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I did my first drive with Islam. Back in the day it was a tiny renegade and we joked that next drive should be in yaris. Looking forward to say thank you and wish the best!

Wishing our @Islam Soliman a heartfelt congratulations on an incredible offroading journey as you prepare for another journey back home. Your leadership and passion have inspired us brother, and the desert won’t be the same without you. I surely remember my couple of drives with you. I won’t be joining this farewell drive but taking this as an opportunity to wish you all the very best. May the Almighty bless this next chapter that you will begin soon. Amen. 🙏🏻

Thanks @Zubail yes i am using this, which i prefer over the ARB tyre inflator which leaks a lot. The Jaco has a patented deflating tip which does not leak, even when you move the gauge around. I recommend it as well for adjustments. For deflating, I have been using the below auto deflators for more than 2 years now and i can say they have been great. After a long-period use, i highly recommend it. You set the PSI once and you get the same results, every time. Takes usually around 3-4 minutes to deflate. What i do is i connect them first thing i park and by the time i have the flags up and a few quick hellos, the deflating is done. Hope this helps for anyone who is looking for an effortless deflating method. https://www.amazon.ae/J-T-Brooks-Automatic-Tire-Deflator-Atdp4/dp/B07P9VB7TW/ref=sr_1_37?crid=2VWJO73OGOUUU&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Cqx1ILZkyPkiz63QBGI562TMYx-wxrL2VMAibiZ36se7DVV6KWvA_XpXHtZJctHmi1dMU1W9A89gPpkmH2eU5fu_sazKPhqLL1goInuIdGHnF5qW61vgFCk269b0X1Pz0hVap7QOpzHykr63RnK0uT-k4Ll13Yf193_3qrefUmHo4EKmYUCASPbiKu-dg0t6LzQYYomn6WkkHXjPM963IWIn7XgwRzwbUjA_t6OLJSCFwadIcC26WM1uyDW7hdtF2wkL3XwLZEHnYFMc4bBlRcwMZu19Wa5lAsxGVTQ89oQ.YlX6JL4_gbOThxm6-yH5Ep4hsyz6Zh2dMnPQQ6Jzzcs&dib_tag=se&keywords=deflator+auto&qid=1728391841&sprefix=deflator+aut%2Caps%2C192&sr=8-37&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.b4f74a7b-9d54-420b-9003-7e54957e6f89

@Emanuel Try Jaco, I and @Mike M. I saw also using it. amazing tool. it's not for deflation from 40 to 12, for inflation or adjusting very good, not leaking https://www.amazon.ae/JACO-Superior-Products-FlowPro-Inflator/dp/B01ETWXEWA/ref=sr_1_1_pp?crid=PVX9BGQ60CM4&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.8g_7gRXyZtLxhRrgIKTkOEA73JuMJvSjI5msVAiiAt7bTxc_DtY6r3UC8yGuqpg8S_POgH9HZbqekpbihHpq1bySD23AsTLa6MY2t12ecGSBQbSk_E0vjl04GCj7ls3Oh55BiJpK3s00J91tN4j0lG30QSCTHyY4iiP3W1e62MansuaXfbO_dV3--wRS6IXkNttsyfrOjsn1-q4U27Sr6w-eGomPCVYMfNdlb9hPijTgvvrdflR3KLurD0nhweJ2Gt73seTPluLq3z3PoE4qX67S-ZAtPmDs4dHKu2HrNYY.hUpPyDZlsQxeLkvzvXy8odXWXaJridZk2gZFX3h2Txk&dib_tag=se&keywords=jaco&qid=1728391448&sprefix=jaco%2Caps%2C217&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.b4f74a7b-9d54-420b-9003-7e54957e6f89

Subscription renewed!! @Frederic I can't miss this trail with you, but in the waiting list

Come on Frederic, I'm sure you can lead two convoys at the same time!

