Popular Post Shaaz Sha Posted April 16, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 16, 2021 Hi everyone and thank you guys for a superb drive. It was my 3rd drive with @Ale Vallecchi and after a long gap I loved to be a part of this convoy. Thank you @Ale Vallecchifor yet another wonderful and energetic drive, where you taught us about all possible tricks and tips which this terrain could offer and special thanks for trusting me as your sweep😀.Thank you @Mehmet Volgafor a perfectly executed CF and for all the advices and helps in assisting in recoveries. @Lakshmi Narasimhandid really good as the second lead ,👍 keep it up buddy. @Ranjan Pattanaikdid manage his explorer very well , @Gregory @ARAGONand @Pmarazitidid really good at the front ( it was not an easy task in such soft sand) @Warren Flayit was nice to see you in ur SWB pajero and did the self recovery very well. Keep it up bro. @JeromeFJ @WaYanand @Chris Winghad lots of fun with their beasts manuvered really good. @Roger Kdid really good with your LR and did amazing self recovery 👏👏 and finally @TT_Dubaidid amazing job with his wrangler and unfortunately had a pop out , but dealt with it fine. Thank you guys once again and hope to join you guys soon. 6 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeromeFJ Posted April 16, 2021 Report Share Posted April 16, 2021 Thanks @Ale Vallecchi for this morning. Excellent drive as expected, with the required level of challenges and the fun of the roller costing ! Your guidance to read the dunes was really helpful ! Thank you @Mehmet Volgaand @Shaaz Sha for watching us, and always in reach when support was needed. And I loved the sun in line with the lights of the FJ before the drive 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakshmi Narasimhan Posted April 16, 2021 Report Share Posted April 16, 2021 6 hours ago, Shaaz Sha said: Hi everyone and thank you guys for a superb drive. It was my 3rd drive with @Ale Vallecchi and after a long gap I loved to be a part of this convoy. Thank you @Ale Vallecchifor yet another wonderful and energetic drive, where you taught us about all possible tricks and tips which this terrain could offer and special thanks for trusting me as your sweep😀.Thank you @Mehmet Volgafor a perfectly executed CF and for all the advices and helps in assisting in recoveries. @Lakshmi Narasimhandid really good as the second lead ,👍 keep it up buddy. @Ranjan Pattanaikdid manage his explorer very well , @Gregory @ARAGONand @Pmarazitidid really good at the front ( it was not an easy task in such soft sand) @Warren Flayit was nice to see you in ur SWB pajero and did the self recovery very well. Keep it up bro. @JeromeFJ @WaYanand @Chris Winghad lots of fun with their beasts manuvered really good. @Roger Kdid really good with your LR and did amazing self recovery 👏👏 and finally @TT_Dubaidid amazing job with his wrangler and unfortunately had a pop out , but dealt with it fine. Thank you guys once again and hope to join you guys soon. How did I missed mentioning you @Shaaz Sha. Great job in sweeping making sure every one stays clear and fixing @TT_Dubaityre pop out. See you soon!!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunil Mathew Posted April 17, 2021 Report Share Posted April 17, 2021 37 minutes ago, Pmaraziti said: Hey all, I often take some cocida, all Covid compliant and create a little memory of a great drive, I am posting here to share A little video of our Highway to Sun Wow.. @Pmarazitithat was great...lucky to be riding just in front of you..thank you very much 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ale Vallecchi Posted April 17, 2021 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted April 17, 2021 Highway to the Sun (Murqaab to Solar Park) - Drive Report "Inside you there is an artist you don't know about" - Rumi I always hope, and do my best, to challenge the members who join our drives, at any level. Very often, the challenges will not only come from without, and be of a technical or mechanical nature, but will be mostly from within, related to our willingness to go beyond our mental limitations. Our cars are all desert-ready (or we would not allow them to drive), and the sets of skills needed for each drive are already there (for the older members), and/or always explained and demonstrated by the Leaders, who repeat them any time a reminder is needed. What we have all lacked, at one time or another, is the conviction that a maneuver is possible., that even I can make it, that my car can manage that precise obstacle, that what one things is impossible is actually possible. Therefore, because I am convinced (by the fact that I myself managed to overcome), that inside each of our members there is an off-roader that one doesn't know (yet) about, I always do my best to bring that yet invisible off-roader out in the light, and make our members aware that, they too, have what it takes. At Absolute Newbie, and Newbie levels, this discovery is even more important, as it is what provides the drive and enthusiasm to continue, and eventually become addicted to this wonderful activity. Yesterday's drive had also this objective: testing the convoy's resolve to overcome obstacles usually more apt for a Fewbie level (even though in complete safety, which for Carnity is paramount). Discovering that "artist" in each of us. Hence, we