Rahimdad

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.

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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

Congratulations @Kailas on your promotion. Well deserved. I have been watching you week after week, enjoying, learning with great enthusiasm and sharing the joy of off-roading with fellow members. Really happy to see you at this level.

Congratulations @Kenneth Bollhardt on your promotion. Hope you continue to enjoy learning and polishing your off-road skills at this new level. 

Congratulations @LACOURIE on your promotion. Hope you continue to enjoy learning and polishing your skills at this new level. 

Congratulations @prajupramod on your promotion. Hope you continue to enjoy learning and polishing your skills at this new level. 

The trip through my eyes.

I'll let @Janarthan do the trip Report as ot was his drive. This is just my point of view for the drive. I was happy to see everybody reaching on time and deflating. With just 9 cars I was smacking my lips at the opportunity of an amazing drive and @Janarthan didn't let us down. We had everything from side sloping, to criss crossing, to some really soft patches in technical area, to wide open dunes. No one was spared, not even the lead, moreover the lead as he boldly took us places putting himself in nasty situations to give us an amazing morning out. Not to forget the sighting of an injured Falcon, reporting it to the Muncipality and doing our good deed for the day.

My sincere thanks to @Janarthan for allowing me to sweep giving me an excellent position to watch our convoy closely. @Tbone was excellent choice as second lead to react quickly as required to stop or reroute the convoy. @Chris Meir was doing so well in the third position. Only thing that allowed us to have a break was his transmission heating up, hope you got it checked and are ready for more action on the coming weekend.

@imranaasghar81 was as usual ready with his rig to set the dunes on fire as he recorded his 360 degree video we have all come to admire so much. His spirit and intentions are as good as his driving skills and it was a pleasure to drive with him again. @Anand Nataraj was an amazing choice as Centre Forward and was always present helping out with the stucks and refusals. Loved his energy during the entire drive.

@bassel el rafei was in his Pajero and has a great attitude. We went through some rough and tough patches, but he was able to make it through. My only observation was the slight fishtailing during some soft patch sideys and criss crossing. This made these manoeuvres look a bit rough and dangerous. But I'm sure he would work on these on the upcoming.ing drives and understand better on the lines to take.

@Nacho along with his guests is an Absolute fun person to have on any drive. It was no different this time as we had good laughs and enjoyed driving together after a long time. @Dodi Syahdar in his Raptor was tearing up the tracks leaving me with soup for the entire trip. I know I'm a bit on the plump side, but soup diet for an entire drive. Hahahaha. I also noticed him missing certain lines and fishtailing, but appreciated the counter steering and usage of power to get through.

My images have been uploaded to the Gallery. If you like them is because @Niki Patel has given me a tip I follow which really makes a big difference. If you don't like them, is due to the fact I have loads to learn.

https://carnity.com/gallery/category/639-fewbie-al-qudra-dubai-26-mar-21

To add to what @Srikumar and Dr @Chaitanya D have said, after a bit of a lift you can always dig under the tire. Also if you can't find a thicker plank you can use 2 planks of wood.

Congratulations @Humayun Ghias on your promotion. I hope you continue to enjoy learning and polishing your skills at this new level. 

Congratulations @Desert Dweller for an excellent desert toy. I have started to fall in love with the Rubicon. As for getting used to the buttons, I do give MC where I can get you used to all those buttons. Now I'm wondering, what would you name your new partner on the desert.

@stavros papachristos firstly thank you for taking the time to go through this thread and posting your valuable question. You are right in saying on many occasions we have pointed out that some of these vehicles were trying to pull a stunt in 2 WD when things went wrong. But mostly it's due to fighting gravity or being on the wrong line or even people ignoring safety instructions. Driving in 2 WD could be an honest mistake or could be done deliberately to drift in the sand. All these go against the safety protocols preached in Carnity and this thread to to make you aware about the dangers of not following instruction. Its always better to learn from others mistakes.

