COVID 19 Compliant - ABSOLUTE NEWBIE Morning Desert Drive - Al Qudra - Dubai - 18 Dec 2020

[Gaurav]

Join us to explore Al Qudra Desert to find what's beyond Qudra lakes

And learn the art of offroading in a versatile playground for your first off-road adventure.

You will learn to self-drive your vehicle 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 practise your off-road skills slowly but surely.

Drive is open for all 4x4/4WD/SUV/AWD vehicles having

• 8-10 inches of ground clearance and (MANDATORY)
• Front and rear tow hooks (MANDATORY)

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 vehicle modifications.

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:  18 Dec 2020, Friday.

Meeting time: 06:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/BYd56qA2tCUPTSCy9

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

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

Approximate finish time: 10:00 AM

End Point: Qudra Parking

 

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE:

• Limited to 12 new members only. RSVP will close on Thursday - 5PM.
  • 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 or members who are not on the RSVP will be returned back - without ANY EXCEPTIONS.
• Please cancel you RSVP if you cannot make it, so your spot can be taken by others.
   

 

PLEASE RSVP ON BELOW EVENT IN THE EVENT CALENDAR  

 

[Gaurav]

@Karim Allam @Ben84 @Ranjeet Pundlik

To all who have RSVP'd by now: "Welcome to Carnity Offroad Club" ! 

You have probably come across lots of information on this drive topic, the website, and might have a lot of questions on how to prepare yourself for your first offroad drive with us. Rest assured we have covered all the essential information already in many topics, tutorials, and we will be guiding you through every step along the way to becoming a confident & safe offroader. 

The first thing I'd like to ask of you is to briefly introduce yourself:

1. Which 4x4 are you driving/bringing to the drive?
2. Do you have any prior offroading experience? If so please specify.
3. Does your vehicle have minimum 8 inches of ground clearance?
4. Does your vehicle have front and rear towpoints and are they in good condition?

Furthermore, we have made an amazing Absolute Newbie briefing video which really helps in getting you to understand the first basic essentials, so please watch it with full attention:

MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING

 

For your first offroad drive with us you will only need a few offroad gears:

• A tire pressure gauge and deflator so you can deflate your tyres (available in Speedex, Ace, Dragon Mart).
• A compressor to inflate your tyres (the compressor at the Last Exit ADNOC has been defective for the last few weeks)
• A fully serviced vehicle with front and rear towpoints, and a spare wheel that is usable in case needed.

 

In case you have more offroad gears you are of course welcome to bring it along.

 

After this absolute newbie drive, you will start joining Newbie level drives and for that you will need the following gears:

 

• An offroad flag.
• A Two-Way UHF radio that can be programmed to our Carnity channels.
• A full size shovel.

 

 

 

 

Please do not hesitate to ask your questions on this drive topic. We have many specialists on the forum that will be able to help you out.

[Ben84]

Hi Gaurav,

My name is Benjamin but everyone calls me Ben.

I work as a animator for a creative agency...I drive a 2020 Jeep wrangler Rubicon 4 door - String Grey color. As for the off road experience, I have been on only 1 drive through a different club.

List of tools I have with me:

Air compressor, tyre deflator, Flag pole, tyre value/pin remover, Snatch strap, D rings, Shovel, Walkie Talkie, Fire extinguisher & First Aid kit.

Looking forward for the drive tomorrow.

Thanks & Regards,

Ben.

[Gaurav]

@Karim Allam @Ranjeet Pundlik - Gentle reminder

The first thing I'd like to ask of you is to briefly introduce yourself:

1. Which 4x4 are you driving/bringing to the drive?
2. Do you have any prior offroading experience? If so please specify.
3. Does your vehicle have minimum 8 inches of ground clearance?
4. Does your vehicle have front and rear towpoints and are they in good condition?

[Ranjeet Pundlik]

Hi Gaurav, 

Thank you for the note. I am Ranjeet and have recently moved to Toyota LC 2021 4.7V8 after driving a C200 for 2.5 years.

I am a construction project management professional and have driven a Nissan Patrol in the desert once last year - I don't have a lot of desert driving experience and hence I am on this drive. My LC is a stock one and does have towpoints in good condition. 

List of tools I have with me: Air compressor, tyre deflator, Flag pole, Shovel, Walkie Talkie, Fire extinguisher & First Aid kit.

see you all tomorrow.

Cheers,
Ranjeet Pundlik

[Nafiz]

Hi Gaurav,

My name is Nafiz, i drive a Lexus LX470 2003 model 4.7V8. I have been on one drive with another club.  My car does have 8 inches ground clearance and stock tow hooks front and back. 

List of tools i have:  Air compressor, tyre deflator, Flag pole, tyre value/pin remover, Snatch strap, D rings, Shovel, Walkie Talkie & Fire extinguisher.

See you tomorrow. 

Thanks

Nafiz

[Hassan Almousa]

Hi Gaurav,

My name is Hassan Almousa, I would like to join this drive , however , I didn't know how to RSVB through the website . I have subscribed and joined the off-road club already .

