Off road Club Grading Structure V.3.0

[Gaurav]

The Carnity off-road club grading structure provides you with a clear road map for your off-road journey, recognizing offroaders based on their Capabilities, Skills and Performance.

This lets you navigate your own path as you gain experience while keeping you, other drivers and your vehicle safe.

Driving with graded routes maximizes the fun for everyone without causing any delays or pushing yourself or your vehicle beyond limits.

With an aim of continuous improvement, we have clarified, improved and developed this new grading structure version 3.0. 

 

 

Club Member

• Subscribe to off-road enthusiast subscription.
• Joins the Off road Club.
• Introduce yourself in Absolute Newbie Drive.
  • Share your off-road experience (if any)
  • Share your vehicle details
  • Share your off-road gears.
     

Absolute Newbie

• Attend and successfully complete the first "Absolute Newbie" off road drive.
• Minimum Requirements:
  • Any 4x4/SUV/AWD with 8 - 10 inches of ground clearance.
  • Front and rear tow hooks (stock tow hooks/eyelet are acceptable).
  • Tire deflator, tire pressure gauge and air compressor.
• You can transfer your existing off-road experience by self-declaring on the absolute newbie drive topic, so that trip lead can access your capabilities and promote you to the respective rank.

 

OFF-ROAD PROMOTIONS ARE BASED ON THESE FOUR MAJOR CRITERIAS.

Car Worthiness 25% Weightage	Mechanically able and sound to take off-road stress Better approach and departure angles with safe center of gravity Reliable and capable vehicle with better power to weight ratio
Driving Skills  25% Weightage	Drives safe and responsibly without damaging any vehicle Drives reasonably well at par with others in the same rank Able to modulate driving as per terrain and convoy response
Teamwork 25% Weightage	Help and support others as per off-road rank and capacity Being respectful, considerate and tolerant even under stress Support in recoveries and share off-road gears, when needed
Tactical Skills 25% Weightage	Capable to self-recover from most common off-road situations Split second decision making with an ability to retreat Ability to sense and avert from imminent dangers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NEWBIE

Drive Attended	Desert Driving Masterclass or previous off-road experience.
What you'll learn	Introduction to off-roading Desert driving techniques Advance vehicle handling Precise tire deflation and inflation Use of HI/LO gearing and differential lock Basic side sloping and crossing sand dunes safely Basic self-recovery techniques Basic radio communication skills
Skills required	Attentive and cautious Patience and tolerance towards others Clear communication and listening skills
Car Worthiness	Any 4x4/SUV/AWD with 8 - 10 inches of ground clearance Front and rear tow hooks (stock tow hooks/eyelet are acceptable)
Off-road gear required	Safety flag, tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, shovel, fire extinguisher, medical kit, radio (walkie-talkie), air compressor.
Drive teamwork	Follow the briefing and Trip Lead instructions Follow Off road Driving Etiquette's at all times No dangerous maneuver and stunts
Drive Joining	Join Newbie drives only
Forum participation	Active participation on the forum Share drive experience + feedback Share drive pictures in the gallery Update Emergency Contact Details under Carnity user profile

Find out 7 levels of off-road drive with Carnity Off-road Club

 

Transfer your previous off-road experience

 

 

FEWBIE

Drives Attended (Indicative)	Minimum 5 Newbie drives are required within the last 3 months for Fewbie promotion. After a long gap of 3 months of not off-roading with Carnity or a change of vehicle, you should join at least one Newbie drive, before resuming at Fewbie level drives.
What you'll learn	Basic dune and sand reading Self-recovery techniques Shoveling at right place Crawling out of difficult situations Blip Blip - Coordinate steering and gas control Basic side sloping and hill climb Basic ridge riding and criss crossing Basic control over technical dunes Slightly faster pace desert driving Ability to manage stuck/refusals with radio Learn to control and avoid fishtailing Never fight or challenge gravity
Skills required	Enthusiastic and positive attitude Willingness to learn and help others Presence of mind and attention to detail
Car Worthiness	Any 4x4 vehicle with low range gearing Suitable approach and departure angle
Off-road gear required	Safety flag, tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, shovel, fire extinguisher, medical kit, radio (walkie-talkie), air compressor.
Drive teamwork	Manage second lead and sweep positions upon request Intuitive and proactive to support Trip Lead Observe recoveries and offer help, when needed
Drive Joining	Join Newbie and Fewbie drives
Forum participation	Active participation on the forum Share drive experience + feedback Share drive pictures in the gallery Post trip report after the drive

