Ashok chaturvedi

10 hours ago, Gaurav said:

Congratulations @Ashok chaturvedi 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 drives are required within last 6 months for Intermediate promotion. (Drives can be a mix of Newbie, Fewbie (50%) and Fewbie plus, depending on your adaptability, learning progress and Marshal’s feedback)
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
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

Thank you sir.. for your support and continued trust in me..

8 hours ago, Ahab Shamaa said:

I would like to thank

@Luca Palanca Falsini, @Gaurav, @MUHAMMAD Kashif RAZZAQ, @Abdul Rahman, @Abdul Kadar, @Brette, @sertac, @Nivin, @Rahimdad, @Aus Alzubaidi, @Mehmet Volga, @Ale Vallecchi, @Arda Yagcioglu, @Anish S, @Frederic, @Niki Patel, @DANIEL NOGUEIRA, @Athula Dharmadada, @Mohamed Seidam, @Wrangeld, @Goutam, @topgear, @Craig Finlayson, @Foxtrot Oscar, @syed salman raza, @GauravSoni, @Emmanuel, @Rizwan Waheed, @Tariq Carrimjee, @Sajit Modiyil, @Janarthan, @Chaitanya D, @Ashok chaturvedi, @Anand Nataraj, @Yasas Dharmadasa, 

whose friendship and support, have been instrumental in getting me here today... Sounds like the Oscars, doesn’t it 🤣

When @gaurav posted my ascent to intermediate, I didn’t expect people would chime in and wish me well 😀 Aside from my daughter Maia, who was very proud of my accomplishment BTW, I thought people were indifferent to these promotions. Boy did you guys prove me wrong! Ya’ll overwhelmed me with your messages, and I’m truly grateful and blessed to be surrounded by great people like yourselves. So truly, a big thank you from the bottom of my heart! 

I’m currently in the US and missing out on all the exciting drives, but hopefully I’ll be with you on the sand real soon. Thanks again for everything 😘

Ahab dear you deserve every bit of it. and I am looking forward to drive under your command.

Congrats Ahab... well done

21 minutes ago, Wrangeld said:

• topgear @topgear
• Archibald Jurdi @Archibald Jurdi
• Probir Mukherjee @Probir Mukherjee
• Vijaysekhar @Vijaysekhar
• Salarios @Salarios
• Veedooshee @Veedooshee
• Goutam @Goutam
• Andrei @Andrei
• Mikhail Lukichev @Mikhail Lukichev
• Anand Nataraj @Anand Nataraj
• Ashok chaturvedi @Ashok chaturvedi
• Anvar Sadath Bekal @Anvar Sadath Bekal

Looks like this is the final list for the drive. Please read the comments in the thread. It is likely that we will not be joined by any other seniors on the drive, so I will be looking to some of you to step up to the challenge to be our 2nd lead, Centre Forward and Sweep. As we have some quite experienced Fewbies in the drive, I do not imagine that this will be a problem. 

The bigger challenge might be the equipment that is on board in this convoy, so I would appreciate knowing if there are members on the drive with: 

• Kinetic rope
• Hydraulic Jack

While i carry both of these as a matter of course, I would like to know who else has them in advance as it will help me decide convoy position. 

Also, no excuses, SHOVEL and RADIO. 

Looking forward to seeing everyone on Saturday ...

See you soon in the sand. 

31 minutes ago, Wrangeld said:

HI Ashok, I think we have space for you what ever happens at this point - so I added you to the drive. 

Thanks a lot and appreciate very much..I have both type of ropes and jack and board. 

On 12/20/2020 at 3:53 PM, Wrangeld said:

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.

 

MUST READ AND TOTALLY AGREE: COVID19 Precautions

 

MUST READ AND TOTALLY AGREE: BAN POST

 

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

 

Drive Details

Level: Fewbie and Above (All Levels)

When: 26 Dec 2020, Saturday.

Meeting time: 2:00 PM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point: - https://goo.gl/maps/6pK1UqzSV7jQDZDy9

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, face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

Approximate finish time: 06:00 PM

End Point: Lisaili 

P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive.

 

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE:

• Limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Tuesday - 9 PM.
  • 1 Lead Marshal + 1-2 Senior Members + 12 Members.
  • 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 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 the link below. 

 

Hi this Ashok, if anyone more drops out can be on the wait list. This will be me second drive.

A truly inspiring story, yes I did wonder the T Shirt it did look good on your expertise in the desert. I do hope your brother is equally proud of you..Blessed be.

