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Welcome @Aaliyah Mohammed ! Of course you can bring your dad along if that helps you in being more comfortable. You will find a walkie-talkie in Dragon Mart (you can even order online now from Dragon Mart). Just make sure it is a programmable radio like the Baofeng UV5-R or the Crony/Motorola MT777 model. A flag can be purchased from hardware shops like Speedex, ACE, and Dragon Mart has them as well. Even in the dune buggy shops in Ras Al Khor you will find them. Have a look at below advices: Dragon Mart Off-Road Gear Shops - Off-road - Carnity.com Carnity Two-Way Radio Frequencies - Off-road - Carnity.com Essential Off-Road Gear - Off-road - Carnity.com See you on Friday !

Good morning @Savio Fernandes @Paul Zeitoun @AbdullaB thanks for signing up ! As you are joining us for the first time, please let us know which camera/lenses you will be bringing, and which experience you have. This will help us in determining if you need any help or assistance from our experienced members with similar type of equipment. Thanks! For the members who are joining us for the first time, please let us know which camera/lenses you are using and in which category you would put yourself: 1- Absolute Newbie. (Interested in Photography, but mostly use the Automatic settings, and things like aperture, iso, and f-stops are a mystery to me). 2- Enthusiast. (Is not afraid of experimenting with the manual settings, and knows his way around his camera a bit). 3- Jedi Master. (Is mastering not only his own equipment, but can help out or other members during the session).

@Aaliyah Mohammed @Jins John Welcome to Carnity Offroad Club, and thanks for your introduction @Jins John ! The Absolute Newbie drive is tailored to members who join us for the first time, and where we can guide you through every step along the way into becoming a confident Offroader. You will be amazed at your own progress and soon you will be doing things with your 4x4 you have never even imagined ! We have an Absolute Newbie briefing video which you should definitely watch a few times, and which will give you the essential basics and make you feel more comfortable behind the wheel coming weekend. Please take your time to go through this video prior to joining us. MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING On this drive topic, please introduce yourself a little bit, and include the following info: 1) Which 4x4 are you bringing ? 2) Do you have any prior off-roading experience ? If so, where and how ? 3) Does your 4x4 have front and rear towpoints ? This is a very important point and i want you to inspect your towpoints to make sure they are not completely corroded or loose. We want to be able to recover your car from any angle safely in case you get stuck. For your first Offroad drive we request you to bring the following items: - Pressure gauge with deflator, as we need to deflate your tyres to 15psi. - 12V Air Compressor to inflate your tyres. We will be ending our drive nearby a petrol station but unfortunately their compressor is out of service. Hardware shops like ACE, Speedex, and Dragon Mart have plenty of options from 200AED up to 1500AED. After this drive, you will become a Newbie level driver, and then you will be needing additionally: - An Offroad flag. - A UHF Radio (walkie-talkie), programmed to our frequencies. - A proper shovel. If you have any of these items already, all the better, please bring them along. Do not hesitate to ask your questions if any ! Hi @Jins John have a look at the above posted message. A tire deflator and pressure gauge is enough for your first drive. After that drive you will be indeed needing a radio, flag, shovel. A rope is not needed until you reach higher level. We highly recommend for your first drive not to bring any children or passengers. The main reason for that is because we want your to be 100% comfortable and not distracted. After this first drive you will be definitely welcome to bring children along, as long as they are properly strapped in as per the RTA regulations.

The Perseids Meteor Showers began on July 17th and will continue until they peak on the nights of August 12th and 13th with up to 60 trails per hour. https://www.timeanddate.com/astronomy/meteor-shower/perseid.html https://www.travelawaits.com/2683734/perseid-meteor-shower-august-2021/ The plan is to have a meetup with max. 15 members to practice and enjoy the art of Night photography and learn from each other. Bring whatever camera you have and have a look at the advisable settings in your camera's manual or ask in the forum. After the event you can publish your photos in our gallery ! Meetup Location: Buraq Dam Parking https://goo.gl/maps/KJDj5dukheWD5ArT7 Photography Location: https://goo.gl/maps/icqfVZmoV7T9kwbv7 What to bring: Red headlamp and/or flashlight, camping chair, Camera or Smartphone, tripod, film/memory cards, extra battery, Recommended Lens(es). A tripod is recommended for night photography. Note: This meetup session is COVID19 Compliant, hence we strictly ask all members to wear their masks, keep social distance, and not to share any food. This is not an Offroad drive, there will no need to deflate. For the members who are joining us for the first time, please let us know which camera/lenses you are using and in which category you would put yourself: 1- Absolute Newbie. (Interested in Photography, but mostly use the Automatic settings, and things like aperture, iso, and f-stops are a mystery to me). 2- Enthusiast. (Is not afraid of experimenting with the manual settings, and knows his way around his camera a bit). 3- Jedi Master. (Is mastering not only his own equipment, but can help out or other members during the session).

I’ll be posting the meteor gazing session later this evening by 08:00. The Newbie drive in Mahafiz on that same evening will only be posted in the week prior to the date, and this will be a regular Newbie level Off-road drive.

@Aisha S you have the warrior spirit ! Nothing or no-one will stop you Congrats on your promotion !!

Well done @JamesThorn !!

Well done @Dwain Fernandes !

Well done @darren thompson !!

Go Charlie Go !! Congrats !!

