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  1. Thank you, everyone, for signing up for this great family get-together to welcome winter (finally).

    We will use Radio Channel 4 for the whole group coordination.

    Final gathering point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/fp3VzVTzKUdXbgXG9

    All cars will start from the meeting point and reach to gathering point.

    People who like to drive for an hour can do the regular deflation of 12-14 PSI.

    People who like to stay at gathering point with family and kids can deflate to 20 PSI.

    Once all cars are assembled at the gathering point, we will make convoys accordingly and go for a quick spin. Those convoys will use different radio frequencies.

     

    @Dan S @Mohammad Sayawoush Azad @Abhilash Kottakkal @Rafey Hashmi @AnasArif @Nadeem Ansari @Sreenath G @Karthik_LC200 @Pavel Pashkovskiy @Bjoern @Premjit Vappala @Ishak @Mahesh_ @Krishna R @Looper @Ranjan Das @Mostafa Nasef @essam ibrahim @Benjamin @Gary F @Nathan @sohinik @SamBha @Faraz94 @Osama M @Yahir Marban @Salim Akhtar @M.Seidam @Dodi Syahdar @Arravind @ARS @Srikumar @Chaitanya D @DP1011 @Melenany

     

     

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  2. 4 minutes ago, Mohammad Sayawoush Azad said:

    @Looper I registered through the link . Not sure it was done. will there be any confirmation for this through email.

    Your registration form is well received.

    Just so you know, you will be notified through email once team leads finish the selection.

    Hence, you can express your interest in multiple leads invite posts, if you like.

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  3. Congratulations @Ahmad Nerat 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
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  4. Congratulations @Rafey Hashmi 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
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  5. Please find the convoy numbering below.

    We will use Radio Channel 4.

    @Cristian @Mohammad Sayawoush Azad @Shiju Raju @Gautam Banka @Sunil Mathew @Xavi Moyano @Johannes Roux @GauravSoni

    1. Gaurav                     Silver Pajero 
    2. Cristian                     2019 Jeep Wrangler JL - White
    3. Mohammad Azad    Nissan Patrol Platinum LE V8
    4. Shiju Raju                2008,Toyota, FJ, Blue    
    5. Gautam Banka        2022 Prado GXR 4.0 - Blue
    6. Sunil Mathew          2014 Toyota Fortuner  White
    7. Xavi Moyano           2023 Blue Rubicon     
    8. Johannes Roux        2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser - White
    9. GauravSoni             Tuned 2014 pajero 3.8     

     

     

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  6. Calling all Foodies, Storytellers, Dancers & Musicians with family and kids to enjoy

    "Winter Welcome Drive"

    • Bring your best BBQ / Tikka / Kebab / Mandi / Biryani recipe.
    • Get your dance playlist ready to groove.
    • Tighten up your guitar chords.
    • Fully charge your camera.
    • And mark your calendar.

    Join us for an easy relaxed newbie and fewbie level (multiple convoys) 1-hour off-road drive, followed by kids playtime on the sand, where we can set up our food and drink station to sit together to enjoy the arrival of the best season in Dubai.

    If you prefer to drive straight to the gathering location without any off-road drive, please state your preference in the comments below. Along with Absolute Newbies, we will take one convoy to the gathering location without any off-road drive.

    Feel free to bring your friends, families and kids with their age-specific toys or games to enjoy brilliant outdoor activities.

    We plan to enjoy the evening sunset (golden hour) with our friends and family to play with kids and then settle down with our favorite food and drinks to enjoy endless off-road stories, dance, music and games.

    Please bring your own

    • Food / Grill / Cooking and serving arrangements
    • Drinks and Ice (of course).
    • Chairs / Mats

    winter welcome.jpg

     

    Drive Details

    Level:  All levels welcome

    When:  14 Oct 2023, Saturday

    Meeting time: 3:30 PM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

    Starting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/CvbAeQ4Drb4A5exp7

    Type of Car: Any proper 4x4 with front and back tow hooks and 8-10 inches of ground clearance.

    Approximate finish time: 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM (Two convoys to leave)

     

    Please RSVP on the below Calendar 

     

  7. @Bjoern you should give a try to 4H Auto in a more relaxed level drive and you will love it too.

    I only shift to HLC (Same as Part-time) on high-level drive during tricky terrain. The whole Liwa crossing I did on 4H Auto and used HLC for 10% area closer to the Saudi border, where I constantly needed to climb and steer left and right.

    Oftentimes what we read and get in the sand is two different worlds. For a normal sand track going through the dunes 4H Auto is intelligent enough to power front for few seconds when speed drops, and then favor the rear rest of the time while vehicle speeds up. 

     

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  8. 18 minutes ago, Krishna R said:

    The Xterra has a weak front diff.

    Before that, you will damage the transfer case as LO gear in most 4X4 is meant for "Low" speeds under 40 kmph. It's an age-old scam or myth in the UAE off-road scene.

    Check your owner's manual for specific speed limits for LO gear before attempting again.

     

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  9. 12 minutes ago, Josh S said:

    If Part time uses 4x4 all the time, surely there are no disadvantages to doing that

    Surely there are few:

    1. Cornering will not be as agile as the front and rear have the same power split.
    2. The car will be sluggish at high speeds above 40-50 kmph, as when you go above 40, Auto favors 70-80% power to the rear and 20% to the front to make driving effortless.
    3. Higher fuel consumption (slightly).

    Go to empty sandy terrain, try both, and see for yourself rather than getting confused.

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