Thanks @Jeepie what an amazing short and long combination of technical, sidie, ridge riding and at a speedy continous pace. It was a busy day and sand was messed near everywhere which made it more challenging to keep up.. @Veedooshee you are such a good driver that following the leader was made it look so easy as I was behind you to watch. Only challenge was to keep on your tracks and a couple time it became like a ball room dance as I had no idea that you were circling to come out and I followed along your tracks. two Pajero in sinc. must be a site to watch. Was pleased that there were no one in the convoy seriously stuck just few tugs and spading a bit. I in the very end of the drive felt that my pajero lacked some power climbing but then changed my technique and did the same climb 3 times over. Altogether another memorable drive. Thanks again @Jeepie for the this adventure drive.

Thank you @Chaitanya D  for leading this drive was one of the best I had in Fewbie. I am extremely pleased that my 2005 Pajero stood by me. The total technical drive had some awesome scene including the 5 hot air ballooons. Despite the aggressive wave cresting and sidings.. there wasn't any driver seriously stucks.. just few small refusals and only one tug. I would invite all who have not done this area must at least do it once.

Congrats Ajay proud of you.

Truly appreciate @Chaitanya D @Jeandre Bezuidenhout and anish they were extremely helpful.. I had a couple of stucks but they were easy ones however near the end my car had a nasty stuck near wedged between two sides of depression and it took quite an effort to move it.. once again @Jeandre Bezuidenhoutmighty rubicon came to the rescue.. over all a very valuable learning experience. Most got stuck amd we had 3 pop outs as well. @Chaitanya D a great marshal to have. 

I wish to take this opportunity to thank Angela and Rahimdad for giving us some great experience by a continuous drive over some interesting crest and dune criss crossing a time virtually non stop. I did have a mishap best avoided had I picked up a stone formation which was near flat with the sand and previously noticed Angela at her calibre struggling to get through the softness of the sand. I accelerated through the stone formation rather than breaked.. the car did a couple of nasty pumps but thankfully nothing serious happened the new A/T tyre took the impact and bounced off the rock formation and landed with front right tyre partially in air..having popped out. This was fixed by able hands of Rahimdad sir in less than 5 minutes and we were on our way. Yes  a portion of the plastic covering over the tyre bay came out and wonder whether to leave it as it. Lesson to learn for me to watch for icebergs in sand too. 

Please remove from.WL as well shall be joining next week. Thanks and safe driving. GOD bless 

4 hours ago, Ale Vallecchi said:

Hello @Ashok chaturvedi. The drive is full and closed at the moment. You'll be #1 in the WL. Thanks

Hello @Sreenath Giridharan. You are currently #2 on the WL. Thanks

My mobile is 0506442921 if there comes a place for me.. can join in 30 minutes as I live in The Villa close of Emirates road.

3 hours ago, Ale Vallecchi said:

Hello @Ashok chaturvedi. The drive is full and closed at the moment. You'll be #1 in the WL. Thanks

Hello @Sreenath Giridharan. You are currently #2 on the WL. Thanks

Any news on WL thanks 

Please this is ashok chaturvedi can you kindly wait list me.. thanks

I wish to add that it is a good idea to wash the threads of the tyre air valves, pressure gauges or any other gadgets that screw on the air valves and occasionally replace the valve cores inserts, they cost next to nothing. Sands particles easily get into it and can ruin the threads and damage these valves causing even pop-outs when one loses few PSI. The ambient tyre pressure charts are excellent guides.  

Dear All

   thanks for helping me out when I needed to come unstuck. My old pajero was giving me power loss and some funny sound was coming from the engine.. I shall be taking it to the mechanic as quickly as possible.

I quite agree that these set of 4 gadgets are non reliable and drivers need to recheck and calibrate again and again making them useless. I always have an issue with the sand getting into the valves and my carelessness on Thursday of not washing the threads of both tyre and the deflators caused me a lot of headache where there was tiny leak in the tyre valves the air was escaping minutely and two tyre was near deflated. Also, my electronic air pressure gauge was giving errors too showing wrong pressure so I while inflating the tyre and not bothering or holding up the convoy, I used my eyes to visualise the tyre pressure and made it even worse. So I now strongly wish to adhere to the fact that back up set is absolutely required and also regardless that you do not wish to hold up the convoy, it is far better to do so than getting stuck in the sand. My visual fluctuation was +- 10 PSI (???)

Please add me to the WL.. sorry if this is a repeat. I am booked for Thursday drive as well. 

Please add ashok to wl

Please can someone also update on fuel consumption offroad cars... thanks.

1 hour ago, Ale Vallecchi said:

Really sorry @Ashok chaturvedi. I saw your message when I was already on the way to the meeting point. Hope to see you another time. Enjoy India.

Thank you so much for your kind response and wishes... I shall certainly look forward to a drive under your able leadership on my return from Delhi. 

6 hours ago, jodha singh shekhawat said:

Yes dear please confirm me 

This is Ashok any chance to accomodate one more....

I know this is very last minute just in case if you have one more opening I shall appreciate verry much as I am leaving for India for near 3 weeks 

Please admit to the waitlist