Staying Xtreme
Winston Churchill said “If you are going to go through hell, keep going.” When things get tough for you, when you’re injured, tired, disappointed, devastated. That’s when you have to… Continue reading "Staying Xtreme"
Author: ponobill
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Beginning Stand Up Paddle Surfing
Stand Up Paddle Surfing is the fastest growing water sport in the world today. If not for the chilling effects of a worldwide recession you’d be seeing them everywhere, because… Continue reading "Beginning Stand Up Paddle Surfing"
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Paying For La Vida Xtreme
If you want to play you’ve got to pay. Living the life of an xtreme geezer can be a retirement gig or part of a working life. But no matter… Continue reading "Paying For La Vida Xtreme"
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Maiden Voyage of Nero
Like so many adventures, the 2007 All Aluminum North American tour started with a stupid idea. Build the perfect trailer for my wacky vintage race car, and then use it… Continue reading "Maiden Voyage of Nero"
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Measure Twice, Cut Once
For better or worse, we humans adapt to the equipment we use. In Stand Up Paddle Surfing and Racing, our stroke adapts to the paddle we have. If your paddle… Continue reading "Measure Twice, Cut Once"
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Stand Up Paddling Cape Cod Bay
Standup paddle boards are fantastic exercise, lots of fun, and they work everywhere there’s water. This article is about a distance paddle on SUP boards and some surrounding events–all for… Continue reading "Stand Up Paddling Cape Cod Bay"
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Vinnie’s Home
My Vincent has been away a long time. The bottom end bearings were toast and I didn’t feel competent to replace them. Crankshaft work is notoriously tricky on a Vincent,… Continue reading "Vinnie’s Home"