John Vanderbleek

Crony MT777 easy to operate / Programming the presets is easy with help of youtube instructional video...easy to buy online and delivery 

1 hour ago, Frederic said:

 

 

Hi @Yasirimam

 

Please have a look at below post:

Recommended models, and these are also the models where we have the programming instructions for:

- Motorola or Crony MT777 (+/- 150 dhs)
- Baofeng UV5R (+/- 75 dhs)

Both available in Dragon Mart.

I ordered the Crony MT777 online and delivered next day to Abu Dhabi

Great drive Fredric! it was a very good decision to move away from all the tracks into some less traveled areas. Credits to all the drivers for developing their skills and mastery of momentum as the drive progressed. I look forward to challenging the heights of that last dune we observed near our stopping point. Happy New Year to all.

Also requesting be addition to wait list...Abu Dhabi very popular!

@Chaitanya D I finally figured out the automatic name selection! I think Newbie rating should include one hour for bashing through the website!🤣

Very enjoyable drive and could see the skill levels improving as drive continued. Driving behind Chaita proved to be an easy task as he managed the drive to the skill levels of all.

I am still learning about “Momentum”…it can be your friend if you learn to build and control it. Each driver and their vehicle develop momentum in different methods…learn with your vehicle how to develop it as your greatest friend…especially when you are in soft sand.

Looking forward to next drive!

23 minutes ago, Wrangeld said:

Sweihan team,

Here is the convoy list for tomorrow's drive: 

@Zixuan Huang - Charlie @Alexander Holodny @Ben84 @John Vanderbleek @Alain Canivet-Abikhalil @varunmehndiratta @ShereenMK @munkybizness @Daniel Rodas @Josh T. @Alex Raptor

We will use Carnity radio channel 4. 

See you all in the morning. 

Fewbie ranking here..this will be 4th Fewbie drive for me...looking forward to tomorrow morning!

2 hours ago, Wrangeld said:

@John Vanderbleek we have another drop out from the drive. If you still want to be included, please confirm and I will add you. 

If not, there is space for @Serafino

Please include me on this drive!

9 hours ago, Wrangeld said:

Drive Brief
Sweihan is the most impactful introduction to the intoxicating beauty of Abu Dhabi dune driving. Red sand, swooping high dunes impossible crests and long, long slip faces. 

We will start at 6:00am roam around the place for quite a while, enjoying the long ranging and yet everything but easy dunes in the area and the beautiful views from an elevated position across the expanse of what Sweihan has to offer.

Dubai drivers - it's a long weekend and this is the chance to enjoy without time pressure of the weekend with the family. If you have never ventured out of the safety of Dubai, it's worth the drive to experience the wonders of Sweihan.

General Info

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

Drive Details

Level:  Fewbie and above (All Levels)

When:  21 Oct 2021, Thursday

Meeting time: 6:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/tMd79DoKuCxe3HBWA

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, willingness to learn and your own compressor for tire inflation.

Approximate finish time: 10:00 AM

End Point: 

Limited Spots Available:

• Limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Thursday - 9 AM.
  • 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 BELOW CALENDAR EVENT 

 

Please consider me for this drive if there are any cancellations. Thank you.

Glad to assist however you need and looking forward to seeing this area again. 

Awesome drive this morning! Excellent decision to pause and let the fog get out of the way. Would like any drone picks of us all in the pocket!

On 9/24/2021 at 9:55 PM, Damien Ranjit said:

Definitely a wonderful drive. It was my first drive at AD and definitely worth the long drive from Dubai. The trip was fun as planned and had a lot to offer in terms of scenic and huge dunes. 

Thanks @Aisha Sfor the rear tug and thanks @Gaurav for noticing the wheel spin and avoiding the Oops movement. Actually the car was not engaging in 4Lo and I had to move it R and D twice before I could get it engaged and it left me diverted. Also thanks for the tip on the self recovery. Will work on it. 

