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Thanks for sharing @Mujtaba good information.

Well put @Brette. Minimum of 3 cars going to the desert. Simple question, what if you were going to have a stuck or pop-out or any incident, what back up are you going to have @syedyaseer. They are 2 different places. Don't always believe information on the web.

Hi @RohanH. Yes this is one of the many common issues with the modern Pajeros. You either need to accelerate gently and than push the gas pedal in, or like I read recently on Carnity, drive in 4 H all the time. In 2 WD this problem does exist.

@syedyaseer congrats on joining the off road club. For a new driver you first need to establish that this is something you want to continue. So initially we do not recommend you buy any off road equipment, just join us for a fun day which will make you more aware of the safety and other aspects of off roading. A complete list of equipment and other off road threads are available in off road discussions, kindly browse through those so that you can ask us specific questions you feel remain unanswered. Looking forward to seeing you soon.

Congratulations @syedyaseer. Great choice, my favourite ride.

@edouard it's never too late. Thank you for your feedback. We have improved over time due to feedback like yours. Never too long also, well written and feel like going on reading more.

Not really sure if they have Friday prayers in the Mosque near Tawi Nizwa shops, but 5 minutes drive to the other side near the farms there is a Mosque I normally attend my Friday prayers. Meet me at 12:30 at Tawi Nizwa shops and we will cross over to pray Friday prayers and meet the convoy at 1 pm

Congrats @amir.rophail well deserved. Welcome to the world of intermediate drives, don't forget to guide the newbies and freebies.

@G.huz well deserved bro. I missed you in some awesome action. Can't wait to see you soon in a quick paced drive. Your confidence and passion for the sport is really taking you through the paces.

Well done @Frederic. Well deserved. Back with a bang and stronger than ever, those are the rumours around.

@Frederic I was speaking to @Gaurav bhai yesterday and I'm pleased to know that you performed very well. I'm sorry to everyone that I was not able to make it for the amazing drive. But over time I will try my level best to make it up to you all. @Gaurav bhai mentioned that even @G.huz and @amir.rophail did amazingly well too. The extended @Carnity family is growing at a very healthy proportion and I'm very pleased for everyone part of this journey.

@Frederic, @Praveenmp and @Mujtaba very rightly put. No flag and no radio. That is why we emphasize that it the first 2 things you should get.

I want to see how RTA would react to this. Will be surprised to see this driving on the road passed by RTA.

This is pretty simple, I'm expecting all correct answers. Something to learn from this, very important and emphasized in every drive. VID-20190329-WA0027.mp4.de71aa3508ed9454d3e9f50ed0002466.mp4

I have added my pics in the Gallery, looking forward to the rest. https://carnity.com/gallery/category/118-morning-newbie-drive-maliha-29-mar-2019

Trip report. Firstly a big thank you to @razeen hasan for taking the time to post his experience. It is feedback and love like this that pushes us to do better every time. Unlike the past 2 Fridays, started of with fog instead of rain. The fog was quite thick in places and we had a slight delay in start. Everybody was in good spirits and after our Newbie brief we were off for the drive. We started on some flat track with a few bends and curves just to give a feel of how the cars behave in the sands. As I normally do in my newbie drives the level was picked up slightly to experiment with the throttle. As expected there were a few refusals and a stuck, but with the experienced Marshals at hand for help all learned quickly on how to apply throttle in different situations. I thoroughly enjoyed myself to see the newbies learn and pick up the tricks and more importantly apply our teachings and put it into practice. As we drove through a fairly easy terrain due to the recent rains which had the sand firmly in place, we reached a very tempting area to play in. Although newbies were not allowed to participate, except for the few who have driven before. We did not have much of slide or sand flying due to the hard surface. But it was enjoyable nevertheless. Time just flew as we had loads of fun. It was time to move and we headed to the shaded area. Many thanks to all for the snacks and breakfast, the breakfast break was just as enjoyable as the drive itself. After the breakfast we just passed the couple of dunes to drive on to the track and out. Once we were on the tarmac we removed our flags, and shifted to 2 wheel drive mode to slowly drive to the Adnoc pump. This is where we inflated and headed for the Friday prayers. Reached home safely after a satisfying day, can't say the same for @Gaurav bhai as he had to head for his afternoon drive. A big thanks to @Gaurav, @eduardo, @Brette and @Fuad for taking responsibilities during the drive and keeping the convoy safe and moving. @Faiz khan also showed good potential and keep your eyes open to another Fewbie in the group soon.

@Srikumar great trip report buddy, whatever takes you back and remember the drive and company is really worth the time spent. @Frederic I'm a big fan of your write ups, you make it light hearted and get the message across. @G.huz love your enthusisam and willingness to grow. Your kind words are also highly appreciated.

This drive is for those enthusiastic Newbie members to work on their technique and get closer to the next level. All are invited. This time we will drive in Maliha Kalba are that offers perfect opportunity to learn in very safe and easy tracks to medium rolling dunes. Looking for an easy relaxing drive for everyone with plenty of opportunities to learn and grow, hill climb, and ridge riding. Newbies and Fewbies will have a great chance to see and learn the real fun that off-roading offers in a very safe and organized environment. When: 29 March 2019 Meeting time: 7:00 AM, the convoy will move at sharp 7:15 AM Where: Adnoc Petrol Station Maleha Road GPS Coordinate: https://goo.gl/maps/ye28yTnTSYr Level: Absolute Newbie, Newbie, and Fewbie Type of Car: Any proper 4x4 with front and back tow hooks and 10 inches of ground clearance. Plan: Drive, train and enjoy till about 11:00 AM What to bring along: Snacks - whatever you like with little extra to share, water, liquids, smiles, stories, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 11:00 AM Minimum 5 participants required or drive will be cancelled. Please RSVP on the below calendar.