@varunmehndiratta have been a pleasurable time out with you. The lesson to be learned is patience which we so often lose in our daily lives. Hearty congratulations and I'm pleased to hear that the learning continues. I've been off-roading a little over 12 years, but even I'm still learning. Hope we can catch one of the classes together soon.

I have already taken both my vaccination shots. I did not feel anything on the first shot, but second shot I had some pain in the arm along with slight fever and tiredness. However, these symptoms lasted just 1 day and since I took my vaccine on Sunday I was able to drive on Friday without any issues. I suggest you observe yourself after taking the vaccine and determine if you can or cannot come for the drive. There is no rule in Carnity that you cannot come for a drive if you've taken your vaccine. Being Covid19 positive is another story which is well covered already.

Hi @Janarthan can you please add me as waitlust, it will be my only drive this weekend.

Congratulations @AlexPol on your promotion. I hope you will continue to enjoy learning and polishing your off-road skills at this new level. 

Congratulations @Ben84 on your promotion. I hope you will continue to enjoy learning and polishing your off-road skills at this new level. 

Congratulations @Werno on your promotion. I hope you continue to enjoy  learning and polishing your off-road skills at this new level. 

Congratulations @I.M.Shousha إسلام أبوشوشة on your promotion. Having done 2 MC with you it's evident to me that you're a quick learner and I'm sure you will be growing within the club structure. Hope you enjoy the drives at this new level.

TRIP REPORT

I'm humbled by all so many lovely comments even before I can post my trip report. Lovely morning ot was full of enthusiasm. As I rolled in with over 10 minutes to go, everybody had arrived ahead of me and were inflating and getting their flags up. So we had our convoy numbering revisited, got the radios checked and briefing delivered. We watched @sertac convoy move and dissappear quickly in front of our eyes. Today our challenge was not only the dunes but the many convoys we came across throughout our trip.

As promised we started slow and easy to get everyone into the drive. This is also a sign for the Marshals to pick signs of strengths and weaknesses of the convoy. I was blessed to have a strong convoy as we could not have done all that we did if my convoy did not support me or share my vision. Turn up the difficulty level we did as much as we enjoyed the sideys in our play areas. Again our challenges included evading other convoys. We enjoyed a round each doing sideys on all 3 areas before they were invaded by other convoys and we left for our next challenge leaving the areas to other convoys.

Crossing over the power lines to the other side our challenge was to climb the Fossil Rock. It's been 3 weeks I have been enjoying smooth sand on top, and 3 weeks been taking my convoys down in 4 Low and 1sr gear. But before we could head down, I was surprised to see @Ashy on top with the rear tire popped out from the inside. @Islam Soliman helped me out. We tried to pop the tire back in unsuccessfully, with no choice we has to remove the tire to notice the rim had bent from 2 places. We replaced it with the spare and were on our merry way.

As we decided to up the challenge even further as we headed towards Faya via Camel Rocks. The challenges today were quadrupled just with so many convoys parked on the tracks where I had to detour for our convoy to follow me with dignity. Sure we had our share of refusals, but correct me @Ahmed Wagdy if I'm wrong, never saw a rope come out during the drive. The sense of pride as refusals turned in to a sense of a challenge to learn something new and put the teachings to practice.

After we had overcome all challenges we were further pushed by more convoys on top of Faya. Undeterred one by one we had our cars screaming to the back of Faya. This is never easy even from the back side and moreover with a Newbie convoy with so many other convoys being unruly as they traversed up and down around the area. At this point I would like to add that I'm proud my convoy was intelligent and determined. Why do I say that? Easily because they knew when to stop, and when to find a safe window to come up. As we gathered another challenge was to cross a convoy stopped with people roaming outside their vehicles. Very much opposite of our convoy which abides by the Covid19 restrictions. All said the amazing sight was seeing a convoy of 12 Newbies on top of Faya. Only the second time I can say that. Take a bow as everybody applauds us. We headed down and took our chances to climb Faya by choice unlike Fosdil Rock which was a must. As the sun got hotter and more unbearable we headed our to inflate. This was not the end, but just a start to a wonderful weekend as we enjoyed learning and polishing our skills off-road with like minded people.