Find out 7 levels of off-road drive with Carnity Off-road Club

 

Transfer your previous off-road experience

Duration: 3-7 days, to gather your feedback from all trip leads.

 

 

FEWBIE PLUS

Drives Attended (Indicative)	Minimum 10 Fewbie drives are required within the last 6 months for Fewbie Plus promotion. After a long gap of 3 months of not off-roading with Carnity or a change of vehicle, you should join at least one Fewbie drive, before resuming at Fewbie Plus level drives.
What you'll learn	Advance dune and sand reading Advance recovery techniques Rocking and crawling to make path Learn to flatten/compact soft sand patch Self recovery from crest Advance side sloping and long hill climb Advance ridge riding and criss crossing Advance control over technical dunes Slightly faster pace desert driving FULLY control and avoid fishtailing Never fight or challenge gravity
Skills required	Enthusiastic and positive attitude Willingness to learn and help others Extremely attentive and focused while driving
Car Worthiness	Any 4x4 vehicle with low range gearing Suitable approach and departure angle Bash plate and skid plate protected
Off-road gear required	Safety flag, tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, shovel, fire extinguisher, medical kit, radio (walkie-talkie), air compressor.
Drive teamwork	Manage second lead and sweep positions upon request Intuitive and proactive to support Trip Lead Observe recoveries and offer help, when needed
Drive Joining	Join Newbie, Fewbie and Fewbie Plus drives
Forum participation	Active participation on the forum Share drive experience + feedback Share drive pictures in the gallery Post trip report after the drive

Find out 7 levels of off-road drive with Carnity Off-road Club

 

Duration: 3-7 days, to gather your feedback from all trip leads.

 

 

INTERMEDIATE

Drives Attended (Indicative)	Minimum 10 Fewbie Plus drives are required within last 6 months for Intermediate promotion. After a long gap of 3 months of not off-roading with Carnity or a change of vehicle, you should join at least one Fewbie Plus drive, before resuming at Intermediate level drives.
What you'll learn	Basic GPS and navigational skills Basic tow rope and winch recoveries Extreme side sloping and long hill climb Tall dunes ridge riding and criss crossing Precise control over technical dunes Fast pace desert driving Clear radio communication skills Advance recovery skills Self recover from dune crest Soft sand recovery Pop-out fixing
Skills required	Adventurous and thrill seeker but in a safe manner Level headed under stressful situations Responsible, dependable and accountable
Car Worthiness	Capable 4x4 vehicle with low range gearing Suitable approach and departure angle High profile tires
Off-road gear required	Safety flag, tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, shovel, fire extinguisher, medical kit, radio (walkie-talkie), air compressor, tool kit, rated recovery rope and 2 rated shackles, GPS.
Drive teamwork	Manage center forward position with Trip Lead’s permission Learn/assist recoveries under Trip Lead’s supervision Re-route convoy and coordination, when needed
Drive Joining	Join Newbie, Fewbie, Fewbie Plus and Intermediate drives.
Forum participation	Active participation on the forum Share drive experience + feedback Share drive pictures in the gallery Post trip report after the drive

Find out 7 levels of off-road drive with Carnity Off-road Club

 

Duration: 3-7 days, to gather your feedback from all trip leads.

[Gaurav]

New update:

• After a long gap of 3 months of not off-roading with Carnity or a change of vehicle, you should join at least one lower-level drive, before resuming at your existing level.