COVID19 Compliant - Morning Extreme Desert Drive - Maleha to Iftar Bowl - 2 Apr 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: 2 April 2021, Friday.

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

Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/onYtZdHPzo8DJciDA 

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: 10.30 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  

 

[Emmanuel]

@Christian Andras, @Jorge Stepniak Felippe, @Tero Vallas, @Shaaz Sha, most welcome! 
 

[Gaurav]

This route is really fantastic as it covers almost whole Sharjah sandbox in one drive.

I'm sure with Velociraptor in front and Extreme level drivers, this gonna be an epic drive.

[Emmanuel]

Thanks @Gaurav. Oh yes it’s a very nice route for hungry off-roaders : Tawi al-Khatma (scales dunes at the back of Fossil Rock); Faya area; Suwaydan (where there are indeed a few nice dunes); Pink Rock; Rear of Big Red; Big Red; Area 53; Iftar Bowl... 

[Abu Muhammad]

Dear @Emmanuel and @Gaurav I would like to try this but still not sure if I’d be eligible though. Anyhow your decision will be highly respected as I know it’s for my own safety. Thanks in advance. 

[Emmanuel]

@Abu Muhammad  Thanks for your message, but one of the criterias to join an extreme drive is as follows: « Vehicle - Able to do continuous long hill climb without any gearing or power-to-weight issues ». Sorry, I hope I can enjoy an IM level drive with you soon. 

@Rizwanm2 and @Mohamed Seidam, welcome

[Abu Muhammad]

1 hour ago, Emmanuel said:

 

@Abu Muhammad  Thanks for your message, but one of the criterias to join an extreme drive is as follows: « Vehicle - Able to do continuous long hill climb without any gearing or power-to-weight issues ». Sorry, I hope I can enjoy an IM level drive with you soon. 

@Rizwanm2 and @Mohamed Seidam, welcome

 

Okay @Emmanuel from above what I understand is that my car has problem of power to weight issues. Is this correct?

As its powered by “I-Force 5.7L V8 Engine that produced 381 horsepower.

If this is the problem then this means I would never be able to join the “Extreme drives even in the future.  Could you please clarify? Thank you 

[Rizwanm2]

2 hours ago, Emmanuel said:

 

@Abu Muhammad  Thanks for your message, but one of the criterias to join an extreme drive is as follows: « Vehicle - Able to do continuous long hill climb without any gearing or power-to-weight issues ». Sorry, I hope I can enjoy an IM level drive with you soon. 

@Rizwanm2 and @Mohamed Seidam, welcome

 

Thank you. @Emmanuel .  cant wait to experience the new adventure. 

[Christian Andras]

@Emmanuel I just got word I need to work this weekend😩! I am so sad I have to remove myself from the drive🥲🥲

[M.Seidam]

Thank you @Emmanuel really can’t wait for this anticipated epic and more than that is the pleasure of meeting you for the first time ( my Deja vu worked ) 😄