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COVID19 Compliant - Morning Absolute Newbie Desert Drive - Al Qudra - 24 Jul 2020


Srikumar

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Join us in exploring the Al Qudra Desert to see what's beyond the lakes, and learn the art of offroading at the same time ! This area is a very versatile playground for Absolute Newbies on their first offroad adventure.

If you have already driven in sand before, then you can learn more from experts having decades of off-roading experience in the UAE. This area offers a good mix of playable long set of dunes and broad ridges to test your off-road control.

Drive is open for all 4x4/4WD/SUV/AWD vehicle having 8-10 inches of ground clearance and front and rear tow hooks.

You can bring your family, friends and kids, but if you are absolute new to sand offroading we advise you to drive alone first to learn off-roading without any distractions.

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What you'll learn:

  • Introduction to off-roading
  • Desert driving basics and etiquette
  • Desert driving tips, techniques, myth and best practices
  • Off-road and safety gear familiarization and recovery procedures
  • Vehicle orientation, risk analysis, deflation and outdoor safety advice

First time with Carnity Off-road Club:

  • Please share your vehicle details - Make, Model, Year.
  • Do you have any prior off-road experience?
  • Confirm your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks / eyelets.

Why should i join?

  • We will teach you how to self-drive off-road safely and learn the best offroad driving and recovery techniques.
  • If you have already driven in sand before then you can learn more from experts having decades of offroading experience in the UAE.
  • This area offers a good mix of playable long set of dunes and broad ridge to test your off-road control.

Can my vehicle do this ?

  • This drive is open for all 4x4/4WD/SUV/AWD vehicle having 8-10 inches of ground clearance and front and rear tow hooks. If in doubt please first announce your questions on the drive thread so we can advise you further.
  • Any stock 4x4/4WD are most welcome, you don't need any modified vehicle.

Can i bring passengers ?

  • Yes of course, but if you are absolute new to offroading it is better to drive alone first to avoid any distractions.

 

Learn More About: Carnity Off-road Club

 

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STRICTLY: For ABSOLUTE NEWBIE who are driving for the first time with Carnity.

 

MUST READ AND CLICK TOTALLY AGREE ON THE BELOW COVID19 PRECAUTIONS TOPIC

 

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MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING

 

Drive Details

Level:  Only for "ABSOLUTE NEWBIES" or first timer with Carnity off-road club

When:  Jul 24, 2020 Friday.

Meeting time: 5:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point: Al Qudra https://goo.gl/maps/ZgS2Gqam9PcsxWR48

Type of Car: Any proper 4x4 with front and back tow hooks and 8-10 inches of ground clearance.

What to bring along: Loads of water, snacks (for yourself), face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

Approximate finish time: 09:00 AM

End Point: Qudra Parking 

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE:

  • Limited to 15 cars only. RSVP will close on Thursday - 5PM.
    • 1 Lead Marshal + 2 Senior Members + 12 Members.
    • If the RSVP is full and you wish to join, please mention your name on the drive thread to add on the waiting list
  • Latecomers will be returned back - without ANY EXCEPTIONS.
  • Members without RSVP will be returned back - without ANY EXCEPTIONS.
  • Please withdraw your RSVP, if you aren't joining, so your spot can be taken by others.
     

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TO RSVP ON THE CALENDAR

 

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@topgear and @Taha Elghuel this drive is reserved for Absolute Newbies. So please cancel your RSVP on this drive.

You can join Frederic (Newbie Solar Park) or Gaurav (Pink Rock) drive. Incase those drives are full, you can mention on the drive threads to put your name on the waitlist so that they can add your name once someone drops out.

 

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Hi Ashy, welcome to Carnity Off-road Club.

Please ensure you have 8-10 inch of ground clearance both at the front and back. If in doubt, please post a picture on this thread and we shall guide you.

If you have a two way radio and flag it would be helpful, else it's ok for your first Newbie drive.

See you on Friday.

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Hi Sri, will need some assistance with the car and gear. posted some pics of the front and back to see if this could work. alternatively i have another vehicle as well. with regards to the gear (gauge, radio, flag etc.)any guidance on where to find these, or else as you mentioned earlier they might not be required for our first drive. 

thanks :) 

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Hi @Usman Basit, welcome to the Carnity Offroad Club and appreciate that you have shared the pictures. 

From the pictures it seems like that the front bumper (considering the black air dam) is having less than 8 inch of ground clearance, which is the minimum requirement. But its better you check it once at your end. Also, please ensure that there are proper tow points at the front and back of the car.

Alternatively, you could describe your second car and we can advise accordingly.

While its good to have your own gear, for the first offroad drive its not mandatory. There is a topic on where to get all the stuff which I have provided below.

 

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As we are getting closer to the weekend, this is a reminder to all the drivers who have so far signed up for this drive to ensure that they have gone through the COVID19 regulations for the drive. We need your formal acknowledgement and commitment to comply with them by clicking on the "Totally Agree" emoji button inside the COVID post.

 

Also, please spend 15 minutes with undivided attention to the Absolute Newbie Briefing Video. This is essential for the safety of you and your vehicle in the desert.

 

@Newton Rozario @Vijaysekhar @Myles Keague @Arun Mathew

- Please share your vehicle details - Make, Model, Year.

- Do you have any prior off-road experience?

- Confirm your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks / eyelets.

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