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@Lorenzo Candelpergher please take care. Hope everything get sorted soon. @Arman @Mario Cornejo @Lawrence_Chehimi @Danish Mohammad @Ilya @varunmehndiratta @Ranjan Das @Rob H @Jorge Stepniak Felippe Please join any other drive, if it's full, kindly request the trip lead to add you.

Sure will provide spare radio for tomo drive.

Hi @Chantelle Williams Allen and @Muhammed Saeed welcome to carnity off-road club. Can you please confirm: Your vehicle has front and rear tow points? Which vehicle are you bringing for tomo drive? Do you have any previous off-road experience?

Hi @Salim Akhtar and @Muhammed Saeed welcome to carnity off-road club. Can you please confirm: Your vehicle has front and rear tow points? Which vehicle are you bringing for tomo drive? Do you have any previous off-road experience?

Better ground clearance do help but fall off the ridges seems like a line control issue tbh. Choosing and sticking to correct lines make ALL THE DIFF. Enjoy your new lift and take your time to get used to the new center of gravity. Very imp.

Looks like an off-road version Xterra. If it is, then selling it by highlighting an off-road spec will help fetch better value.

Indeed you did and indeed you did the right thing. Such drives will actually identify: Real offroaders than dune bashing oops cars bashing boys and girls. Drivers who want to test their skills than just pushing peddle. How much more we need to learn to respect the desert. Real definition of precision, patience and teamwork. How to control temptations and assumptions. Well done @Wrangeld for time and time setting these technical drives to value the essence of technical driving. Well done @Islam Soliman for opening a dedicated drive theme for serious offroaders to such a challenging drive.

Yes @Enrico Biscaro and @Gerrit Bus we need to have PCR or DPI test result in al hosn app (as per AD border guideline) to reach Sweihan in Abu Dhabi.

I know LTX force is here now, what I meant is from 2010 - 2020 (almost) Michelin stopped LTX after LTX2. Recently they have brought this LTX force again in UAE market. I have had LTX from 2007-2008 on my daily driven LC and love them on road. Then bought again LTX2 for SWB patrol from 2008-2009.

Totally agree with @Christopher Assal, I didn't mention them as they were not in the initial list. I have tried LTX for 2+ year and was totally happy. I stopped mentioning LTX as they have been discontinued for over 10 years and forcefully replaced with Primacy, which is good but an HT tire with least possibility of self-recovery in sand. Recently Michelin bought LTX force back again, and knowing Michelin and LTX (past experience) I was sure it will be worth every penny (as they are quite expensive than Geo).

Here are my vote and feedback based on usage Arroyo - TamaRock AT - (Never heard or tried, yet). Yokohama - Geolandar AT G015 - (One of the best off-road tire I've found). BF Goodrich - All Terrain T/O KO2 - (Too heavy and noisy, good for rock, not ideal for sand due to weight). Cooper - Discoverer AT3 4S - (Tried Discoverer AT (not AT3) - not bad but lost tread chunk after a year and in wadis.

Congratulations @Anoop Nair for reaching the Fewbie Plus 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 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

You can transfer your previous experience by doing self declaration on promotion request. Based on trip lead feedback with who you have driven, we can proceed accordingly.

Definitely not, as Fewbie Plus is a level of drive for Fewbie Plus and above rank of offroaders. You can go through this off-road structure to get familiar with various off-road ranks we have.

Join us to explore Sweihan Desert in Abu Dhabi 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 test your off-road control. 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 This drive is organized in full compliance with the COVID19 guidelines. We expect every member that joins this drive to go through below information and and strictly follow these guidelines in order not to jeopardize someone's health, and to ensure we can keep organizing these drives safely. MUST READ AND TOTALLY AGREE: COVID19 Precautions MUST READ AND TOTALLY AGREE: BAN POST Two Way Radio Guidelines Every Offroader brings his own radio, programmed to the frequencies described in below advice topic. We will not share spare radios or program your radio on the drive. If you need assistance in programming the radio, post a topic on the Carnity website with your questions and we will help you out. Make sure your radio is fully charged. It will be your only way of communication while driving. Before buying, please carefully read below advice so you are informed properly on which model / cost / shops... No radio = No drive. It is an essential tool and you should make sure you bring it on every drive and learn/practice how to use it. MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING Drive Details Level: Newbie and Above (All Levels) When: 10 September 2021, Friday Meeting time: 6:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: - https://goo.gl/maps/Loy4FD3HAnE4Yo4k6 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, face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 10:00 AM LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE: Limited to 12 cars only. RSVP will close on Thursday - 9 AM. 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 will be returned back - without ANY EXCEPTIONS. Members without RSVP will be returned back - 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 BELOW CALENDAR EVENT

Congratulations @Humayun Ghias 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 Fewbie Plus drives are required within last 6 months for Intermediate promotion. 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 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

Congratulations @Hilal Sharafudeen 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 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

Congratulations @Tareck for reaching the Fewbie Plus 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 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

Congratulations @Ehab for reaching the Fewbie Plus 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 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

1 Gaurav Crew Silver Pajero 2 Ahmed Wagdy Fewbie 2012, Toyota, FJ curser Extreme, Black 3 Santoso Marjuki Newbie 2020Jeep Rubicon-4 door-Blue 4 hasan hamadeh Newbie 2020, ford, raptor, 4 door, grey 5 Yousef Alimadadi Advisor Pajero 3.8L 2010 6 Bernard Kalaani Newbie 2021 Wrangler, 4 door grey 7 Daniel Yang Fewbie Modified Nissan Patrol Y62-White 8 Arshad Roojee Fewbie 2009 Jeep Wrangler - 2 door - Yellow 9 munkybizness Fewbie 2021 Y61 Nissan Patrol SS - LWB - White 10 Islam Expert Yukon

Hi @Javid_DXB I have removed your RSVP from this drive as you still hasn't join absolute newbie drive. As Night drive for absolute newbie is not safe and advisable.

Hi @Rishi Serai welcome to carnity. As a first time with carnity, everyone joins the absolute newbie drive first. One is scheduled today almost after 2 hours from now, if you can catch or you can join one on next Friday morning.

Please find your convoy numbering below. In case of emergency you can reach me at 050 5258706. UPDATE: Radio channel will be 1 - 446.006-25 @Ahmed Wagdy @Javid_DXB @Santoso Marjuki @Shehzada Umer Naseer @hasan hamadeh @Yousef Alimadadi @Bernard Kalaani @Enrico Biscaro @Daniel Yang @Arshad Roojee @munkybizness @Islam Soliman 1 Gaurav Crew Silver Pajero 2 Ahmed Wagdy Fewbie 2012, Toyota, FJ curser Extreme, Black 3 Javid_DXB Newbie Nisan patrol 4 Santoso Marjuki Newbie 2020Jeep Rubicon-4 door-Blue 5 Shehzada Umer Newbie Toyota FJ Cruiser 6 hasan hamadeh Newbie 2020, ford, raptor, 4 door, grey 7 Yousef Alimadadi Advisor Pajero 3.8L 2010 8 Bernard Kalaani Newbie 2021 Wrangler, 4 door grey 9 Enrico Biscaro Newbie 2014 Mitsubishi Pajero SWB GLS Silver 10 Daniel Yang Fewbie Modified Nissan Patrol Y62-White 11 Arshad Roojee Fewbie 2009 Jeep Wrangler - 2 door - Yellow 12 munkybizness Fewbie 2021 Y61 Nissan Patrol SS - LWB - White 13 Islam Expert Yukon