It was @Jasim Khumi second time as my second lead. I was proud to hear from him how he is learning keeping a dynamic distance from me to cope with the instructions given by me over the radio. @Lakshmi Narasimhan with his beautiful Pajero which roared into the sands and just kept up with the convoy without breaking a single sweat. It was wonderful watching him handle his Pajero so well. Being back heavy we get to see some fishtailing, although handled well, still needs some polishing to avoid fishtailing as much as possible.

The one name which echoed over the drive was @Roger K. With an LR3 which makes me skip a beat and as humble as he is, his real character would come out of the shadows as he pushed his LR3 and his vehicle obeyed his every command. Wonderful personality to be with and very high regards for @Roger K and his trusted LR3. 

@prajupramod seems to be a fan as it was not his first time out with me. Watching him grow and polish his skills week after week is so satisfying. As experienced individuals we can share our knowledge as per our experiences, but to see people following our instructions a path is very heartening. @Rawad Bahsas yet another fan who just puts a huge smile on my face. He pushes his beast to the limits and its always a pleasure to hear it grunt with all its might. Its wonderful to watch him develop and learn. Today he even excited me by collecting air miles as 2 of his wheels were off the ground. It is a wonder how you can get a 3 tonne vehicle to fly, but those interested can get in touch with @Rawad Bahsas to learn from the best.

@Islam Soliman was my trusted center forward and such an assurance to have on my second drive in a row. Watching him drive a Yukon is such a pleasure and I can't wait for the day when I would be able to repay his favors to me. @Humayun Ghias sincere interest in the sport is evident as at this level he has already invested in a rope set. I was pretty impressed how he managed his vehicle and its very heartening to see.   @WaYan from Mauritius, maybe its the accent which gets me. But who says a girl just needs to look pretty. She turned out to be just as tough as the yellow Jeep Wrangler she drives. I later realized her challenge was higher due to her heavy tires. But that is only came to my notice right towards the end. Her brave effort throughout the drive of not showing any weaknesses throughout. Bravo girl, you go, girl power.

  @I.M.Shousha إسلام أبوشوشة my second Islam for they day. Having done a Master Class with him I already have trust in him and his ability. I must acknowledge his confidence and good usage of all his learnings. I would recommend you to apply for your fewbie promotion. Time for you to grow further in the sport and pick up some new tricks. @luis mantecon although quiet, but that might be his lack to express himself in English. His eyes spoke more clearly to me as all he could express in words was he loved the drive. Well done buddy, I hear you, keeping rocking up and we love your positive energy you bring to the drives.

@Ahmed Wagdy might be the last as he was my sweep, but just as important to the convoy as any one of us. I was pleasantly surprised to see a newbie step up and deliver what was required from him in sweep. His powerful FJ also had some air miles with all 4 tires in air. I wish I had my camera on to capture the moment, it looked very controlled and with any damages and that's what matters most.

We all came with a smile in the morning and driving out after inflation with a wider smile. This drive was a testament as @Carnity not only growing big in numbers but in quality as we are blessed to have such amazing people sharing our ideas and growing within a structure which is fair to all.

Congratulations @Larry Cadden. I love your patience and communication skills. Hope you continue to enjoy learning and polishing your off-road skills at this new level. 

Congratulations @Nikola Bozovic. Hope you continue to enjoy learning and polishing your off-road skills at this new level. 

Congratulations @Snappy. Hope you continue to enjoy learning and polishing your off-road skills at this new level. 

Have a nice ride @danebowers, will miss you. I'll remove you from this drive.

And then there were 12.