I have a feeling it will be another 35-car convoy like last year’s adventure. 🤣

Before going far with the rear diff and driveshaft, get all 4 tires open and check for sand or worn-out rubber powder that may be making the wheels unbalanced. If you have been offroading and had any pop-outs, then surely that wheel and tire need proper cleaning and balancing again.

been hunting for an inflator after my ARB one decided it would no longer give pressure readings accurately.. might give this JACO a shot. Thx @Zubail @Mike M.

as once @Gary F shared amazing song and clip)))))

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C08mmf3rnAC/?igsh=MW42cm45a2x6MmJnZA==

I like the group shot of everyone descending the dune together coming towards the truck 👍

Congrats @Marek

Congrats @Marek enjoy the new level 😀

Well done @Marek !!

Congratulations @Marek

Well done @Marek

Thanks @DP1011 for adding me to this monumental drive with our friend @Islam Soliman. He had a profound impact on my early experience and skills building in NB and FB levels. @Islam Soliman, you will never be forgotten and often remembered fondly as a patient, calm and very communicative marshal guiding the next gen of more experienced drivers progressing through the Carnity experience levels. Looking forward to our drive together on Sunday.

Well done @Marek! Looking forward to driving with you on IM drives and others of course.

Congrats Marek, lets dive into IM together!

Congrats!!! 🎉

Well-done @Marek Enjoy the Pace - and also balance it with NB drives to! pass on the experience to our fellow members !

We are thrilled to announce the creation of Team Dune Navigators We’re gearing up for the epic Desert Champions Trophy with @Luke K P, @Aser and @Hugo, and we’re on the lookout for our final piece of the puzzle—a fearless fifth member to join our daring sandy odyssey ! Our team is built with experienced drivers ready to raise the Carnity flag higher than a mirage on a hot day. With navigation skills sharper than a cactus spine, resilience tougher than desert rocks, and driving skills that could impress even the most skeptical camels, we’re ready to tackle anything the desert throws our way. And let’s not forget—laughter is the fuel that keeps our engines running! We believe that a good mood and a dash of humour are part of every great adventure. So, if you’re up for a challenge and have the driving skills to match your enthusiasm (and a car that won’t give up at the first sight of a dune), we want YOU on our team! Ready to participate in an unforgettable sand adventure and share some laughs? Click the link below or send me a message for more details. Let’s conquer the desert together!

Thank you for this morning’s adventure! and a special thanks for helping dig my car out… twice! @Emanuel, in all fairness, I never heard you say you wanted to dig, but it got jinxed either way. Thank you to you, @Mehmet Volga and @Davie Chase for digging us out, not once, but twice. (Sorry I didn’t get any pics of anyone else digging) So many valuable lessons learnt today, completely different to last weeks drive and so many more lessons learnt ☺️ Hope everyone has a lovely weekend further ☺️

Hey, I have an idea how to use them. I'll ping you.

