gap in the technological capability between Chinese filmmakers and Hollywood when it comes to making CGI. So he asked himself "How can we compete?" For him the only answer was to go back to what he knew best - Jackie Chan style martial arts and action. Jackie also said that for many years people have said that he is old, but just because I am older does not mean I can't move. With Zodiac I want to say to these people "I am not old".
SOURCE: ENT.163.COM and ENT.IFENG.COM and ENORTH.COM.CN and HUNANTV.COM
Today CZ12 (12 Chinese Zodiacs) held a 100 day countdown press conference in Beijing. The movie will premier 12.12.12 in Beijing. Jackie made a dramatic entrance in his Lamborghini. Also released was a new trailer and "making of" video.
