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Whoa, how’d I miss this thread? Natooke is the distributor for Respro in China. We haven’t ordered any yet because people here don’t find pollution as pressing a problem as in Beijing, but soon enough we’ll have the full line available in all sizes/colors.
I use mine for the worst of days or if I’m exercising in polluted weather. It’s the difference between feeling that chalky I’ve smoked way too much feeling and normality.
There are two filter types that are interchangeable within all masks. One has a chemical agent applied to filter harmful molecules (car exhaust) whereas the ordinary filter just captures all forms of fine particulate (coal powered China dust).
I have to say they take some getting used to, but make all the difference when you can’t see 100 meters because of the “fog”.
I’ll put out a notice when that’s the case so if anyone’s interested you can swing in and check them out.
Quote:What is that? What’s the event?The event is an alleycat. Not sure if the flyer posted. Meets just north of Tianfu Square, north of Mao, behind the Science and Technology place.
To register show up before 4 p.m. At that time the race sets out. It’s a non-traditional unsanctioned checkpoint street race. Each racer gets a number and a manifest (location and map of all points you need to attend). First to finish wins.
There are prizes for top three finishers in both women’s and men’s. There’s also a prize for the best costume. As per norm DFL (dead fucking last) also takes home something.
There’s a special surprise (part of the flyer I forgot to translate) in how the race will work that will be revealed before the start.
A good number of folks will walk away with something and I guarantee everyone will have a blast. We did it a bit earlier in the evening so you can always follow it up with the usual drunken antics that Halloween entails.
Regarding volunteers. If someone wants to check it out but doesn’t want to race we can always use people to hang out at a checkpoint and sign off on riders’ manifests. Let me know if you’re up for it!
If you’re into riding bikes, the afternoon of the 27th there is this:
Additionally, looking for a few volunteers to help out. Nothing major, email me at [email protected] if you’re interested. We should be able to hook you up with drink or something for your time!
It’s that time of week again. It’s a shame the weather isn’t like it was yesterday but I have a feeling at least this dryness will hold out.
Haven’t been by the stadium but I have a hunch the pup tent mall will be gone. If not you’ll still find us lurking around behind the stadium.
Looking forward to seeing some new faces!
Margus, if you’re in the neighborhood of our shop you could stop by and take a look at it. From what you describe I think we have what it would take to sort it out or at least give you an accurate diagnosis of the problem.
Granted we can’t fix it or lack the parts, we can direct you to very nearby where a strip of bicycle shops carry most parts you’d need to get up and running.
In case you don’t know we’re at 小天东街3号附26号 (3 Xiaotian East St., Unit 26) or if you’re trying to find us, from the intersection of 玉林北路 (Yulin North Rd.) and 一环南三段 （First Ring Rd. South 3 Section) go north and take your first left onto 小天南街 (Xiatian South St.) and walk about 100 meters. We’re on the south side of the road!
Good luck!
Good turnout yesterday. Thanks to those who made it out.
As I said it’s every week so swing by if you’re interested. If you want to try but don’t have a bike, we’ve got a spare at the shop for borrow.
See you next time.
The law’s quite specific.
All curbs must be kickflipped onto and heelflipped off of. Any medians at crosswalks must be nose-manual’d. If you ride opposing traffic it must be done so switch. All stair sets greater than 2 must be 360 flipped.
Honestly, just ride where it’s most convenient. I’d avoid sidewalks as usually they’re tiled and littered with death cracks. People won’t mind so much if you’re in the bike lane or in the street for that matter. I’ve seen way lamer things happening in either place than a foreigner cruising around on a wheel-laden board.
Any luck picking up a board? What’d it cost roughly and how’s the quality?
I was riding around just the other day and discovered this sweet little skate spot under the 成乐高速公路 and 二环南路三段 flyover. Or I’m pretty sure it’s in that neighborhood.
The whole thing is covered and has a street course and a mini ramp as well. Been a while since I’ve skated a mini but it got me all itchy to get back on the wheelyboard.
Re: CIFL
E-mail sent.
Re: The Wager
As an American will any ill-will be extended towards me due to nationality albeit I intend to remain unaffiliated with this bet.
Footy!
Yeah. And the guys who run the shop are super handsome, intelligent and charismatic.
-Not the Jacob Klink of the interview
But seriously, swing by. Besides installing our sign, painting some things, sewing cushions for our seating and just giving everything a good dusting we’re finished with renovations. Larry and I’ve spent too much time finding things to do while we wait for the majority of our bikes to arrive (1 to 2 weeks) including building a pub-style ring toss game and simply making the place cozy.
We’ll have more details about a ‘soft’ opening when all our things are in, then we plan to do a big bash in November when the whole application process with the government is finalized and polished off.
Look forward to seeing you around!