Different ways of crossing sand dunes Throughout the Carnity Offroad briefings you might have heard the terms "straight up and straight down", "side sloping", or "criss-crossing", and these are basically different techniques that we use in desert for crossing the sand dunes. Each come with its own risks and by learning and understanding the technicalities behind them i hope we can all learn faster and get more confidence in executing them. I hope below tutorial gives a more clear understanding on the subject and we can use it for future reference. 1) Straight Up - Straight Down Carnity Offroad Level: Newbie and Fewbies Description This technique is one of the very first we learn to apply when learning offroading. The trick is to approach the dune straight up with "JUST" enough momentum to make it through, but not too much to damage bumpers or cause a jump. One should always take into account the resistance that the sand offers based on different areas, and even more on different seasons. Most sand dunes have two sides - The windward side, which is the side where the prevailing wind blows on, and can be recognized by the wavy lines of the sand. This is the side where we ride on because the sand is more compacted and firm to drive on. - The slip-face side, this the softer backside (smooth side, no lines) of the dune which is generally not recommended to climb on, but this technique can later be learned as you advance through the off-road levels (slip-face attack). How to tackle It is advisable to start off at the bottom of the dune with applying a decent amount of power, and start letting go of the gas once you have climbed 75% of the dune. By that point the momentum should carry you further, and as soon as the car front wheel touches the crest, leave the gas completely or apply a bit of gentle braking when needed, to let you slide on other side of the dune safely. In fact the perfect technique is finding that right amount of momentum that you don't even need to apply brakes on the other side. Some gentle blips of throttle can help at the top to push you over the edge, as you learn and master this first step. If you run out of momentum going upwards to cross the dune, do not worry or panic, this is called a REFUSAL. Gently reverse and slowly come back in a straight line as you have climbed up. Announce on the radio that you have a refusal. Reverse up far enough so you can take a second attempt but this time with a bit more momentum. Risk Level: Low to medium. Approaching too slow will increase refusal and might cause stuck at the crest. Approaching with excessive speed might damage the bumpers or cause a vehicle to jump. Apply gentle throttle and slowly increase after learning. Take note that every dune is different and each approach will need to be made slightly different in terms of speed. Associated Risks: If you approach the dune too fast, more likely you will cause the bumper damage because your reaction time will be reduced substantially at very high speed. 2) Side-Sloping Carnity Offroad Level: Fewbie and upwards Description This technique is very fun and addictive, but it needs to be executed with a clear mind and a good experience on the behavior of the car. That is the main reason why this technique is only used from Fewbie level onwards. It is very critical to understand how gravity works and as we always says: " DO NOT FIGHT GRAVITY ". this applies to this technique most of all. When you approach a dune that you want to side-slope on, you need to carry enough momentum to get you through. This does not necessarily mean FULL throttle, because that depends on the type of dune. As soon as your car is on an incline, it will have the natural tendency to try to come down. The more momentum you carry, the further you will get. It is extremely important that you do not fight this by going higher up the dune at that point, but to steer down in a smooth way. Braking at this point is also very dangerous. While doing side sloping try to choose smooth path as possible and avoid stepping on rock, bushes or bumps that can bounce you and disturb the whole balance and tip you off or result in dangerous fish-tailing or tire pop-out at high speed. EVERY MOVEMENT OR ACTION YOU DO WHILE SLIDE-SLOPING NEEDS TO BE DONE IN A SMOOTH WAY, SUDDEN BRAKING OR EXTREME STEERING CAN LEAD TO ROLL-OVERS. Best practice: Always visually mark the entry and exit of the dune that you wish to do side sloping on. Stick to the initial plan as far as possible and exit safely. If you are new to this, then watch and observe how others have done before and try to replicate that as much as you can. The best thing to keep in mind is to think about "HALF MOONS" What i mean with that is that you should never make 90° turns during any kinds of these activities, but make smooth half moons during approaching dunes or crossing them. Risk Level: Medium. With proper training and guidance you can eliminate the risk of a roll-over for 95%, but one should always be aware of the risks involved and take all measures possible to minimize these. Keep both hands at the steering wheel and your full attention on the view ahead. Do not get distracted ! Associated Risks: If your vehicle is lifted more than 4 inch of OEM stock height then your 4x4 center of gravity will be less, and this will increase the risk of roll-over or flip by 50%. Same goes for bouncy (non-standard/rated) suspensions. 3) Criss-Crossing Carnity Offroad Level: Fewbie and upwards Description Criss-crossing is the art of riding the ridge of the dune and crossing over to the other side. Also here it is vital to understand that the approach towards the ridge, as well as the crossing over needs to be done in a smooth, half moon way. So basically you approach the dune along the length, you can stay on the ridge for as long as you want, but don't lose momentum at this point, or you will be crested lengthwise in the exact middle. Now the trick is to choose the right point at which you cross towards the other side. This feels scary at the beginning, but soon you will get the hang of it, and cross ridges without panicking at all. Make the criss-cross movement again in a half-moon method as seen below. Below picture shows the right and wrong way to criss-cross a dune. On the left side you will see that the approach is smooth and as soon as you cross over to the other side you gently steer down. Braking at this point is again very dangerous. In the right-side scenario, the angle of approach is very sharp, and during higher speeds this can result in a roll-over. EVERY MOVEMENT OR ACTION YOU DO WHILE CRISS-CROSSING NEEDS TO BE DONE IN A SMOOTH WAY, SUDDEN BRAKING OR EXTREME STEERING CAN LEAD TO ROLL-OVERS. Risk Level: Medium. With proper training and guidance you can eliminate the risk of a roll-over for 95%, but one should always be aware of the risks involved and take all measures possible to minimize these. Keep both hands at the steering wheel and your full attention on the view ahead. Do not get distracted ! Associated Risks: If your vehicle is lifted more then 4 inch of OEM stock height, then your 4x4 center of gravity will be less and this will increase the risk of roll-over or flip by 50%. Same goes for bouncy (non-standard/rated) suspensions. 4) Hill Climbing While this technique is not immediately necessary to cross dunes, climbing a mighty big dune will bring some fun and adrenaline in the equation. At first, you might feel intimidated and not sure if your car can handle this. With the right techniques at hand you can at least make a safe attempt and see how far you can get. This technique can be practiced from Newbie level onwards on small hills, and later you will learn to approach taller dunes from Fewbie level and up. Again it is extremely important to make a smooth "half-moon" circle at the top. If you run out of momentum and come to a standstill, DO NOT attempt to make a turn, but put your car in 4LO, and slowly reverse down the dune while keeping your wheels straight. The low gearing will help you in keeping that slow pace. As you begin to learn this, it's always advisable to make a smaller U-Turn to learn how your car reacts and how your mind reacts when you take the first turn on top of dune. This needs to be done with confidence and without any doubt or fear, so that you don't brake on top and do the complete U-Turn without braking and in a very smooth manner. Practicing on small U-Turn will build your confidence and after 5-10 small U-Turn attempt you can try higher and higher by understanding your vehicle dynamics and limitations. Risk Level: Medium. With proper training and guidance you can eliminate the risk of a roll-over for 95%, but one should always be aware of the risks involved and take all measures possible to minimize these. Keep both hands at the steering wheel and your full attention on the view ahead. Do not get distracted ! Associated Risks: If your vehicle is lifted more than 4 inch above OEM stock height, then your 4x4 center of gravity will be less and this will increase the risk of roll-over or flip by 50%. Same goes for bouncy (non-standard/rated) suspensions. Safety of all offroad enthusiasts is the most important thing. This is an extreme hobby that brings confidence, thrills, and people together as a family. We can only do whatever we can to make all safety instructions clear and concise but in end it's up to the offroader behavior to understand all risk and associated risk involve and enjoy safely. Open for any questions or comments !