I will be grateful if you help me join the drive tomorrow .

Thanks.

Hassan

[Hassan Almousa]

Hi , RSVB ok 

Sorry I missed to introduce myself  .

Hassan , i drive a Mitsubishi Pajero 2016.

I am am an absolute newbie , and this is my first 4x4 SUV.

My car has more than 8” ground clearance for sure .

Towing points front and back are ok and in good condition .

I’ve  prepared some tools for off-roading :

- Shovel ,snatch strap, d-rings,pole and flag,  rope , air compressor , air pressure gauge  , walki-talki .

glad to join the club and looking forward to meeting you all tomorrow . 

 

[Gaurav]

Please find the convoy numbering below

 @Karim Allam @Hassan Almousa @Nafiz @Ranjeet Pundlik @Ben84 @Emmanuel

Channel 1: 446.006'25 (Spare radio will be available for this drive)

1. Gaurav                 Silver pajero
2. Karim Allam          2020. Pajero 3.8. 4doors White
3. Hassan Almousa  2016 Mitsubishi Pajero 5 door , silver 
4. Nafiz                     Lexus LX470 2003
5. Ranjeet Pundlik    Toyota LC 2021 4.7V8
6. Ben84                   2020 Jeep wrangler Rubicon 4 door - String Grey
7. Emmanuel            White Xterra

In case of any emergency you can reach me at 050 5058706

[Gaurav]

TRIP REPORT

Absolute Newbie drive is always my personal favourite to meet so many new faces and excited to show them the real art of offroading beyond just the vehicle capabilities. Almost everyone was on time and thank you for that, the real cherry on the cake was the profound presence of @Emmanuel (resident Velociraptor) to support AN drive. Im sure we are in for great time with good company and beautiful cars. After almost an 8 months of gap I did my first AN briefing physically outside (not on radio) and it was so relaxing to make sure to address every little detail for safer offroading before we start.

All the absolute newbies drove good and responded very well to scaling up the drive. We barely had any refusals and just 1 stuck in whole 3+ hours drive. That tells enough that everyone was really ready, careful and listen to every instruction and followed the track impeccably.

Thank you @Karim Allam for responsible second lead and im sure as you grow further you will have enough drives to feed your offroad hunger and make new like-minded friends here at Carnity.

@Hassan Almousa you and your Pajero did great and make sure to get the rear bumper (scooping issue) sorted, as that will be the main concern as you drive stock Pajero regularly.

@Ranjeet Pundlik I love your off-roading spirit and attitude even after barely scratching the front bumper of your LC. Initial concern and hiccups are absolutely normal when you manage LWB LC in the desert for the first time. You will get better with time and then decide yourself to spend money for mods on LC or buy second car as a desert toy.

@Nafiz your V8 Lexus was one of my dream car from olden days as I have had same shape LC100 in 2006 - 2008. You managed very well and hope you continue to enjoy your drive and work on learning the real art of offroading.

@Ben84 and Holly you were ruling with your Rubicon Wrangler at the back and you too have a great offroading spirit and right attitude to learn and build your knowledge first so that you can scale up to higher level of drives in very near future.

drive has a different charm from other level drives, as it always reminds me of the day when I started offroading as an Absolute Newbie. At that stage I completely moved away from my comfort zone having never pushed my car beyond 3000 rpm and always worrying about what is on the other side of the dune (it took a wise man to tell me that there is only sand on the other side, so do take a leap of faith esp if the car in front has done it). While some might feel its one of the easiest drives to lead, it can become extremely challenging very quickly. Yesterday was one such drive which was quite challenging in a different manner and this is despite no use of a rope or shovel. 

Big shout out of appreciation to @Emmanuel who has supported this Absolute Newbie drive so perfectly and patinetly to help and guide everyone in the convoy.

 

Moving forward you all will be joining the Newbie drives and not an Absolute Newbie drive. Drives are announced every Sunday at 11 am, and they go live on Sunday at 7:10 pm. Due to the high demand, these drives get full in about 10 minutes, so please be online at 7:10 pm to book your spot. If you miss a spot, put your name on the waitlist asap. Generally, by Thursday with dropouts everyone does get a spot if they have waitlisted. 

For the next drives, please bring along a deflator, pressure gauge, flag and radio as a minimum. 

• Learn to deflate your tires and checking them precisely.
• Learn to fix a flag on your car.
• Learn to program and fully charge your radio.

Also like I mentioned during the debriefing, join the Carnity Whatsapp Drive Notification to get the latest updates on the drives, so that you can RSVP on time for the next weekend's drive.

 

Please have a look at below topic which describes the tools needed for every level. There is a separate tutorial inside which explains which radio we recommend and how to program them:

Please DO NOT BUY the Baofeng 888S spare radio we gave you, as these cannot be programmed.

 

 

Please have a look at below grading structure that explains various off-road levels:

 

See you guys soon in the sand again !