COVID19 Compliant - ABSOLUTE NEWBIE Morning Desert Drive - Al Qudra- Dubai - 14 Aug 2020

[Srikumar]

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.

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

 

MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING

 

 

Drive Details

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

When:  14 Aug, 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: Deflator and Pressure Gauge, 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 members 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.
   

 

TO RSVP ON THE CALENDAR

 

[Probir Mukherjee]

Where do I buy a radio ?

[Frederic]

1 hour ago, Probir Mukherjee said:

Where do I buy a radio ?

Hi @Probir Mukherjee welcome to Carnity Offroad Club. You can find two way radios in Dragon Mart. 
 

We can recommend the Motorola/Crony MT777 or the Baofeng UV5R. Both are easily available. 

 

In below post you’ll find info on how to program them:
 

 

[topgear]

@Probir MukherjeeI just bought the Baofeng UV5R at AED70 from Dragon Mart about 2 weeks ago. I have used it for 2 drives, so far so good. The only comment is to make sure that you press the talk button for 1-2s before you start to speak. Very good value for money for AED70 

[Srikumar]

@Tamas Hoffmann @izzumonv @Juan Carlos Elizalde Reyes @seosamh nash @Probir Mukherjee welcome to the Carnity Offroad Club. Please provide us with the following details :

1. Which 4x4 do you drive?

2. Confirm your vehicle has a front and rear tow hook

3. Do you have any previous offroading experience?

For your first offroad adventure, please bring along a deflator and pressure gauge. 

 

@Dagdag Sofiane this drive is for Absolute Newbies or First Timers with Carnity. Please sign up on the other Newbie drives and incase if they are full you can add your name on the waitlist.

[seosamh nash]

Hi Srikumar

Thanks for the invite to join the Friday drive

Car: Jeep Wrangler JK 4dr / front and rear hooks/ no experience 

Regards

Seosamh

 

[izzumonv]

1. Which 4x4 do you drive? - Jeep Cherokee Limited 2007

2. Confirm your vehicle has a front and rear tow hook - Yes

3. Do you have any previous offroading experience? - No

For your first offroad adventure, please bring along a deflator and pressure gauge. Yes, I have

[Probir Mukherjee]

Hi 

Car is a Land cruiser 

Rear hook 

Front hook 

Tyre deflator / inflator  available

Radios to be bought- dragon market 

[Tamas Hoffmann]

15 hours ago, Srikumar said:

@Tamas Hoffmann @izzumonv @Juan Carlos Elizalde Reyes @seosamh nash @Probir Mukherjee welcome to the Carnity Offroad Club. Please provide us with the following details :

1. Which 4x4 do you drive?

2. Confirm your vehicle has a front and rear tow hook

3. Do you have any previous offroading experience?

For your first offroad adventure, please bring along a deflator and pressure gauge. 

 

@Dagdag Sofiane this drive is for Absolute Newbies or First Timers with Carnity. Please sign up on the other Newbie drives and incase if they are full you can add your name on the waitlist.

Looking forward to this drive 

1 Mitsubishi pajero 

2 yes

3 only quad biking experience no 4x4 

15 hours ago, topgear said:

@Probir MukherjeeI just bought the Baofeng UV5R at AED70 from Dragon Mart about 2 weeks ago. I have used it for 2 drives, so far so good. The only comment is to make sure that you press the talk button for 1-2s before you start to speak. Very good value for money for AED70 

Which shop did you buy from? Do you remember? 

[Juan Carlos Elizalde Reyes]

Hi @Srikumar

1. Which 4x4 do you drive?  --  Jeep Cherokee 2009

2. Confirm your vehicle has a front and rear tow hook  --  Yes

3. Do you have any previous offroading experience?  -- No previous experience

For your first offroad adventure, please bring along a deflator and pressure gauge.  -- OK