Srikumar Posted February 19, 2021 Report Share Posted February 19, 2021 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 practice 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: 26 Feb 2021, Friday. Meeting time: 07:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point:https://goo.gl/maps/CF55uHD8Q338xXBo8 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: 11:00 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prajupramod Posted February 20, 2021 Report Share Posted February 20, 2021 (edited) @Srikumar - Hello. Please advise if I can participate in this event on the 26th to build up the knowledge and confidence before I move on to the other Newbie events. Considering this will only be my 2nd off-road drive ever, looking forward for your feedback and I shall enroll accordingly. Edited February 20, 2021 by prajupramod Grammar correction 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawad Posted February 20, 2021 Report Share Posted February 20, 2021 Hello My name is Rawad and I drive a V8 Nissan Patrol 2019 Platinum I've some experience as I usually deflate the tires and go drift on the sand, or try a hard angle dune. Yet I still have 0 knowledge when it comes to dunes bashing, cresting, etc I have a deflator gauge, a compressor, a rope with shackles Super excited 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikumar Posted February 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2021 15 hours ago, prajupramod said: @Srikumar - Hello. Please advise if I can participate in this event on the 26th to build up the knowledge and confidence before I move on to the other Newbie events. Considering this will only be my 2nd off-road drive ever, looking forward for your feedback and I shall enroll accordingly. Hi Praju, you will need to join the Newbie drives that go live tomorrow at 7:10 pm. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikumar Posted February 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2021 @Ishraque Ahammed you need to join a Newbie drive. The details are covered in the last week trip report. Please sign up for the Whatsapp Notification Group and sign on the drive when they go live at 7:10 pm today evening. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawad Posted February 21, 2021 Report Share Posted February 21, 2021 (edited) On 2/20/2021 at 2:12 PM, Rawad Bahsas said: Hello My name is Rawad and I drive a V8 Nissan Patrol 2019 Platinum I've some experience as I usually deflate the tires and go drift on the sand, or try a hard angle dune. Yet I still have 0 knowledge when it comes to dunes bashing, cresting, etc I have a deflator gauge, a compressor, a rope with shackles Super excited @Srikumar dear will I need a flag and a shovel for this drive? Edited February 21, 2021 by Rawad Bahsas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikumar Posted February 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2021 @Rawad Bahsas it's not mandatory for Absolute Newbie drives, but if you have it better bring it along. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikumar Posted February 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2021 @Salvador Perez @Thomas Fumarola @Roger K @WaYan @Shynil Hashim @jeetu sharma A big warm welcome to all newcomers to the Carnity Offroad Club ! Request the following members to introduce themselves @Thomas Fumarola @Roger K @WaYan @Shynil Hashim @jeetu sharma 1) Which 4x4 are you bringing ? 2) Any prior off-roading experience ? If so where and what ? 3) Please confirm your 4x4 has front and rear towpoints that are in perfect condition For your first drive, you would only need a pressure gauge, tyre deflator, and a compressor (the Qudra petrol station compressor is out of service). Please have a look at the Absolute Newbie briefing video posted in this topic: MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING And you will find more information about the various Offroad tools here: Do not hesitate to ask your questions here ! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeetu Sharma Posted February 23, 2021 Report Share Posted February 23, 2021 Hello @Srikumar & Fellow members, I am Jeetu and first time joiner (obvious one ) to this drive. Drive a 2018 Mitsubishi Pajero-LWB. In terms of off-road experience, none practical but I have taken introduction to off road at Galadari (1 Hour class) a few months back. Based on my limited knowledge the front and rear tow points are in perfect conditions 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Fumarola Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 Hi guys! Black 2013 4 door Wrangler, off-road ready. I've been out in the desert driving a handful of times with friends. Both tow points looking good to go! See you Friday! Tom 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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