M.Seidam

the details felt in between the lines now its clear . thank you @Gaurav for your comments about it . was waiting to learn it from you and i did. qudos to every one .  words will allways echo Liwa's dunes :" the Unforgettable yellow jeep "

amazing redirecting forces 
Please watch this till the end 

4 hours ago, GauravSoni said:

Liwa adventure 2023:

This had been one of most awaited drive for the year and brings along the excitement of just being surrounded by the majestic dunes and the ever gasping views of endless desert. 
 

The drive had all the elements one could expect.. from a slow delayed start due to fog , to long climbs and difficult technical bowls to sweeping slopes to cherish. 
it was all going well until the fateful moment when we heard the radio call of the clutch failure on Anoop’s Jeep at around 2 pm just after the lunch break. (Near waypoint 12)
 
it was then the drive became a recovery drive led by the legends @Gaurav and @Srikumar…the entire convoy including myself and@Asif Hussain moving to the support team following step by step instructions.. 

after a carefully selected exit route was recced, the Jeep was attached to the ever powerful Raptor and the two started the tango to get out of the tight bowls area…. It was a couple of dunes later, just before the final dune before the exit, the raptor and jeep got stuck climbing a slip face with two steep bowls on either side. 
multiple attempts were made to reposition the cars to have one last go at that stretch but all in vain. The area was just too soft and steep angles. With every attempt, The Jeep started to slipping more into the bowl and after about 5 hours of attempts , it was decided to leave the car and head to the camping spot.

we reached the waypoint 18 around 9.45 pm and the convoy members were finally able to relax and unwind after the long had day. 
 

The next day, We all gathered our thoughts and decided to take support from the other convoy members who had winches. 
 
we made our way back to the recovery point around 11:45 am and with renewed spirit and new tools ( extra winches of @Hisham Masaad and @Bjoern) under the watchful eyes and leadership of @Gaurav, began the next phase of recovering what now was being called the “yellow Jeep”.

With car about to rollover while winching, to setting up anchor , to pulling against all physics , the recovery was like a masterclass for all members present. 
 

After multiple changes in strategies based on what’s working and what’s not, the yellow jeep finally emerged from the bottom of the hellhole and onto the flat patch at around 3:30 pm.

kudos to the entire convoy,

@Gaurav and @Srikumar for leading the recovery, @Dodi Syahdar for the never give up attitude and going thru the sheer physical stress,

@Ranjan Das for the winching on day 1 and day 2. Your machine took a heavy toll for sure.. 

shoveling boys @Waqas Parvez @ASAD. @Pacific @munkybizness @Vaibhav @Ishak @Santoso Marjuki @Tharun Kumar Vyou guys were special without whom the recovery would not have been possible. 
 Special thanks to @Srikumar  for leaving the fb convoy and going through all the pain on day 1 while we attempted the recovery. C

@Tharun Kumar V @Bjoern for showing amazing team spirit and courage to leave your designated drives and join us for the recovery, knowing that it may very well delay them getting back home.

special thanks again to @Hisham Masaad for being instrumental with your contribution in the recovery both physically and mentally. 
 

thankyou @Sunil Mathew and @Mario Cornejo for being part of this epic drive and I am sure you would have also stayed back on day 2 with the IM convoy had it not been for personal reasons and the car issue.

 

thankyou all for the brilliant support and m sure this drive will be talked about for not only the tenacity of the team, the complexity of recovery, the leadership, but also for the carmaradire of the convoy and the heartfelt laughter that resonated at the campsite until late night!!

see you all soon in sand.

 

reading this i could feel what in between the lines from details , i wish i was there but reading the above helped the abstract forming in my vivid imagination ,although iam 100% sure the realitiy was far more challenging mentally and physically and still after all always together solutions can be brought to surface . well done every one and viva Carnity 

7 hours ago, Gerrit Bus said:

Gents @M.Seidam @Imteeaz @Daniel Rodas, hereby a link to some video footage of our awesome drive. 
 

https://photos.app.goo.gl/y8kqThythNGNJv4n6

Thanks for the clips Gerrit. amazing 👍

Sure please feel free to post I would love to see it 🙏

Thanks @Gerrit Bus trying to keep this thread alive by posting such stuff from time to time so we can all Refer to and learn something post drive 

From the Super Tech IM Drive @Imteeaz @Daniel Rodas and @Gerrit Bus 

very nice self recovery 

Dear Friends 

@Imteeaz @Daniel Rodas and @Gerrit Bus 

Thank you all for making this drive so lovely this after noon . You all rocked today especially Gerrit didn’t feel like it’s your first Intermediate drive. We got refusals and stuck as expected and we all had opportunity to think about it and get out with the help of the shovel only leaving our ropes in the trunks . Very well done all and hope to see ya again soon in the sand .take care and enjoy your weekend 🙏

17 minutes ago, Daniel Rodas said:

Just would lile to ask if a 1430 start is possible.

If all agree we might push it to 14:15 not later please . @Imteeaz @Gerrit Bus and @Beide Worku

Dear Friends

@Imteeaz @Daniel Rodas @Gerrit Bus and @Beide Worku 

Thanks for your Interest and RSVPing the drive. Since I started leading all my drives had never ended without driving for a while in technical terrain as I always believe that mastering this path along what  it brings with it will make us a better off roaders . However in this drive it will be devoted let’s say 80 % of it driving along the tightest routes what Alqudra desert has to offer leaving the remaining for the way back to exit . 