Drive Plan : This drive is to celebrate Our very own, one of my Fav Marshals @Islam Soliman's Contribution to our learnings and passion for Technical drives. Islam is leaving Dubai for good, to be back to his base, Egypt, and hence this drive has been planned. Brace up for immense patience as we will be navigating through one of most challenging dunes of Lisaili, heading towards Chimney ( If time permits ) - Brace up for lot of stucks & Recoveries ! The drive will be a fast pace ( Only when compared to speed of Snail! ) We will have evening coffee during the break or during recoveries - Only time to tell when that will be ! MUST READ AND COMPLY Environmental Policy Offroad Flag Guideline Two Way Radio Guideline Off road Driving Etiquettes Emergency details for all off roaders Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities Level: Fewbie plus and above When: 13 October Sunday Meeting time: 1500 HRS Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/855bfbJ78sAdCZu68 Approximate finish time: 1800 Hrs Type of Car: Any 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, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn. RECOMENDED OFF-ROAD GEAR: Tire deflator & Tire pressure gauge Compressor (MANDATORY) Walkie-talkie radio (MANDATORY) Off-road flag (MANDATORY) Shovel, Tow Rope & 2 Shackles First-aid kit Fire extinguisher LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE This drive is limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Friday - 12 PM. If the RSVP is full, you can add your name to the waitlist, once anyone drops, you will be moved to the RSVP list. RSVP will close a day prior to preparing a convoy list. Latecomers will be returned - Without any exceptions. Members without RSVP will be returned - 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 CALENDAR