Tag Archives: outdoors

Mmmm – more summer

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M.O.L.L.E. is my gear

After a couple of months, I’ve concluded that this M.O.L.L.E. based system is definitively the best method for carrying my regular gear on my partially-disabled body. It is well balanced and hip-based, which puts the stress on my legs which … Continue reading

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Swim clothes

This is not a bikini. I swear. The pattern is based on a Polynesian motif, which reminds me of my homeland (sigh). Naturally, the colours just had to be black and white – what NZ athletes wear in international competitions. … Continue reading

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Adventuring

After watching Roz Rows the Pacific podcast, I wondered about what are the limits of human strength. This sad story about a guy who tried to kayak the Tasman is worth reading if you like extreme sports: http://www.nswseakayaker.asn.au/magazine/70/inquest.htm

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Umbrella shop

These are my two trusty brollys:- Town Umbrella w/Crook Handle Windgrinder Golf Stick They were very reasonably priced and shipped quickly without fuss. The units have withstood strong eddy wind currents around city buildings, rain ice snow and everything else … Continue reading

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Vaka Moana: see this travelling exhibition!

Vaka Moana: see this exhibit if you possibly can, especially if you sail!!!

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FlyingKiwi nearly ready

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Butt pad for skateboarding

Someone just asked me what I use for skateboarding butt protection. Answer? An Azzpadz brand snowboarding tail protection apparatus.

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Zorbing: a potential new quasi-dangerous sport?

Zorb NZ

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