@munkybizness you will find our Lens Lovers Club on below page: Lens Lovers Club - Carnity.com On the right side of the screen, there will be a button called "JOIN CLUB"

Excellent idea. Made me think of how i got the offroad driving bug. I moved to Saudi Arabia in 2012 and wanted to explore the deserts a bit, but had absolutely no clue on how/where to start. I fell in love with a big blue 2007 FJ Cruiser which i found secondhand in Dammam, and was imported from the US. It looked immaculate, and i was even able to trace back the original US owner. On a lonely weekend, i deflated my tyres a bit and went offroad. Soon i found myself stuck and was approached by a friendly Saudi national who came camping with this family. His two young kids who were perhaps only 6-7 years old started to deflate my tyres further to try to help the self recovery, but nothing worked. He called up a friend that arrived 20 mins later with a heavy modified Chevy Blazer. He pulled me out of the sand and as we were talking the guy kept asking "Did you engage the 4x4 ?" To which i replied "i assumed the FJ is an all time 4x4" ? and a few moments later we realized this was actually a 4x2 model from US. (two wheel driven only). I felt super embarassed but we had a good laugh about it. I decided not to give up, and to practice a bit more before selling the FJ. At 10psi i was actually able to reach some nice camping spots and enjoy my weekend outings. But by then i realized if this is so much fun in 2WD how much fun 4WD would be Eventually i ended up selling the FJ, and ended up meeting the wonderful Carnity family which taught me everything about offroading and so much more.

Brilliant idea guys, and thanks @munkybizness for bringing this forward. I have the following idea, consisting out of two parts 1) We organize a Carnity Offroad Drive in Mahafiz-Fossil Rock area (Newbie Level) for Thursday night, where any Carnity member can join. This would be from 08 till 11:30, and we would be exiting near Maliha Archeological Center. 2) At the exit, once inflated, we head out with the Lens Lover Club members who have signed up towards Wadi Shawka Dam, which is not far away from Maliha (20-25 kms). Other Lens Lovers Club members can also join us directly at the Wadi Shawka meeting point. I will post the Stargazing/Meteor shower Session separately. Wadi Shawka is one of the darkest spots, and would be ideal as our meeting point. @Zed @Gaurav @munkybizness @Niki What you say ?

Wonderful article @Zed !

Straight line is no problem. The problem starts if you make full left or right turns as it makes the differential wind up

3. At low speed, when turning the wheels to park or do low speed manoeuvres te car felt like stopping (like in the sand almost) Never do this while 4H is engaged, the effect you’re describing is called differential lockup and can seriously damage the vehicle. 4H and 4L should only be tested on soft sand, never on tarmac. (Unless 4H has an open center differential like the Pajero).

Join us to explore Al Qudra Desert to find what's beyond Qudra lakes 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 practice your off-road skills slowly but surely. 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 STRICTLY: For ABSOLUTE NEWBIE who are driving for the first time with Carnity. MUST READ AND CLICK TOTALLY AGREE ON THE BELOW COVID19 PRECAUTIONS TOPIC MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING Drive Details Level: Only for "ABSOLUTE NEWBIES" or first timer with Carnity Off-Road Club When: 30 July 2021, Friday. Meeting time: 05:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/mDoAFDb4r3eGm6yV6 Type of Car: Any 4x4/4WD/SUV/AWD with front and back tow hooks and 8-10 inches of ground clearance. What to bring along: Tire deflator, pressure gauge and compressor, Loads of water, snacks (for yourself), face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 09:00 AM End Point: Qudra Last Exit Parking LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE: Limited to 12 new members only. RSVP will close on Thursday - 5PM. 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 or members who are not on the RSVP will be returned back - without ANY EXCEPTIONS. Please cancel you RSVP if you cannot make it, so your spot can be taken by others. PLEASE RSVP ON BELOW EVENT IN THE EVENT CALENDAR

Welcome to the club @ShereenMK! I would not underestimate the Montero Sport at all, in my opinion this car is capable of amazing things in the right hands. We have quite a few members who drive them, and i've never seen them struggling. Have fun with the learning process and enjoy every drive ! See you soon in the sand !

Drive Report The Suwaydan area is often overlooked by other clubs, mainly due to the fact that there aren't a lot of play areas or "clean dunes" in which you can side slope. I personally always love exploring all types of terrain and believe a good all-round offroader should learn to manage all types of terrain. The small technical dunes, plentiful vegetation, and wonderful scenic views make this area one of my personal favorites and i love coming back here every single time. We met up on time, and after deflation and briefing we started our drive towards the sun. We saw Faya mountain up ahead and knew this was our first destination, but first the plan was to explore Suwaydan and practice the "dips" as Jeetu describes them so well, This terrain teaches everyone a lot about perfect throttle control and precise steering and i was amazed that we were able to cover it with hardly any refusals or recoveries. Once we crossed this first section, we crossed the road and approached Faya from the back side. The fantastic bowls surrounding Faya are always fun, but we had still a big route ahead of us, so after climbing Faya via the cheat route, we made our way back down and headed towards Mahafiz. We exited around 8:30 after 3 hours driving and having covered around 45kms without hassles. I was extremely impressed with all of you, especially the members that came with a big 4x4 which makes navigating small technical dunes extra challenging. Well done !! Of course, the wonderful support from @Hisham Masaad and @MUHAMMAD Kashif RAZZAQ and superb second lead of @Ranjan Das made the most difference. As i've mentioned before we emphasize on team work, and it was an amazing morning with all of you ! @sheri i hope this kids are feeling better, i have also learned that sitting as passengers in the back is a totally different experience from driving. See you soon again ! @Arman you were weighing down @Aisha Sa tiny bit, but still she drove up Faya like it was nothing 😁 It will be great to see her on Fewbie level drives very soon ! Thanks for joining as a passenger ! See you all soon in the sand again !

Well done @Danish Mohammad ! Keep the Pajero spirit alive !

Well deserved @Ranjan Das !!