Hisham Masaad

Congratulations @James Lovell well done

8 hours ago, Ranjan Das said:

As they say, 'there's alway a first time'! and it was for me today...by the time i could log in it was 14 minutes too late, was (still am) 4th on the WL.

When i'm the inspiration (hope that's the case ) i should at least be on the drive - how about you waving your magic wand and handing me a wild card entry @Hisham Masaad, even a back door entry would do - your choice  

Keeping my fingers crossed.

Very simple @Ranjan Das done 😂

2 hours ago, Foxtrot Oscar said:

Ooft , made it!! Alarm set for 1858 to remind me to pull over to secure my spot …it’s been a looooong time since I had to do that 🤣

 

I cannot wait for this drive …YALLA! 

Welcome Angela , let's yalla push

General Info

It is a redemption drive. The name is given by @Ranjan Das while enjoying the morning time in liwa.  Last drive for me in Shuweib, was last Oct 1st 2022. Everything was going fine, till Ranjan's car decided not to continue, stopped and had to pull it out. Hoping will have a good drive again in Shuwaib.

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 strictly follow these guidelines.

MUST READ AND TOTALLY AGREE: 

• COVID19 Precautions
• Mandatory Safety Requirements
• Ban from Carnity Off-road Club
• Two Way Radio Guidelines

Level:  Intermediate and above 

Meeting time:  7:00 am Saturday (deflated and ready to move)

Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/G4YvrUaFKnYMeY4D6

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: 11:00 am

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

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE:

• Limited to 10 cars maximum. RSVP will close on Friday - 12 PM.
  • 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.
• Members that do not confirm the terms of the COVID requirements will be removed from the RSVP list.
• 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 CALENDAR

44 minutes ago, Gaurav said:

This was my life's first experience with a snatch block and based on theory and videos we should've placed FJ in between Raptor and Wrangler for 160-180 degree (most effective) pull. But not to let FJ slip in the same hellhole, I placed FJ at a 90-degree angle to maximize winching power by 1.5X if not double and also to use two car weights to anchor.

With a single winch that recovery has reached its limit, as we have learned from Ranjan's winch hitting the max ceiling the previous night. And also when we remove the snatch block and FJ tried to pull alone, it really didn't move.

My second observation if we somehow would have elevated the winch line by adding another car in between, the winch line would have taken a better load to pull than slicing through the dune. Just an afterthought...!

We really need a winch day out to practice and learn what really works and what doesn't in real-life situations. I already have 5 sign up from winch owners, soon will plan a drive solely for this exercise and test all configurations.

consider me in

Was trying to figure out what happened during the recovery of Anoops car, and found the following. In photo 1, which is showing the situation we had. We put the snatch block as shown. The FJ winch line was going around the snatch block pulley. This means the winch was the only pulling line, with a change of direction of the dead car load. This had added more load on the winch, leading to the failure of effective pull. The second photo, I think is the correct configuration we should have made. FJ should have been moved next to the raptor. The winch line should have been hooked to the raptor through the pulley. The snatch block reversed and connected to the wrangler. This way, the raptor and FJ will share the load. When we decided to have both FJ and @Ranjan Das winches together, with a direct connect to the wrangler, both winches power were fully utilized to pull the car. Does it make since @Gaurav. At the end great team work by all masters @Gaurav @Srikumar @Asif Hussain @Dodi Syahdar @GauravSoni @munkybizness @Tharun Kumar V @Bjoern @Waqas Parvez @ASAD. @Ishak @Santoso Marjuki @Vaibhav @Pacific @Sunil Mathew @Mario Cornejo

Congratulations @fayez well done

50 minutes ago, MohamedSherif said:

Hi @Hisham Masaad

I have submitted my application and picture 2 weeks ago and received nothing yet for my promotion to Fewbie, please advise 

It is under process @MohamedSherif, you should hear back soon. All were busy with the preparation and planning for liwa crossing, which alhamdu Lillah all went well. 

congratulations @Stan

Congratulations @Bravoechowell deserved 

Congratulations @Ishak well done

Congratulations @Nadeem Ansari well done

Here you go, congratulations @Marco B. well deserved promotion, and sure more on the way. Enjoy