The radio channel and convoy order will be announced on site at meeting point . 

please be on time in order to finish on time at sunset expected . 
 

see you tomorrow inshallah 

Seidam 

11 minutes ago, Joji varghese said:

Dear @M.Seidam am withdrawing my drive, vehicle has some maintenance and it’s going to finish by tomorrow.

see you soon and have fun 🤩 

No worries . Remove your RSVP please 

@Gaurav hehehe it has been realy long time since this exercise 😄 

Well this is the danger of driving on 2WD in the desert , the unspining  front wheels acted like a break while the back of the car still in forward momentum. … the rest you know now 😉

This is almost similar 

Ummm all what you have said usually shouldn’t cause this . Actually not the acceleration what caused that it’s something else 😄

Why this happened ? 

Dear @Ali Abbas 

How have you been ? It has been been a very long time .almost more than a year and a half or more since you drove with carnity regardless of the level and as a matter or Intermediate level And as from your profile you did the only one IM drive in April 2021. 
for your own safety I highly recommend you not to join such level and instead join a lower in difficulty level like Newbie or maximum fewbie level couple of times till you become synchronised back with your vehicle to the sand driving . 
There is no place I am afraid to take any high risk please . Please I am afraid to ask you to remove your self from this drive . I hope you can understand. Thank you 🙏 

Dear zeddy @Zed happy to learn that you are Good bro . All the best and take care . 🙏

Coming from the huge bowels of Al Wagan and the tallest dunes of sweihan to the tightest terrain that can bearely fit my Xterra . its in Al Qudra desert . lets get unstuck and struggle bit together before it gets dark on us. this is the plan. 

Please check your gear , your recovery points front and back  and your car . this is ain't a fast action packed drive more than its a tremendous mental and physical exercise to start your week end with .

If your are opt to that then do not hesitate to join this Super technical drive .

We request every member that joins this drive to go through the below information and strictly follow these guidelines, etiquettes and responsibilities.

MUST READ AND COMPLY

• Offroad Flag Guideline
• Two Way Radio Guideline
• Off road Driving Etiquette's
• Emergency details for all off-roaders
• Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities
   

DRIVE DETAILS

When:  20 jan 2023, Sunday 

Meeting time:  14:00 - Sharp (Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/PU71uuga1LyDDhmM8 " Bab Shams entry point "

Approximate finish time: 18:00

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, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

Mandatory off-road gears: Tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, compressor, walkie-talkie radio, off-road flag, shovel, first-aid kit and fire extinguisher and rated elastic recovery rope and 2 soft shackles
 

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

• This drive is limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Thursday 8 pm
• If the RSVP is full, you can add your name to the waitlist, once anyone drops, you will be moved to the RSVP list.
• RSVP will close a day prior to preparing a convoy 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 BELOW CALENDAR

30 minutes ago, Rob S said:

 I have your initial pajero bowl escape but its to big to share on whatsapp! 

downlaod it to you tube in private if you want and share the link here 🙂

Congratulations @Nadeem Ansari 👍

I wish I could reload it once more with you guys . Have fun and be safe . Zed @Zed please don’t leave any one behind in any of the bowls 😅

It here again after last exit to the left then the first round about to right after that about 2 min to the right when you see the tourist sign board 

https://goo.gl/maps/tv4Bbpu8g1uwzjdS6

It’s only me and Bashar till now 

please reach me on 0554045278

Guys please refresh your browser to get the location right 

Dear friends 

• Bashar Beasha @Bashar Beasha
• Pranjal Varsani1 @Pranjal Varsani1
• Benjamin @Benjamin
• Zubair @Zubair
• Sebb @Sebb
• Ahmad Nerat @Ahmad Nerat
• Tareq Al Turq @Tareq Al Turq
• Harshal @Harshal
• Tharun Kumar V @Tharun Kumar V
• Mike M. @Mike M.

and from the support team @Fabien Monleau

time to wrap it up and close the drive . Please note that the meeting point is updated in the drive topic and the calendar as well . https://goo.gl/maps/tv4Bbpu8g1uwzjdS6

please check your vehicle recovery points and and your offroad gear as per your level . 
 

Make sure your radio is fully charged and programmed to all carnity channels . For this drive we will be communicating on radio channel 2 . 
 

without exception no radio or no flag is equal  to no drive ! 

Please be sharp on time at 15:00 or bit earlier . Once you reach the meeting point immediately start deflating your tires to 12 PSI regardless of tire type or how heavy your car is. Erect your flags and keep your items well secured and strapped in the trunk . Passengers should be seat belted at all time including children. 
 

in case of any issue arises including managing recoveries during the drive please don’t hesitate to announce it on radio and either myself or @Fabien Monleau will give the maximum help we can. 

Please note that the last hour of the drive is going to be in the dark and if it’s your first night drive don’t worry. will talk about in the briefing once we meet .

please find below  the convoy order 

Enjoy your evening and see you all tomorrow inshallah .

Seidam