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  1. Enrico - Mountain

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    Today was definately a day, and a day of firsts. My first FB+, double-bowl (G-Force inducing), and pop-out. Thank you @ChrisW for your patience, @Beide Worku for bringing the tyre workshop to the desert, @Danie for some sound advice on crossings, @Infaz for being my mentor for the day, and everyone in the convoy who welcomed me so warmly to the FB+ experience. FB+ is definitely a step up from FB, with lots of new learning, technique mastering, and experience building that lie ahead. My apologies for the refusals that broke the flowing rhythm of the drive. Hopefully with more such drives my abilities will improve bit by bit with your guidance and support. My take-aways this drive: 1) Keeping momentum and good lines is crucial when tackling longer and steeper dunes. A single break in that momentum such as hitting dips or second-guessing yourself can quickly lead to momentum 'stall'. I think fearing for my 'vehicle' at times made me extra hesitant to push where necessary - but now I know the skid plates can handle the bashing. 2) Mastering following distance is an art, not too close but not to far (understanding the terrain is important). This also comes with trust and confidence in those in front and behind you - which will improve with more drives together. Too many times I hesitated for a second when seeing the vehicle in front of me 'struggle' (or rather me thinking it won't make it), which instantly affected my accelerator foot, reducing power and loosing momentum. 3) Knowing your vehicle through experience and practice, not turning too sharply at speed and pressing power at the wrong time. I was lucky to be able to recognise the pop-out quickly and stop immediately (saving my tyre, rim, and wheel assembly). Striking a balance between bead grip and directional force, and how that feels, should improve with more practice on such demanding dunes. The comradery, friendliness, and support today is really appreciated.
    8 points
  2. Frederic

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    We promised slow and technical and i think we all had a blast this morning! This terrain and area is usually more used for our scenic drives, but once in a while we venture in the technical dunes and got great feedback from our members that it holds nice challenges, like soft sand, steep climbs and descents, and overall needs focus and good momentum. This was the main objective of today: to create a blend of our scenic drives, where we would use the existing farm tracks, and also venture into those narrow bushy dunes as well. We all came out on the other end with big smiles thanks a fantastic lead. For @Sam Selimthis terrain was new but it never showed: he rerouted where needed, found smooth lines even in those narrowest of spots, and kept the long convoy moving. The help of @JC_E and @Thomas54675 amongst the convoy was a big help as well, and @khurramm kept an eagle eye over us from the back with regular updates. Of course we had some refusals and stucks, and this was the plan all along. We soldiered on and kept a big smile, and that's what these drives are meant for. I hope you all enjoyed it and we will definitely be back in that area: there's much more to see over there. See you all soon in the sand again!
    5 points
  3. ChrisW

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    Quick onboard clip from a trip round the bowl with Enrico, Danie and Noufal…
    3 points
  4. Infaz

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    Great drive today!! Thanks @ChrisW for the lead and for organizing it. Really enjoyed being second lead and helping out wherever I could. Beautiful morning, some great dunes and ridges, and that double bowl was definitely a crazy way to kick things off! Everyone stepped up and helped each other whenever it was needed. That’s what makes these drives great! We’re all here to learn from our mistakes, improve and get better with every drive. Most importantly, everyone is safe and we all made it back with some good memories! Congratz on your first FB+ drive@Enrico - Mountain you did really well today! Also in attempting the double bowl you were in front me and let’s see what my camera has captured.
    3 points
  5. ChrisW

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    Hey guys, thanks again for coming out today - was a pleasure to see all of you. As we discussed in the briefing first thing, for today's drive our goal was to enjoy the dunes and support each other - and we did exactly that. We had an initial run out from the air-up point through some of the larger dunes until we reached the small plateau at the entrance to the double-bowl section. This was a great high point to start our morning with, going out in smaller groups to enjoy the higher lines and energy required to push through that section. We then set off through the longer range dunes, taking advantage of the high curves and occasional ridge lines. This area in particular needed careful practice in terms of speed, distance to car ahead, and how to manage your momentum - and we all got to experience a few lessons, with a handful of re-attempts required. All were handled well and good experience for everyone. After assisting a couple of people in the group with making their way back to the road, we pressed on. As the temperatures came up and we encountered softer sand, we started to have a few challenges culminating in a pop-out in the convoy. Special thanks to @Beide Worku and the rest of the team for helping out here - we quickly got back underway and started making our way to the exit point. With a little persistence and carving our way back and forth along the lines of the dunes, we reached Sweihan Pond and exited at Madinat Nahel. All in all a good drive, congrats to @Enrico - Mountain for his first FB+ drive - excellent driving in the bigger dunes, and a pleasure seeing you all.
    3 points
  6. Jakob T

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    Good trails, great team and superb leads... , @Frederic @Sam Selim @JC_E @Thomas54675 @khurramm wish to see more of such "technical and slow" in winter
    2 points
  7. Enrico - Mountain

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    Thank you @ChrisW, your drive makes it look so effortless, while we are behind you flailing away between the feelings of exhilaration and pure frenzy. @Infaz helped me understand the importance of manually down-shifting to maintain RPM's, something I will need to practise, switching over to manual selections from the start (which I will focus on the next drive). Such faster paced, flowing, and larger dunes will require me to become a more conscientious driver. FB+ will definately challenge my abilities (which I am looking forward to), as I cannot just power through, but need to develop the necessary skill - to make it look as beautiful as you guys.
    2 points
  8. Frederic
    Congratulations @saumik1989for reaching Fewbie Plus Level with Carnity Offroad Club! It's a great pleasure to have seen your consistent growth in the club! Not only are you a proper offroad enthusiast, but you always give the best of yourself on every drive and you deserve this promotion! FEWBIE PLUS Drives Attended (Indicative) Minimum 10 Fewbie drives are required within last 6 months for Fewbie Plus promotion. 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
    2 points
  9. Stephan Guglieri

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    Thank you so much for sharing with us your knowledge and this great drive. It was a real pleasure !!! Can't wait for the next one. Cheers to all !
    2 points
  10. Frederic
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    2 points
  11. ChrisW
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    Carnity Off-Road Club Drive Description Never driven in the desert before? Our Beginner-Level Drive is the perfect introduction to the world of off-roading. Learn the basics, build your confidence behind the wheel, meet fellow enthusiasts, and enjoy an unforgettable morning exploring the pristine dunes of Al Fayah. Already a seasoned off-roader? This is also a great opportunity to enjoy a relaxed morning in the desert and bring along friends or family who might be keen to experience off-roading for the first time. No Previous Off-Road Experience Required New to Carnity? Complete your onboarding before joining your first drive. 👋 COMPLETE YOUR ONBOARDING 🚙 Drive Details Level Newbie and above — all levels Meeting Time 06:30 AM Meeting Point Al Fayah 📍 OPEN MEETING POINT IN GOOGLE MAPS Coordinates: 24.381803, 54.987280 Type of Car Any proper 4x4 with front and back tow hooks and 8–10 inches of ground clearance. What to Bring Loads of water, snacks for yourself, smiles, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Approximate Finish Time 10:30 AM approx. 🚗 Limited Spots Available Maximum 12 Cars This drive is limited to 12 cars only. If the RSVP is full, add your name to the waitlist. Once anyone drops, you will be moved to the RSVP list. RSVP will close a day prior to prepare the convoy list.
    1 point
  12. Frans M
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  13. Frederic
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    too much luxury 😁
    1 point
  14. saumik1989
    Congratulations @Enrico - Mountain.. see you soon in the sand.
    1 point
  15. saumik1989
    @Andrew John Melvill @_luke_ @J-P L @khurrammThanks a lot. Definitely looking forward to seeing you guys in the sand!!
    1 point
  16. J-P L
    @saumik1989 well done looking forward to seeing you on your first Fewbie + drive
    1 point
  17. Frederic

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    Well i need to mention this was involving a bit of luck: As my other half drove several years with the same Pajero we started to understand what they can do, so when i see a stuck Pajero i turn into a stubborn man they wants to explore every option to get it out by itself. The 3.8 model comes with the rear difflock and once engaged it can do wonders.
    1 point
  18. Sergio del Rio

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    Thanks for the legendary driving demostration @Frederic!!!! a very different ride compared to previous trips! I really enjoyed! following your tracks @Sam Selim!!
    1 point
  19. _luke_
    Congrats on the level up mate. Looking forward to seeing you on a FB+ drive
    1 point
  20. Andrew John Melvill
    Congratulations @saumik1989 I am certain that you will love the new challenges and learnings that FB+ brings. See you in the sand soon.
    1 point
  21. Thomas54675
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    1 point
  22. Frederic
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    @Sam Selim trying to escape from the drive he was leading 😁
    1 point
  23. Frederic
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    1 point
  24. Eddie-Dune-Glider

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    Thank you Chris for the great drive this morning. My apologies to all for the disruption, hope you guys had a great drive in the last bit
    1 point
  25. saumik1989
    Thanks Frederic... Looking forward to all the new learning and fun in the sand. My immense gratitude to all Carnity leads and support team that have helped and guided me so far. Cheers!!
    1 point
  26. MarkH

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    Thanks once again, brill day, bring on the next fewbie drive!
    1 point
  27. khurramm
    Congrats @saumik1989🎉
    1 point
  28. Frederic

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    @Sam Selim@VivekD@Stephan Guglieri@Pierre-andre Nutte@JC_E@Mark J@Hakan@Sergio del Rio@Nagarjun S@Jakob T@Thomas54675@Sandeep Padhi@Kishor@Amer Alsabbagh@khurramm Thank you all for signing up to this drive! I am happy to announce that @Sam Selim will be leading this drive. I am sure this will be a fun morning out and with the weather cooling down a bit this means we can take a few breaks along the way and enjoy the scenery. Some pointers for tomorrow: 1. Please try to arrive by 6.15AM so you have time left to deflate and set up your flag. 2. You can deflate to 14psi if you have HT (Highway tires) or to 12psi if you have AT (All Terrain tires). Feel free to approach any of us to help out. 3. We will be using channel 10 on the walkie talkies: 446.231 Mhz The plan is to go and visit the famous Falaj Al Mualla watchtower, then proceed North towards Ras Al Khaimah, effectively covering 3 emirates in one morning . We will eventually loop back and exit in Falaj Al Mualla (which belongs to Umm Al Quwain). See you all in the morning!
    1 point
  29. Krinesh

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    Next time we meet on a drive.
    1 point
  30. Frederic
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    1 point
  31. Ana

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    Super fun day @Andrew John Melvill many thanks to you and support team ,and of course to all drivers for another great morning 😊 @Andrew John Melvill your majesty on the climb looking forward for next chapters !!!!!
    1 point
  32. Zsolt

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    @ChrisW - good morning. My car’s electrical system just died on the highway. All error messages are on / ignition is on-off. i will not be able to make it to the drive. sorry for no better news!
    0 points
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