For the first Fewbie experience....WOW!!! Thanks to all for that excellent adventure Friday morning and especially to Gaurav for taking us through those dunes with minimal stoppages. It certainly was a learning experience for me and thank you all for your encouragement and fine examples of driving for me to observe. I look forward to the next time out. 

John

1 hour ago, Gaurav said:

Thanks @Mus_hus78 for agreeing to join Kailas FB+

@John Vanderbleek I have added you to this drive. Please confirm if you still like to join for Pac-Man dunes tomo.

Yes, please add me to this drive...see you in the morning!👍

10 hours ago, Mus_hus78 said:

Can I join this group to explore Nahel if so kindly waitlist me for this drive . 

This drive filled rapidly and caught me offguard...so please waitlist me for this opportunity to join. Thank you.

Guarav,

Looks like more fun. My first Fewbie Drive so looking forward to a very excellent adventure.

12 hours ago, Janarthan said:

Hello All, 

 

Good evening, refer to below convoy list for tomorrow drive and we will use channel 5 for our communication.

@TT_Dubai @Enrico Biscaro @Hilal Sharafudeen @Niki @Naim Aoun @John Vanderbleek @Gilbert Khalil @Abdul Rafay-S @Foxtrot Oscar

 

 

Cheers

J

 

Sorry guys...will not make it this morning. Enjoy the drive.

On 9/14/2021 at 10:31 AM, Abdul Rahman AK said:

Congrats @John Vanderbleek!

Thank you Abdul! Looking forward to seeing Sharjah dunes this Friday.

Thanks Santoso! Looking forward to more dune bashing at a little faster pace.

Going to Sharjah this weekend to a drive at Pink Rock!

Thank you Anish!

1 hour ago, Frederic said:

Congrats John !

Thanks Frederic! Looking forward to more drives and a little faster pace!🤪

36 minutes ago, ShereenMK said:

congrats @John Vanderbleek

Thank you Shereen...and same to you!

27 minutes ago, Nivin said:

@John VanderbleekCongratulations!

Thank you Nivin...looking forward to my first Fewbie drive!

Regards

John

Sri, had a great time yesterday!! learning more about how my FJ handles in the soft sand...and learning more how to negotiate the dunes. Looking forward to my 5th Newbie drive next week.

Josh, good work also as the sweeper and reminding me to close the gap...it is too easy to lose visibility of the car ahead if you are not paying attention...and several times nearly made a wrong turn.

I do have a question...several places we drove past a small pocket or hole that appears to be very difficult to exit if you accidentally drive into one...how you recover a vehicle out of a situation like that?

See you all next time!

John

Sri, had a great time yesterday!! learning more about how my FJ handles in the soft sand...and learning more how to negotiate the dunes. Looking forward to my 5th Newbie drive next week.

Josh, good work also as the sweeper and reminding me to close the gap...it is too easy to lose visibility of the car ahead if you are not paying attention...and several times nearly made a wrong turn.

I do have a question...several places we drove past a small pocket or hole that appears to be very difficult to exit if you accidentally drive into one...how you recover a vehicle out of a situation like that?

See you all next time!

John

And sorry so late to offer up the maxtrax boards for getting that one vehicle moving...I was sitting there watching for several minutes as the vehicle moved slightly forward and back while not getting traction before thinking if there was only something to put under the spinning wheels...then remembering what i had in the back of my FJ.

Greetings Sri!

Please add me to this drive on 27th.

I am new to this website and still having difficulty locating the RSVP menu.

Looking forward to another drive.

Regards,John

Thank you Frederic! So much to understand about dune formation and the effects of weather.

Great information here. I recommend this be a class during one of the Newbie Drives. 

Perhaps already on the schedule but this would give a better appreciation and understanding of route selection.

My first time with Carnity!

The drive last Thursday was very well organized and controlled. As a First time Newbie it was a great learning experience as to the capabilities of my FJ. Looking forward to the next drive!

Special thanks to Kumar for managing the large group!