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Drives Attended (Indicative)

Minimum 5 Newbie drives are required within last 3 months for Fewbie promotion.

What you'll learn

• Basic dune and sand reading
• Self-recovery techniques
  • Shoveling at right place
  • Crawling out of difficult situations
  • Blip Blip - Coordinate steering and gas control
• Basic side sloping and hill climb
• Basic ridge riding and criss crossing
• Basic control over technical dunes
• Slightly faster pace desert driving
• Ability to manage stuck/refusals with radio
• Learn to control and avoid fishtailing
• Never fight or challenge gravity
   

Skills required

• Enthusiastic and positive attitude
• Willingness to learn and help others
• Presence of mind and attention to detail
   

Car Worthiness

• Any 4x4 vehicle with low range gearing
• Suitable approach and departure angle
   

Off-road gear required

Safety flag, tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, shovel, fire extinguisher, medical kit, radio (walkie-talkie), air compressor.
 

Drive teamwork

• Manage second lead and sweep positions upon request
• Intuitive and proactive to support Trip Lead
• Observe recoveries and offer help, when needed
   

Drive Joining

Join Newbie and Fewbie drives

Forum participation

• Active participation on the forum
• Share drive experience + feedback
• Share drive pictures in the gallery
• Post trip report after the drive