NB drive???? Who said? But what about the drives, they are newbies? I say, it is modesty. Yes, it wasn’t at all NB drive, it was FB+. As i mentioned in my briefing, the drive was supposed to be FB+ in badayer. While finalizing the drives last weekend, it got changed to NB, and i thought will not change location and keep it badayer. Eventually, with the masters, it turned out as i planned, FB+ drive. Thank you very much @MohamedSherif @Rk ram @rohit kumarfor making the day. It was simply amazing and fun. All made it on time, briefing and started moving… moving … moving…no issues 🤔🤔🤔..what’s going on? All good Deepak in the back?  Yes all good. OK, will start small climb's, no issues. Higher …. No issues, then that’s it. I have realized I have drivers behind me, if I don’t satisfy, they will leave me an go by themselves 😅.The result is self explanatory down. In moving time about 2 hours, we made about 54km, i gave up. I have to keep something for these guys to see in the upper levels drives, and thought all had enough and can leave 1 hours ahead of time. Thank you very much for @Pacific and @DP1011 , Deepak wrangler for joining and supporting. I know you  didn’t have much to do, but still I have to be grateful. 

Wish you all nice weekend, and look forward to see you again.

On 1/9/2023 at 12:51 PM, Hisham Masaad said:

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

Level:  Newbie and above

When:  13 Jan 2023, Friday

Meeting time: 7:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/XmtURUvLEmtevDod7

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

Approximate finish time: 11:00 AM

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

 

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

• Limited to 12 cars only. RSVP will close on Thursday, 2 pm.
  • 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 CALENDAR

Dear @MohamedSherif @Rk ram @Pacific @rohit kumar @FARAZ MOHAMMED @DP1011 , Deepak wrangler, thank you for joining the drive, and look forward to see you tomorrow. We will be moving as per below convoy order, and using Radio channel 1. For any requirement you can reach me on 0506318834.

1 hour ago, MohamedSherif said:

Dear @Hisham Masaad, 

Good morning 

I have submitted my promotion request but received nothing on my email so far.

Will I be assessed tomorrow morning for promotion to Fewbie?

 

Regards,

Mohamed Sherif 

 

Assessment will be by all leads you joined and joining, till you get promoted @MohamedSherif

6 hours ago, MohamedSherif said:

Dear Hisham @Hisham Masaad, 

This a self declaration to transfer my 6 trips done outside Carnity in different places around UAE mainly sweihan and Al madam. 
 

I need to be assessed against being promoted to Fewbie 

Regards,

Mohamed Sherif 

Dear @MohamedSherif, thank you for the message. However, for promotion please visit the Carnity web site and apply for promotion https://carnity.com/support/

Please fill the form and you should get a reply on your email. 

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

Level:  Newbie and above

When:  13 Jan 2023, Friday

Meeting time: 7:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/XmtURUvLEmtevDod7

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

Approximate finish time: 11:00 AM

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

• Limited to 12 cars only. RSVP will close on Thursday, 2 pm.
  • 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 CALENDAR

Congratulations @Andrew McCarthy well done

Congratulations @Stumpy Paj well done. I think you had already a taste of fb+ drives in mahafiz faya drive😉

1 hour ago, Mark Gladiator said:

The start time is 7am correct? 

Yes @Mark Gladiator

Dear desert wonderers. GauravSoni @GauravSoniDanielN  @DanielN Bashar Beasha @Bashar BeashaTharun Kumar V @Tharun Kumar V

Waqar Sarwar @Waqar Sarwar    Adam James @Adam James Ahmad Nerat @Ahmad Nerat premindra rajaram @premindra rajaram Bjoern @Bjoern Albarqawi85 @Albarqawi85 Frans M  @Frans MVaibhav @Vaibhav Davie Chase @Davie Chase Glenn W @Glenn W  Yaseen87 @Yaseen87 Joji varghe @Joji varghese Stumpy paj @Stumpy Paj  Sebb @Sebb Mohamad Anwer @Mohamad Anwer Chris Wing  @Chris Wing 

Thanking you again Gaurav for joining to lead another convoy. We will be moving as per the following convoys G and H. G for Gaurav Soni leading one convoy (He will be on Radio Channel 3), and H for Hisham leading the second one (we will be moving on channel 1). When you reach the meeting point, please line up as per the below screenshot. In case of any requirement you can reach me Hisham on 0506318834, and Gaurav Soni on 0545564213. I heard there some road works in that area, incase correct, will figure out how to enter the desert.

Look forward to see you tomorrow.

Well deserved @Waqas Parvezcongratulations brother. Look forward to support your drives....please badayer .. push parvez ....ok??

@Anoop NairI can see you added your self to the WL, are you planning to join? I can see you  joining  @M.Seidam drive on Sunday. With the drive brief he mentioned, you should be sleeping the time we have our drive on Saturday. Please confirm to add you