launched into the tall yellow dunes just outside Murqaab, straight crossing and side sloping our way through them, briefly paused while coasting on the Highway to Solar Park, and turned off of it mid-way, to enter the testing part of the drive: the tall, tight, soft, and blindingly white dunes of Lisaili. Usually not a Newbie terrain, this is where the convoy gave its best, not so much in those, many, stretches where all went well, but rather in those few patches where the sand was soft, the slopes high and steep, and the ridges were hiding rock formations or bushes. With few exceptions, I felt most drivers had to push beyond their comfort zone, to either solve a refusal, climb a slope, or descend from a ridge. I trust that nobody took my pushing them over the radio in a personal way (I am sorry if this was the case): I am very proud and happy that in each occasion the convoy responded with determination and discipline, which eventually allowed us to reach our goal. My compliments and thanks go to @Lakshmi Narasimhan for a very good and disciplined Second Lead, to our Senior Advisor @Mehmet Volga for centering the convoy, moving along its length to supervise any refusal, and to @Shaaz Sha for sweeping us safely and effectively (good job to both of you, Mehmet and Shaaz for fixing a pop-out in record time). I am shaking hands enthusiastically with all the other members - @Ranjan Pattanaik (great handling of the Discovery), @Gregory and @Warren Flay (the very determined Pajero crew) @ARAGON (great debut at Newbie), @Pmaraziti (my Italian partner in crime) @Russ (managing the big truck with good finesse, and not just power) @JeromeFJ and @Chris Wing (perfecting their mastery of the FJ) @Roger K (nice job at the back, with not an easy car to deal with) @WaYan and @TT_Dubai (kudos for navigating with determination the churned sand at the back of the convoy). In the end the drive took us 51.5 Km from our starting point, in 4:21 hours (of which 2:18 moving, which is the testament that we stopped many times, and persevered), at an average speed of 12 Km/h (but a brisk 22 km/h while moving). Thank you all again for the drive, and see you soon again in the sand. 3 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakshmi Narasimhan Posted April 17, 2021 Report Share Posted April 17, 2021 @Ale Vallecchi thanks for the detailed feedback. When we reflect back on what happened every one will realize that at times we need that push to break the barrier and get out of comfort zone and focus back on the drive to negotiate and cross the challenge safely, which was achieved. Hope in future drives we recall your screaming push push, keep moving, gently left right while climbing and it helps in polishing our handling skills. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Flay Posted April 17, 2021 Report Share Posted April 17, 2021 (edited) Thanks Ale, it was a challenging drive for us newbies. I for one learned quite a bit due to your instruction/demonstrations. I have to thank Mehmet again for coaching me out of my stuck. See you all again soon. Edited April 17, 2021 by Warren Flay 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mehmet Volga Posted April 18, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 Was a great drive to start an energetic and peaceful weekend. Routes selected by @Ale Vallecchi always give you an opportunity to feel freedom with the sunrise of the desert. Very strong drivers responded to the challenges of such a fewbie level terrain. Great 2nd lead @Lakshmi Narasimhan quickly following directions announced by @Ale Vallecchi to keep the convoy in a safe pace. @Ranjan Pattanaik skillfully assimilated his Explorer's potential. @Gregory @ARAGON @Pmaraziti @JeromeFJ @Roger K @WaYan @Chris Wing @TT_Dubaidetermined off-roaders surfing on the sand without any major issue. @Russ well controlled his truck in technical areas which is more challenging for long cars. Well done! @Warren Flay played a dessert show on my mirror with excellent side slopes crowned by an amazing self recovery. ... and of course, it was good to know @Shaaz Sha monitoring all the convoy from the back, always on board immediately after any need and put his hands into the work. Thank you buddy! See you all on the next! 4 4 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted April 18, 2021 Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 Thank you @Mehmet Volgafor that feedback and watching closely from behind! I really enjoyed the challenge on Friday and meeting you all. Thanks @Ale Vallecchi for the route and guidance. Hope to see you all again soon! R 5 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Posted April 18, 2021 Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 Enjoyed the drive and challenges - thanks Ale for the tips and demonstrations running up and down those dunes! I learn something new from each instructor on each drive... for example Ale encouraged deflation to 13 psi (I've been advised previously to stick to 15/16psi) on my standard, on-road tyres. I felt the difference this extra 2 psi made in the soft sand. Thanks Mehmet for pulling me out of the sand bowl after getting stuck - after potentially getting a little too close to Ranjan and having to take some evasive action. Looking forward to the next one... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts