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  1. Trip Report - Drive with a loopy end Thank you everyone for joining in for this afternoon drive starting off Al ain road to Margham on Friday. Most of you were ahead of me when I arrived to the deflation point and ready which was a great testament how you all are eager to ride on sand. We had to wait for one member who was slightly delayed but made it by the time we did briefing and started off on the pylon tracks towards Margham. After driving few minutes on the pylon tracks, we were onto the dunes - immediately some which were nice and playable ,medium range with hard sand. We did our bit of side sloping in a safe manner one after other taking turns , and each one you impressed how well you were in control of it considering it was a fewbie drive. As you do more drives and progress further ,I am sure you will look back upon these as "very easy". For your information this was my first totally independent drive , and hence I was making it very sure I was not crossing any of the fenced areas and the restricted areas in this region especially where we drove on flat sand/hard mud called Sabkhas. Many of you might have wondered why I was going on flat ground when we had so many nice looking dunes around, but I hope now you are convinced with the reason. We had to negotiate a bit of technical area which everyone of you did really well, except few refusals. Once we were clear of these obstacles and reached the bowls in Margham, we did pick up pace and did may loops - fast paced ones after the first recce for you to get a feel and on the second loop everyone did pick up pace and really did a fantastic drive. It was great to watch the whole convoy moving in unison. By the time everyone was enjoying these loops, it was getting dark and we had to head towards exit. We took the easiest way out to reach Margham - Al Ain road and hit tarmac where we inflated and bid a bye - a short one considering its a long holiday next weekend starting Thursday. @Ilya Golubinsky was my 2nd lead in his wrangler and a perfect job, keeping distance and minor rerouting. As you progress you will become more used to this and reroute better than the lead. @Sinol in his Pajero LWB was driving well except for few refusals. As you do more drives you will getter better at using your gears and learn to self recover from refusals most of the times. Remember that pressing gas is not a solution to get out of refusals/stuck. Low RPM and the steering is your best friend most of the times.Well driven buddy. @Mukundan Nair in his Xterra drove well with hardly any issues which was great. You have a great car which is a perfect offroader for any level of drive. Keep doing it and you will get more better if not the best. @Ali Abas Ali in his 4runner was impressive with his beast. Great car which is so popular among overlanding groups ,but you drove it really well on sand. Perfect control during side slopes and in the bowls was a treat to watch. @Ajiesh George Kannankara I started my Carnity tryst with a Y62 patrol, the only difference being it was white. Seeing many patrols coming along in the group I wonder at times if I should bring it back on sand and enjoy the comfort and space it has to offer with loads of power and torque. You drove it well, but remember to switch off some cylinders with precise pedal control and it will perform much better. @Anish S was my center forward with his Pajero. Having driven with you many a times, your sheer presence on some drives is so reassuring that things will be taken care of even more so with your copilot being in company.Well done my friend. @Gok Krish in his SWB Wrangler was getting a feel of the fewbie drives, and it will get more interesting ,involving and thrilling from here.You have a great car which can perform wonderfully on any terrain, well driven ! @Kailas with his pal in front, driving SWB wrangler drove confidently. After watching you in previous drives I must say you are getting better with each drive . Well done. @Shaaz Sha was the last among the wrangler SWB bunch , driving well . In fact all the three of your riding SWB wranglers hardly had any issues which is great. Well controlled driving during the sideys and in bowls was fantastic. @topgear with his little copilot helping during deflation and inflation ,riding his FJC enjoyed this drive doing the sideys and the tricky areas with great control. We do share a common thing that our little monsters accompany us ๐Ÿ˜œ. Well driven buddy. @Desert Dweller was our master rescuer, tugging twice when the car which was supposed to recover another car got stuck, One of them being myself. Fantastic to have your support helping everyone in the convoy, thank you. Some Stats from the drive: Avg Moving speed - 18.6 Kmph Max Speed - 52.5 Kmph Moving time - 1hr 56 min Total time - 2hr 48 min Total distance - 35.7 Km Well I hope you all had a good time and will come back next weekend for another adventurous outing. Watch out for the announcements and grab your places on Sunday evening. Enjoy your week after a refreshing weekend.
    8 points
  2. Congratulations @Islam Soliman for reaching the Intermediate Level with Carnity Offroad Club. Looking forward to seeing you growing further and helping others to learn the art of offroading in a safe environment. Please make sure your Carnity user profile is always updated with all the latest Emergency contact details. P.S. Trip lead might deny your participation if you don't have required off-road gear. INTERMEDIATE Drives Attended (Indicative) Minimum 10 drives are required within last 6 months for Intermediate promotion. (Drives can be a mix of Newbie, Fewbie (50%) and Fewbie plus, depending on your adaptability, learning progress and Marshalโ€™s feedback) 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 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 Leadโ€™s permission Learn/assist recoveries under Trip Leadโ€™s supervision Re-route convoy and coordination, when needed Learn to lead small portion of Intermediate drive under Marshal supervision Drive Joining Join Newbie, Fewbie, Intermediate and Exploration drives only Forum participation Active participation on the forum Share drive experience + feedback Share drive pictures in the gallery Post trip report after the drive
    7 points
  3. @Chaitanya D @Nivin @marks @Foxtrot Oscar and @Rahimdad ; this combination of leads should be followed to repeat such a wonderful experience with full of fun! thank you all and see you next drive!
    6 points
  4. What a kick start for a fewbie.. enjoyed the drive, observed the contrast of the nature. Soft sand to Hard rock. Farms, greenery, spectaculer views.. Thank you all,Enjoyed the drive amd team work. Thank you @Ale Vallecchi for a wonderful drive. Infact i would call it a cocktail Drive. we experienced everything in just one drive. Loved every bit of it. What a start for fewbie.. @Islam Soliman thank you for the tips and the navigations during the drive. Keeping me aware of the tiny cup holes and bushes while blind turns and all. Moreover, Loved the way you sailed across the dunes on ur GMC.... appreciate your support. @Wrangeld friend in need is a friend indeed, thnkx for helping me out for the flag. Unfortunatley, the suction cup couldn^t hold on to it. But really appreciate it. Cheers. @Dagdag Sofiane brother, thank you for backing me up. You really kept an eye on my ride and made me feel comfortable while driving... And ya, your vocal chords are good, i heard you when you were enjoying the music in ur car during break and you were singing like nobody is there... . Stay blessed. Hope to see you all again soon. stay safe.
    6 points
  5. Sand to Mountains: Mission accomplished - Trip Report What a pleasure to drive in a little known area, where the only tracks on the sand are those of local farmers (with their un-plated, left-side driving, miniature vehicles), and camels. Everything in this area, yet to be named (to which we refer as E611 to Al Ghail), is different from the usual off-roading spots in the rest of the UAE. The red sand provides the growing environment for bushes, creeping plants, lone trees and vegetables (as found in one large farm along the way), as well as being the stomping ground for big camel herds, and occasionally, goats. This is also an area where endless longitudinal (Saif) dunes can be found, separated from each other by thin sabkhas, and by at least 3 huge pans of absolutely flat, black soil, dotted with a few tall trees (perfect campgrounds). The final surprise of the drive is the small plateau of powdery red sand, nested between the Al Ghail Industrial Area and the abrupt beginning of the Hajar Mountains. Red sand meeting, finally, black rock. A beautiful sight. This is the terrain which we drove and explored, with a very strong Fewbie group, which behaved and performed like a more advanced group. In fact, this drive is deceitfully easy: a great deal of ground can be covered driving on existing tracks, which, however, lead to apparently simple, yet treacherous obstacles, where soft bowls, deep ruts, molasses-like dune tops, sudden drops and invisible steps, hide behind low small dunes, or innocent looking turns. The sense of complacency that the presence of abundant tracks and the beauty of the landscape breed, can easily turn into refusals, stucks and long delays. So, I must say, this group performed extremely well. Congratulations to all, @Rizwan Waheed, @Dagdag Sofiane, @Senthil Kumar, @Tero Vallas, @Tamas Hoffmann, @Rizwanm2, @Ilya Golubinsky, @Biju Abdul with particular thanks to @Islam Soliman for providing a sure-footed and well executed Second Lead, @asifk for anchoring and assisting the convoy, and @Wrangeld for lending his experience and knowledge in the Sweep position. Great thanks for working well together, while respecting Covid rules, at recovering the only stuck of the day, on that crest with mountain views, in the last stretch of the drive. Good team work. The drive ended after covering 61.7 Km in 4:24 hours (of which 3:02 moving), at a total average speed of 14 Km/h (20 Km/h while moving), and a cumulative climb of almost 1 Km (from the lowest altitude of -37m) See you all out there, soon.
    5 points
  6. Congratulations @Jorge Stepniak Felippe for reaching the Intermediate Level with Carnity Offroad Club. Looking forward to seeing you growing further and helping others to learn the art of offroading in a safe environment. Please make sure your Carnity user profile is always updated with all the latest Emergency contact details. P.S. Trip lead might deny your participation if you don't have required off-road gear. INTERMEDIATE Drives Attended (Indicative) Minimum 10 drives are required within last 6 months for Intermediate promotion. (Drives can be a mix of Newbie, Fewbie (50%) and Fewbie plus, depending on your adaptability, learning progress and Marshalโ€™s feedback) 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 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 Leadโ€™s permission Learn/assist recoveries under Trip Leadโ€™s supervision Re-route convoy and coordination, when needed Learn to lead small portion of Intermediate drive under Marshal supervision Drive Joining Join Newbie, Fewbie, Intermediate and Exploration drives only Forum participation Active participation on the forum Share drive experience + feedback Share drive pictures in the gallery Post trip report after the drive
    4 points
  7. @Nivin @Tbone @Chaitanya D @Yasas Dharmadasa @Mohamed Seidam @Wrangeld @Frederic @Goutam Thank you all for the kind wishes. @Frederic yes, i'm definitely passed the "Pathfinder 2015 Lifted" days ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ˜€, looking forward to another drive with you.
    4 points
  8. @Islam Soliman Well done & Congratulations!! Now we have Yukon power in the intermediate drives.
    4 points
  9. Congratulations @Islam Soliman! Happy to see you levelup. Enjoyed the drives with you and looking at the way you tame your GMC. Looking forward for more drives together.
    4 points
  10. Thanks @Ale Vallecchi for another wonderful drive.. as I always tell you after every drive, one can never get bored driving with you as everyone is different full of surprises, new scenery, and loads of information and experiences. to be honest you make second lead looks very easy with all the clear instructions and advises .. really enjoyed it ..thx a lot Great group of drivers @Rizwan Waheed, @Dagdag Sofiane, @Senthil Kumar, @Tero Vallas, @Tamas Hoffmann, @Rizwanm2, @Ilya Golubinsky, @Biju Abdul with passion and drive for exploring new territories with excellent teaming and always looking up for each other.. big thank you to the shoveling heros who worked together relentlessly to get the Black Beast off the crest .. Thanks @Wrangeld and @asifk for your support to this drive Again thanks everyone, canโ€™t wait for the next adventure
    4 points
  11. @Rizwan Waheed ahaha I hope your ears did not suffered too much. Thanks guys it was a great ride I really enjoyed it !!! Iโ€™m still amazed by the places we went. Take care guys and have a nice week.
    4 points
  12. What an awesome day. and shout out to everyone there, you each made it a great first time adventure, and I am looking forward to the many more to come.
    4 points
  13. The Margham Loop Exploration Anyone driving with navigation software woould have to agree that we did loop today. For that, no apologies. A new newbie territory, where few have driven before (did you notice that there were not so many cross tracks here), surrounded by challenging technical dunes required a certain type of drive where we could practice (as promised) dune crossing, dune driving, climbing, descending and navigating pockets of soft and slipping sand. So there was a lot of spaghetti on the map and a concentration on one particular area of dunes (approaching it from different sides) so we could practice all these basic techniques. For the more experienced drivers, close to Fewbie status, the drive should have been just a little but 'boring' - so they could finesse theier skills and get themselves ready for the next level. For the new newbies, this should have been that little but more challenging than the Absolute Newbie drive, because you had to sort out problems yourself, or get assistance to sort them out. It did feel a bit like a Jeep convention at the start of the drive, the Pajeros, FJ cruisers and Land Rover/Cruiser felt a bit like we were barging in on their day, but the mix of vehicles was good, because it shows once again, that even though the Jeep is in an incredible machine, it's not just the machine that makes the driver. @Yasas Dharmadasa first time 2nd lead, and I am afraid, you paid the price a bit for that. One moment of lack of concentration and a little too much speed ... I hope that the garage can put all of those pieces back into place in the right order. New challenges await once you get the car back together. @DANIEL NOGUEIRA you really have that beast under control and drive really flawlessly today. Watch out for the more technical dunes in the future challenges. All that power is great to get you up and over and through most things ... except for the tigh technical dunes. @Arda Yagcioglu one of those for whom the next level is calling. You have the basics well under control, that's clear. @Gaurav Soni the LWB Pajero is a great machine, especially when it has been 'chip fixed' like yours. You need to use the power under your foot more judiciously understanding when to use more and when to utilise what is available. @Ahab Shamaa I think you really felt that the tension of not knowing if you were going to make it onto the drive was worthwhile by the end. Great drive today. You really are starting to understand the power and potential of the FJ. @Athula Dharmadada Please remember that sometimes you need to to hold back your enthusiasm when on a drive. Having a tool like the Jeep gives a great feeling of confidence, and your driving shows this. Apart from that, great performance today. @Manjinder Singh our late late convoy partner! I am delighted you made it. Considering how many drives you have under your belt, the control you show in the FJ is admirable. Soem decent receoveries today under guidance. @Nithin Vaidir sorry you lost the front of the bumper today. We try, but can never guarantee that the vehicle comes out of the desert unscathed. Apart from that the control you ae showing with the LC is good. Hope that the family enjoyed the trip as much as you. @Karthik Krishnakumar you are getting more and more to grips with the car on each drive - watch your braking, watch your power delivery. You have every reason to be confident after your earlier drives. @Goutam our second yellow SWB Jeep - it's never easy driving at the end of a long convoy and the recovery we did together out of the soft sand hopefully shows you no matter where you end up you can be recovered. @Archibald Jurdi excellent job with the manual TJ, especially as you were at the back with some churned up tracks. You are really imporoving drive after drive. @Jeepie as ever impeccable. Thanks for doing a brilliant job keeping us all under control, sorting out the stucks and getting me out of trouble a few times. @Wrangeld a good newbie lead, that offered challenges to the new newbies and meant that we were not standing waiting for too long. Nice big play dunes and soem good practice - be careful of stopping on soft sand and getting stuck! Thanks everyone for your iinput. Looking forward to seeing you all in the sand again soon.
    4 points
  14. Congratulations @Piotr Kolodziej for reaching the Fewbie Level with Carnity Offroad Club. Looking forward to seeing you growing further and helping others to learn the art of offroading in a safe environment. Please make sure your Carnity user profile is always updated with all the latest Emergency contact details. P.S. Trip lead might deny your participation if you don't have required off-road gear. Fewbie: Drives Attended (Indicative) Minimum 5 Newbie drives are required within last 3 months for Fewbie promotion. What you'll learn Basic dune and sand reading Basic self-recovery techniques Advance side sloping and hill climb Basic ridge riding and criss crossing Basic control over technical dunes Slightly faster pace desert driving 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 And Fewbie Plus, after 5 drives at Fewbie level only Forum participation Active participation on the forum Share drive experience + feedback Share drive pictures in the gallery Post trip report after the drive
    3 points
  15. Congratulations @SureshVNair for reaching the Fewbie Level with Carnity Offroad Club. Looking forward to seeing you growing further and helping others to learn the art of offroading in a safe environment. Please make sure your Carnity user profile is always updated with all the latest Emergency contact details. P.S. Trip lead might deny your participation if you don't have required off-road gear. Fewbie: Drives Attended (Indicative) Minimum 5 Newbie drives are required within last 3 months for Fewbie promotion. What you'll learn Basic dune and sand reading Basic self-recovery techniques Advance side sloping and hill climb Basic ridge riding and criss crossing Basic control over technical dunes Slightly faster pace desert driving 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 And Fewbie Plus, after 5 drives at Fewbie level only Forum participation Active participation on the forum Share drive experience + feedback Share drive pictures in the gallery Post trip report after the drive
    3 points
  16. Congratulations @Athula Dharmadada for reaching the Fewbie Level with Carnity Offroad Club. Looking forward to seeing you growing further and helping others to learn the art of offroading in a safe environment. Please make sure your Carnity user profile is always updated with all the latest Emergency contact details. P.S. Trip lead might deny your participation if you don't have required off-road gear. Fewbie: Drives Attended (Indicative) Minimum 5 Newbie drives are required within last 3 months for Fewbie promotion. What you'll learn Basic dune and sand reading Basic self-recovery techniques Advance side sloping and hill climb Basic ridge riding and criss crossing Basic control over technical dunes Slightly faster pace desert driving 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 And Fewbie Plus, after 5 drives at Fewbie level only Forum participation Active participation on the forum Share drive experience + feedback Share drive pictures in the gallery Post trip report after the drive
    3 points
  17. Congratulations @Arda Yagcioglu for reaching the Fewbie Level with Carnity Offroad Club. Looking forward to seeing you growing further and helping others to learn the art of offroading in a safe environment. Please make sure your Carnity user profile is always updated with all the latest Emergency contact details. P.S. Trip lead might deny your participation if you don't have required off-road gear. Fewbie: Drives Attended (Indicative) Minimum 5 Newbie drives are required within last 3 months for Fewbie promotion. What you'll learn Basic dune and sand reading Basic self-recovery techniques Advance side sloping and hill climb Basic ridge riding and criss crossing Basic control over technical dunes Slightly faster pace desert driving 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 And Fewbie Plus, after 5 drives at Fewbie level only Forum participation Active participation on the forum Share drive experience + feedback Share drive pictures in the gallery Post trip report after the drive
    3 points
  18. Congrats @Athula Dharmadada so happy to see you growing with us, as you have left the Pathfinder days behind See you soon in the sand !
    3 points
  19. @Jorge Stepniak Felippe your mastery of the manual jeep has transformed your driving and now you got, deservedly, to the next level. Looking forward to a drive with you soon.
    3 points
  20. @Islam Soliman you've tamed the GMC like noone before you and now it's going to face intermediate chalelnges with you. Great news.
    3 points
  21. Well done @Jorge Stepniak Felippe, looking forward for many more drives with you
    3 points
  22. Congratulations @Athula Dharmadada๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ
    3 points
  23. Congratulations @Islam Soliman, well deserved for a team player like you ( never wanted to take you off my last drive knowing that!, but had to be fair for everyone) Now the fun gets more engrossing
    3 points
  24. Congratulations @Arda Yagciogluon your promotion ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ
    3 points
  25. It was more like a spaghetti of a loop but it was a wonderful time driving behind the wheel. A lot of technical learning experience for me. Thank you very much @Wrangeld and @Jeepie for the drive and hope I did not cause you to more workout than intended. Heres the recordings from: All Trails Gaia GPS and a few pics I took:
    3 points
  26. @Ilya Golubinsky, wow this Is really fantastic video ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ @Emmanuel, @Kalahari, thank you so much for your great leadership, much appreciated @Desert Dweller, @Christian Andras and @Pancho, thank you so much for your great help during the ride and recovery๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿป๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿป๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿป
    3 points
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  28. Excellent @Chaitanya D wish to drive with you soon brother . God bless and be safe cheers ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿš™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป
    3 points
  29. Firstly I would like to thank Dr @Chaitanya D for letting me support his drive. Secondly the honeymoon thing was started by Dr @Chaitanya D and should be his copyright. I just used it because it was so catchy. The jokes and engagement is what keeps a drive lively. I'm so thankful for a wonderful bunch that takes a joke as a joke. I was so excited for the drive that I woke up before 2 am, got all groomed and ready to go before realizing it was only 2 am. So went back to sleep to wake up at the first beep of the alarm. Having changed and ready at 2 am I just left with the intention of reaching early. It was such a relaxing drive to the meeting point as I was way early and nothing was going to delay me. As I reached the meeting point around the dark end I had to be very careful as there were people and camels all around. As I reached nearer to the camel track the flood lights were on and a lot of UAE nationals nicely dressed in their kanduras. They were all preparing for the camel race which is very popular here during the cooler months. I continued to deflate and set the flag up before I saw the the cars rolling in for the drive. So much excitement that everybody deflated and ready to hard in to what was going to be an amazing morning. After the short brief we were headed on the track to our first challenge in the technical dunes. We saw a couple of hot air balloons rise along with the morning sun to our left. As expected there were a few refusals during the first 15 minutes of entering the small technical dunes, but luckily nothing we could not manage. After a short time in the small technical dunes, we were quickly treated to our first honeymoon area. If anyone has not attended this drive the definition of a honeymoon area are the wide open dunes where we can enjoy doing sideys, criss crossing and everything in between. I am really happy to see Dr @Chaitanya D being very focused on what to do and what to leave out. When in such an area with so many doable options it tends to confuse the lead as to which one to take. But from what I saw Dr @Chaitanya D had done his homework and was never in 2 minds about which ones he was going to do. We had the shortest 90 minutes as we just enjoyed the amazing area and pace as time just melted away. But like nothing lasts forever honeymoon time was over and life took us through another set of small technical dunes. With just a couple of refusals and stucks we kept moving at a nice pace. We also had a pop-out, and thanks to some quick Hans we had the tire popped back in and ready to continue on another honeymoon area. Although this area was not as smooth as our first honeymoon, these were big dunes which we had an additional 30 minutes play time. The exit was not far and we managed to exit, inflate as I saw huge smiles from all to have enjoyed their start to a wonderful weekend. My sincere thanks to Dr @Chaitanya D for allowing me to be a part of his funtastic convoy. @Nivin who was very precise with his second lead. Although not required to reroute so much, but always ready when the need arose. @Nizam Deen for handling his Prado in a very confident style and I see a huge improvement since I last saw him. @jodha singh shekhawat did wonderfully well and did not need much guidance, surely heading towards the Intermediate level. Really sorry for @Gregory Perkin. Hope you ride gets well soon. @marks who is taking up the centre forward position as his own. First to assist and always cool, calm, collected and with a smile. Your attitude shines bright on us even before the sun comes up. @Mehmet Volga surprised me with his Pajero as it screamed its way up on the toughest and softest sand patches. Lovely to see you brimming with confidence in your Pajero and lovely to hear it roar to life. Sorry for confusing you with @Yousef Alimadadi. @Jorge Stepniak Felippe also did a fantastic job as he quietly continued to impress me with his skills. Wonderful to watch him apply the right throttle and steering control to keep the Jeep moving. My thought the tires need to be deflated further, but you still have time to experiment with lower pressure to have lesser stress on your drive terrain and Axles. @Craig Finlayson had the biggest smile as he made his way without giving us a single chance to recover him. Definitely knocking on the doors of intermediate level. Lovely to see you take a stretched limo through this terrain. @Nabil Bishara capable, but shy. Love to see how well you handled the terrain with the exception of some finesse. The timing of leaving and applying the throttle at the right time in small technical dunes saw a hit which took the rear bumper out. Also suggest a leveling kit as the rear of your Jeep looks a bit low. It was nice to catch up with you after the drive, hope to see the more vocal side of you soon. @Salarios we missed you too buddy, hope to catch up with you in the coming weeks. @Foxtrot Oscar was the perfect sweep with loads of enthusiasm and willingness to assist. Also she was the rose among the thorns. She is one tough lady and love to watch her conquer each and every terrain with ease, carrying everybody with her and not leaving a single soul behind. She is also a subtle comedian and keeps the drive alive with her on and off crack of a joke. After over 12 years of being a gypsy lost in the deserts of UAE, I enjoy the company as I did on this very day. I no longer yearn to conquest the sand in which I will be buried one day. I look forward to passing on this art of off-roading and finding new friends who will say a prayer for me when I take my final bow from this worldly life. Thank you all for your friendship and love, the warmth of each prayer touches my heart.
    3 points
  30. Congratulations @Chaitanya D for reaching the Expert Level with Carnity Offroad Club. Looking forward to seeing you growing further and helping others to learn the art of offroading in a safe environment. Please make sure your Carnity user profile is always updated with all the latest Emergency contact details. EXPERT - Carnity Exclusivity Carnity Benefits Off-road Certification with rank and skills achieved Full access to Carnity without any paid subscription Join any drive in โ€œManageโ€ tab even when drive is full Carnity Contribution Committed to drive with Carnity off-road club only Lead/Support: 3 drives or more per month at least Forum contribution to earn Carnity points Drives Attended (Indicative) Minimum 10 drives are required for Expert promotion along with mandatory attendance to leaders lead drives. (Promotion will be based on Marshal / Crew feedback.) What you'll learn Navigating with or without GPS on the fly Trip planning, safety exits and recce skills Basic firefighting and first aid techniques Basic knowledge of car and overheating issues Minimal response to vehicle breakdown and accidents Skills required Resilient, calculative and rational thinker Self-reliance, positive attitude and forward thinking Kind, selfless and considerate to otherโ€™s concerns 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, Floor jack and jack board, tire repair kit, tool box, tie-down straps, fluids. Drive teamwork Lead Fewbie or Intermediate drive with Marshal permission Inspect vehicle for safety before the off-road drive Support Marshal to learn 1:1 Desert Driving Course Drive Joining All Levels 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
  31. I was one in my LR Discovery 1 the 1998 model @Lorenzo Candelpergher and leading a drive from Lisali to Margham. Closer to Margham I got trapped in very soft sand patch where my car jyst sank so badly that I could not even open my doors on a flat piece of land. The one thing I have learned and applied is not to panic and listen to instruction and follow them from a senior off-roader. To my luck I had @desertdude who had a similar vehicle and knew all the ins and outs of this machine. So the first thing was to go into neutral, 4 low and apply the central difflock. Next I had to go into first gear without pressing gas. Just try hard and turn the steering full left and full right as quickly as I could. Gradually I had to give race between 1200-1500 rpm and keep it around that. As I kept doing it I started moving to my surprise, slowly but surely as my Discovery swam in the deep soft sand patch. Out of excitement I tried applying more gas which resulted ins and flying. @desertdude stopped me and told me not to increase the gas till I felt some solid ground with some good traction. So started all over again and surely my Discovery started sailing again. This was a tiring exercise which continued for little over 15 minutes, but finally I felt the firm ground as I increased the throttle and got myself out of the patch. So yes for self recoveries the best chance you can give yourself is by sand crawling, but at times you can do with a tug.
    2 points
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