COVID19 Compliant - Morning Extreme Desert Drive - Sweihan - Abu Dhabi - 19 Mar 2021

[Emmanuel]

Extreme Desert Drive

Extreme Desert Drive is an extension of an Intermediate drive but at a lot faster pace with a continuous drive-time on big rolling and difficult dunes. The difficulty level of climbs, ridge riding, criss-crossing will be more or less the same as the Intermediate level, but doing that over and over again at high speed requires special attention to be courageous but with extreme caution.

If you and your vehicle are perfectly in-sync with the Intermediate level without repetitive stuck, refusals, or losing track, then only you should consider joining this fast-paced extreme drive. This drive offers the maximum adrenaline among all the types of drives and also demands a very experienced and sensible driver with a fully protected 4x4 vehicle.

In such extreme fast pace drive, it is highly recommended to drive alone without any passengers to avoid any distractions.

Who can join: Selected - Intermediate and above

• With a minimum of 5 Intermediate drive experience.
• The final selection will be based on Crew and Marshals feedback.

Disclaimer: The chance of damaging your vehicle is quite high in such fast-paced extreme drives, so please join at your own discretion.

_________________

This drive is organized in full compliance with the COVID19 guidelines. We expect every member that joins this drive to go through below information and and strictly follow these guidelines in order not to jeopardize someone's health, and to ensure we can keep organizing these drives safely.

MUST READ AND TOTALLY AGREE: COVID19 Precautions

 

MUST READ AND TOTALLY AGREE: BAN POST

 

Two Way Radio Guidelines

• Every Offroader brings his own radio, programmed to the frequencies described in below advice topic.
• We will not share spare radios or program your radio on the drive. If you need assistance in programming the radio, post a topic on the Carnity website with your questions and we will help you out. 
• Make sure your radio is fully charged. It will be your only way of communication while driving.
• Before buying, please carefully read below advice so you are informed properly on which model / cost / shops...
• No radio = No drive. It is an essential tool and you should make sure you bring it on every drive and learn/practice how to use it.

 

Drive Details

Level:  Intermediate and above with at least 5 Intermediate drive (By selection based on Crew and Marshal feedback)

When: 19 Mar 2021, Friday.

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

Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/x8C8ppxpBipHWvoq5

Type of Car: 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), smiles, face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

Approximate finish time: 10.00 AM

P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive.

 

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE:

• Limited to 8 cars only (by selection). RSVP will close on Thursday - 9 AM.
  • 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.
• Repeated no-show members after RSVP will have their account suspended for a month.

 

PLEASE RSVP ON THE BELOW CALENDAR EVENT  

 

[GauravSoni]

@Emmanuel I would like to join this drive. 

[Francois Germishuys]

good day @Emmanuel, please let me know if its possible to join the drive so that I can arrange the COVID19 test, I completed all the needed drives... 

[Srikumar]

@Craig Finlayson and @Francois Germishuys you are selected to join this Extreme drive. 

@GauravSoni and @Rizwanm2 , sorry but you have not been selected by the Marshal and Crew. Look forward to your participation on the other weekend drives.

[GauravSoni]

@Srikumar thanks for the update. Can you let us know what we need to join this drive. Is the car? Or anything else. 

[Rizwanm2]

hi @Srikumar would like to know the reason, so i can improve or prepare my self or vehicle accordingly to taste next extreme drive... 

[Srikumar]

@GauravSoni and @Rizwanm2 the broad criterias which the Marshal and Crew use for the selection of drivers are as follows :

Broad selection criteria:

Performance - Able to manage Intermediate drives regularly and without any repetitive stuck or refusals.

Experience - Able to keep constant focus at high pace driving with caution and yet courageous.

Vehicle - Able to do continuous long hill climb without any gearing or power-to-weight issues.

Safety - Able to drive without fishtailing, ride the ridge and crisscrossing safely.

Skills - Able to manage high speed maneuvers without slowing down the convoy.

 

[GauravSoni]

hi @Srikumar thanks! 
I would appreciate if I can know specific area that marshals think that I am not ready for the extreme drives. This will help to focus on the areas to prepare for the drive. It’s ok to put it on the public forum as it’s all in positive spirit of learning. These inputs are essential for us to grow! 

[Srikumar]

33 minutes ago, GauravSoni said:

hi @Srikumar thanks! 
I would appreciate if I can know specific area that marshals think that I am not ready for the extreme drives. This will help to focus on the areas to prepare for the drive. It’s ok to put it on the public forum as it’s all in positive spirit of learning. These inputs are essential for us to grow! 

Vehicle - Able to do continuous long hill climb without any gearing or power-to-weight issues.

Safety - Able to drive without fishtailing, ride the ridge and crisscrossing safely.

[Rizwanm2]

1 hour ago, Srikumar said:

@GauravSoni and @Rizwanm2 the broad criterias which the Marshal and Crew use for the selection of drivers are as follows :

Broad selection criteria:

Performance - Able to manage Intermediate drives regularly and without any repetitive stuck or refusals.

Experience - Able to keep constant focus at high pace driving with caution and yet courageous.

Vehicle - Able to do continuous long hill climb without any gearing or power-to-weight issues.

Safety - Able to drive without fishtailing, ride the ridge and crisscrossing safely.

Skills - Able to manage high speed maneuvers without slowing down the convoy.

 

Thank you @Srikumar for the update. 

however i was allowed for an extreme drive about a month back but could not attend due to tyre puncture. 

Hence just wondering what went wrong during my last 2 drives as sweep and 2nd lead. 🙄

however will join other drives and try to improve my self. 👍