COVID19 Compliant - Absolute Newbie Desert Drive - Al Qudra - Dubai - 2 Jul 2021

[Wrangeld]

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:  2 July 2021, Friday.

Meeting time: 05:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

Meeting  Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DHk1oMFT6PPAwFej8

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: 9:000 AM

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

 

[Wrangeld]

Hi @Chris Maycroft

Great to see you signed up for the Carnity Absolute Newbie drive on Friday 2nd. We are looking forward to meeting you. 

We ask everyone that signs up here to answer a few quick questions so we can plan better for the drive and make sure that no-one is disappointed by arriving and not being allowed to drive: 

1. Do you bring any 4x4 experience with you to the drive? If so what did you already do? 
2. Does your car have any modifications? Do any of these impact the off-road requirements of 8 - 10 inch clearance, tow hooks front & rear, 4 wheel drive
3. What do you want to achieve in joining the club? 

Thanks in advance and looking forward to meeting you Friday. 

[Chris Maycroft]

Hey. No real experience - although I actually went up to al qudra at the weekend with a friend (having read a lot of material online) and had a go at deflating the tyres and driving on the sand and on some small dunes. Apart from that I’m a complete newbie. Really just keen to get into it so I can do some more scenic drives (I really want to go upto fossil rock!). 
I have a Pajero which has 4 wheel drive  - completely standard with no modifications. I haven’t measured the clearance but I am 99.9% certain it has at least 10inch clearance (I will check tonight though). 
I think I’ve got enough gear for now (compressor, tow rope, flag with suction cup, shovel, tyre deflator tools and pressure gauge). I don’t have a walkie talkie yet though. Do I need this for Friday?

looking forward to meeting on Friday! 
 

Chris

[Vikas Bhatia]

Hello @Wrangeld,

This will be my 2nd Ride with Carnity. I have previously been on an Absolute Newbie ride earlier this month.
I have a Nissan Pathfinder R51 2008 model with a 2 Inch Lift Kit. I have a radio, Flag, Deflator Kit and a Compressor for now along with a D shackle at the rear.
About my experience all I can say is that I am still Learning. I hope this helps.

Thanks.
BR
Vikas

[Wrangeld]

7 minutes ago, Vikas Bhatia said:

Hello @Wrangeld,

This will be my 2nd Ride with Carnity. I have previously been on an Absolute Newbie ride earlier this month.
I have a Nissan Pathfinder R51 2008 model with a 2 Inch Lift Kit. I have a radio, Flag, Deflator Kit and a Compressor for now along with a D shackle at the rear.
About my experience all I can say is that I am still Learning. I hope this helps.

Thanks.
BR
Vikas

Hi Vikas, 

The absolute Newbie drive is for people that have never driven before with Carnity. Can I ask you please to sign out of this drive and join one of the other newbie drives that will be taking place on Friday 

This one still has space on it. Morning Newbie Desert Drive - Tawi Nizwa - Sharjah - 2 July 2021 - Events Calendar - Carnity.com

From the feedback I got, there is no reason for you to repeat the absolute newbie drive. 

[Wrangeld]

Hi @Alexander Holodny

Great to see you signed up for the Carnity Absolute Newbie drive on Friday 2nd. We are looking forward to meeting you. 

We ask everyone that signs up here to answer a few quick questions so we can plan better for the drive and make sure that no-one is disappointed by arriving and not being allowed to drive: 

1. Do you bring any 4x4 experience with you to the drive? If so what did you already do? 
2. Does your car have any modifications? Do any of these impact the off-road requirements of 8 - 10 inch clearance, tow hooks front & rear, 4 wheel drive
3. What do you want to achieve in joining the club? 

Thanks in advance and looking forward to meeting you Friday. 

[Vikas Bhatia]

27 minutes ago, Wrangeld said:

Hi Vikas, 

The absolute Newbie drive is for people that have never driven before with Carnity. Can I ask you please to sign out of this drive and join one of the other newbie drives that will be taking place on Friday 

This one still has space on it. Morning Newbie Desert Drive - Tawi Nizwa - Sharjah - 2 July 2021 - Events Calendar - Carnity.com

From the feedback I got, there is no reason for you to repeat the absolute newbie drive. 

Sorry about this @Wrangeld

To be honest I wasn't aware of how the system works. I will sign out as requested from this one.

Thanks
BR
Vikas

[TheoB]

Hi @Wrangeld

I have a fare amount of experience off-roading in other conditions and driving sand tracks. Recently purchased a Pajero 3.8 SWB and added front and rear skid plates. Joining the club to gain more confidence in the desert and explore with like minded people.

Looking forward to the drive.

Theo

 

[Wrangeld]

Welcome to Carnity @Theo Busschau 

As the driver of a Pajero 3.8 SWB (with added skid plates front and rear) I am delighted to know you will be joining the drive on Friday. We will do our best to put your previous knowledge to the test and help you achieve your objectives of more confidence in the desert and being able to explore. 

Look forward to seeing you on Friday. 

[Alexander Holodny]

19 hours ago, Wrangeld said:

Hi @Alexander Holodny

Great to see you signed up for the Carnity Absolute Newbie drive on Friday 2nd. We are looking forward to meeting you. 

We ask everyone that signs up here to answer a few quick questions so we can plan better for the drive and make sure that no-one is disappointed by arriving and not being allowed to drive: 

1. Do you bring any 4x4 experience with you to the drive? If so what did you already do? 
2. Does your car have any modifications? Do any of these impact the off-road requirements of 8 - 10 inch clearance, tow hooks front & rear, 4 wheel drive
3. What do you want to achieve in joining the club? 

Thanks in advance and looking forward to meeting you Friday. 

Hi. 
I’ve been to desert & sandy island before but few times only. For sure, stuck and self-recovered. Had fun but never went far into the desert. 
Recently I bought a brand new significantly less powerful car - montero sport 3.0. It’s stock and has all the required features. i’m joining the club to have fun safely and learn something. Thanks!