Gaurav Posted March 19, 2020 Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 Leading a desert drive is the most amazing experience to have, where you can combine the fun, freedom, creativity, strategic thinking and survival skills all at once. Leaders lead is the drive where all participant of that drive will lead for a certain period of time. Backed with the right techniques, experience and supervision so that you can learn the art of leading with a peace of mind without any fear or pressure. Due to the basic experience required to read the sand and have basic navigational sense, this drive is only suited to the Intermediate and above level off-roaders. You will be learning the basics of leading the convoy in the desert in three different steps: Advance sand reading, plan your lead, plan your exits. Use of navigational software for selecting the right course of path. How to systematically scale the lead for all the cars in the convoy. Level: Intermediate and Above. (NO NEWBIES/FEWBIES ALLOWED) When: 21 March 2020, Saturday Meeting time: 8:00 AM, (Sharp, without any exceptions) Meeting Point : ADNOC Service Station https://goo.gl/maps/KBHywynNjpXg99rZ6 Type of Car: Any proper 4x4 with front and back tow hooks and 8-10 inches of ground clearance. Approximate finish time: 12:00 PM Please RSVP on the below calendar: 4 1 Let's root for each other & watch each other grow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikumar Posted March 20, 2020 Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 @Yousef Alimadadi this is an Intermediate drive. So please sign out. Thanks 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaurav Posted March 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 12 minutes ago, Srikumar said: @Yousef Alimadadi this is an Intermediate drive. So please sign out. Thanks Same for @Michael sammy please sign out as it's an Intermediate level drive. 1 Let's root for each other & watch each other grow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amory Posted March 20, 2020 Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 I wish if i can join this drive.😣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaurav Posted March 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 9 minutes ago, Amory said: I wish if i can join this drive.😣 We will have these more often, so join when you are ready to really have a meaningful takeaway. 1 1 Let's root for each other & watch each other grow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amory Posted March 21, 2020 Report Share Posted March 21, 2020 17 hours ago, Gaurav said: We will have these more often, so join when you are ready to really have a meaningful takeaway. @Gaurav Thank you very much for your trust... Definitely, i will join the next week drive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gaurav Posted March 29, 2020 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted March 29, 2020 Trip Report - Finally after a long delay. A day started with drizzling had a good indication that it's going to be the best day for many of us. Following recent culture of being on time, everyone showed up at meeting point before I showed up. With little distant greetings, we started SHARP at 8:00 AM and head over to the deflation point. As I had all the intermediate and advance drivers so I wanted to up the challenge little bit by starting the drive without the deflation. Off course without deflation, we wouldn't be able to make it very far, but the actual idea was to show the importance of deflation and also how you can manage your vehicle if you have to step in sand without deflation. With proper instructions, precise control and careful approach we all did good dunes, side sloping, crossing the crest at 35 PSI for first 15-20 minutes. After the deflation, I gave up the lead to our new leaders and @Shamil was the first one to get in line to test his leading skills. He started bit on a shy note, but picked up very well and reached the pylon track within 30-40 minutes. Shamil had a pretty commendable and confident pace to lead and he knew where he is heading. He had a good sand reading and judgment of dunes to enter and exit safely. He need to work on keeping a close eye on the convoy behind and also time management skills. Overall @Shamil scored 7 out of 10. Next comes the "under cover" Raptor - @Xaf. He got the instruction to take all of us back to the starting point from pylon track, which will be facing the slip face on most of the dunes (tough battle for a new lead). But he was super cautious, well planned in using steps/stairs technique without me explaining or teaching anything on that. After a little while he was given a green signal from my side to boost the level the best he can and then lower down accordingly if any of us get stuck or refusal. After this instruction we all have seen new Velociraptor in making. Amazing sideys, ridge riding and tall climbs he plan and manage to sneak the whole convoy safely under his wings. He needed a very little fine touch to tweak the lead or alternate path by using the second lead effectively and hone his leading skills even better. He needs to practice this more with a free mindset and learn to make interesting spaghetti routes through the dunes. Overall @Xaf scored 8 out of 10. Then we have given the chance to lead to our "Youngest Off-roader" - @Jeepie (as per he experience). Initially she thought of giving it up - may be she genuinely wanted or prepping our mind for her first lead - genuine first lead, unlike Shamil and Xaf who have done the lead before. So we got to start with Matrix example that no one has made in the first attempt. Luckily she could see the Fossil rock on a clear day and she was instructed to take the convoy there. As a first time lead, she decided to stick to the tracks and did couple of sideys and chosen the very safe and doable path for all the cars behind. Her leadership skills is far too great than she actually realizes it. As a good leader she is open for evaluating all the suggestions and then decide her path. Unfortunately she has beaten the Matrix example - to made through the whole stretch without any stucks or refusal. She need to believe on herself and try more leading drives to get accustom to the idea that she can find her own path. Overall @Jeepie scored 6 out 10. Last but not least comes @Ale Vallecchi with his trusted FJC, that is waiting to be pushed to the next level. He has got the most difficult patch to lead from pylon track to the top of the fossil rock. His navigational skills are quiet good and he manage to circle the convoy to right side for an exploratory purpose. We recovered couple of locals there and find our way to the top of Fossil Rock, of course with an hour of delay due to extra recoveries. Ale needs to work hard on connecting the dots on what he sees on the navigational screen and where he drives. He also need to realize that his FJC holds lot more potential than what he is realizing it currently. Overall @Ale Vallecchi scored 7 out of 10. All four new leaders did amazing job and exceeded all my expectations that I had in the morning. They all need to hone their skills and practice the lead more often under supervision. They all need to get involve and start leading all recoveries and have their first say on the technical recoveries. They have learned the importance of angles, precision, physics and weight than just speed and full throttle tug. Hope they continue to learn and advance further to master this amazing art of off-roading and help others to learn more from their knowledge and experience. 2 4 4 Let's root for each other & watch each other grow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frederic Posted March 29, 2020 Report Share Posted March 29, 2020 Amazing class and proud of everyone ! Well done guys and gal ! 4 "Go as far as you can see; once you get there, you'll be able to see further." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nizam Deen Posted March 29, 2020 Report Share Posted March 29, 2020 Welldone guys.. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrangeld Posted March 29, 2020 Report Share Posted March 29, 2020 @Gaurav this is really instructive and helpful as a learning piece, so thanks for the explanation and tips for us all to read. Looking forward to the next opportnity as I unfortunately missed this drive #notevenonetinyteenylittleitsybitsyenvious 😷 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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