DRIVE RSVP IS NOW CLOSED

Convoy numbering:

1 Rahimdad Pathfinder (Lead)
2 Jasim Khumi Pajero SWB (SL)
3 Lakshmi Narasimhan Pajero LWB
4 Roger K LR3
5 prajupramod LC200
6 Rawad Bahsas Patrol Y62
7 Islam Soliman GMC Yukon (CF)
8 Humayun Ghias Patrol
9 WaYan Wrangler JK
10 I.M.Shousha Wrangler JLU
11 luis mantecon Wrangler JKU
12 Ahmed Wagdy FJ Cruiser (Sweep)

@Jasim Khumi @Lakshmi Narasimhan @Roger K @prajupramod @Rawad Bahsas @Islam Soliman @Humayun Ghias @WaYan @I.M.Shousha إسلام أبوشوشة @luis mantecon @Ahmed Wagdy

Please find your names and convoy numbering above as per the latest development. When you arrive tomorrow morning, you can start deflating your tires to 15psi if you have normal/highway tires, and 12psi in case you have off-road tires.

Please arrive on time 6:00 AM, earlier is even better so we can help you out with deflation if needed.

We will be using Carnity Channel 2: 446.03125 Mhz.

Seniors on the drive are myself, @Jasim Khumi in second lead, @Islam Soliman as center forward and @Ahmed Wagdy who will be sweeping the convoy and we will all help you out in case of refusals, stucks, which is all part of the game (and fun) 

After deflating we will do a briefing to emphasize on the aspects of off-roading and the teamwork involved when becoming part of our off-road community. Since the number of cases has gone alarmingly high and as per the new restrictions we will revert back to briefing from our vehicles over the radio..

In case of emergencies, you can contact me on 050 674 9099

See you tomorrow !

Time to close up the drive and share the convoy numbering and the radio channel we will be using tomorrow.

DRIVE RSVP IS NOW CLOSED

Convoy numbering:

1 Rahimdad Pathfinder (Lead)
2 Jasim Khumi Pajero SWB (SL)
3 Lakshmi Narasimhan Pajero LWB
4 Roger K LR3
5 prajupramod LC200
6 Rawad Bahsas Patrol Y62
7 Islam Soliman GMC Yukon (CF)
8 Humayun Ghias Patrol
9 WaYan Wrangler JK
10 I.M.Shousha Wrangler JLU
11 luis mantecon Wrangler JKU
12 danebowers Wrangler JKU
13 Ahmed Wagdy FJ Cruiser (Sweep)

@Jasim Khumi @Lakshmi Narasimhan @Roger K @prajupramod @Rawad Bahsas @Islam Soliman @Humayun Ghias @WaYan @I.M.Shousha إسلام أبوشوشة @luis mantecon @danebowers @Ahmed Wagdy

Please find your names and convoy numbering above. When you arrive tomorrow morning, you can start deflating your tires to 15psi if you have normal/highway tires, and 12psi in case you have off-road tires.

Please arrive on time 6:00 AM, earlier is even better so we can help you out with deflation if needed.

We will be using Carnity Channel 2: 446.03125 Mhz.

Seniors on the drive are myself, @Jasim Khumi in second lead, @Islam Soliman as center forward and @Ahmed Wagdy who will be sweeping the convoy and we will all help you out in case of refusals, stucks, which is all part of the game (and fun) 

After deflating we will do a briefing to emphasize on the aspects of off-roading and the teamwork involved when becoming part of our off-road community. Since the number of cases has gone alarmingly high and as per the new restrictions we will revert back to briefing from our vehicles over the radio..

In case of emergencies, you can contact me on 050 674 9099

See you tomorrow !

@Pacific I believe you have joined @sertac in the same area on a Fewbie drive. Hope you enjoy the drive, I will be watching you.😃

@Rawad Bahsas I've added you to my drive.

Thank you @Pacific, this means I can add you on my drive @Rawad Bahsas. Let me know if you are confirmed to join and make sure you're signed out of the other drive.