Finally Ready for the Ridgeline Life — and the Build to Match
Hey all, I’m Harry — 56, based in St. Pete, Florida. After months of research (and probably too many YouTube deep dives), I’ve decided the Honda Ridgeline is the truck I want. It just fits my life.
I ride motorcycles, coach bodies and minds, and spend as much time as I can near the water — especially kitesurfing. I needed a truck that could handle beach runs, haul gear, carry my dogs, and still feel comfortable driving around town. The Ridgeline kept rising to the top. Understated, capable, smart — just like I want my gear to be.
Now I’m planning a build that matches my lifestyle:
I’m all about simplicity, durability, and freedom. I want a truck that lets me go from kite session to coaching client without skipping a beat.
Stoked to learn from you all and see what you’ve done with your builds — let’s make these trucks work and look good doing it.
Catch you out there,
—Harry
Hey all, I’m Harry — 56, based in St. Pete, Florida. After months of research (and probably too many YouTube deep dives), I’ve decided the Honda Ridgeline is the truck I want. It just fits my life.
I ride motorcycles, coach bodies and minds, and spend as much time as I can near the water — especially kitesurfing. I needed a truck that could handle beach runs, haul gear, carry my dogs, and still feel comfortable driving around town. The Ridgeline kept rising to the top. Understated, capable, smart — just like I want my gear to be.
Now I’m planning a build that matches my lifestyle:
- Beach-ready setup – bed rack for kiteboards and bags, in-bed trunk for wetsuits and sand-covered gear, maybe even a rinse system.
- Weekend escape rig – platform bed for beach campouts or mountain runs, with a simple modular system in back.
- Suspension and tires – light off-road mods for soft sand, dirt roads, and spontaneous adventure detours.
- Lighting and power – better visibility for early kite sessions and sunset breakdowns, plus power for charging gear or running a cooler.
I’m all about simplicity, durability, and freedom. I want a truck that lets me go from kite session to coaching client without skipping a beat.
Stoked to learn from you all and see what you’ve done with your builds — let’s make these trucks work and look good doing it.
Catch you out there,
—Harry
