Mike M.

11 minutes ago, Hisham Masaad said:

Congratulations @Mike M.well deserved ... enjoy the new level ..well done 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Thanks @Hisham Masaad. Hopefully this will give me the  opportunity to explore the difference between “Yalla push” in FB Vs FB+  . Looking forward for more drives with you. 

2 hours ago, Benjamin said:

@Mike M. congrats on the promotion mate  hope to join you there soon! Hope to see you in the drives to come. 

Always a pleasure driving with you @Benjamin! You are almost there to hit the next level as well! 

2 hours ago, Looper said:

Congratulations @Mike M., well done & enjoy your new level.

Thanks @Looper! Looking forward to our next drive together to get some cool footage as a bonus  

38 minutes ago, munkybizness said:

Looking forward to seeing more flashes of the White Rhino in FB+. Congratulations @Mike M.!

Thanks @munkybizness, looking forward to driving with you soon. 

Congratulations @Fabien Monleau!
@Carnitysupport team just added a serious arsenal of big guns to the lineup. Well deserved! 

Congratulations @ASAD.!

Congrats @Patrick van der Loo! I think it will take 2 more promotions for the “Little Donkey” to start breaking a sweat. 

Always a pleasure to drive with you.

Here’s to throwing more cars off edges  

Fast recovery!

Congratulations @DP1011 , Deepak wrangler!

2 hours ago, JeromeFJ said:

Congratulations, @Mike M., more drives to enjoy with the White Rhino !

And more interesting challenges by you to keep me grounded  

Just now, Jaro Tuzinsky said:

@Mike M. congratulations!!!! Happy to drive with you soon again!

Always Pajero partner! 

2 hours ago, Gaurav said:

Congratulations @Mike M. for reaching the Fewbie Plus 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.

FEWBIE PLUS

Drives Attended (Indicative)	Minimum 10 Fewbie drives are required within last 6 months for Fewbie Plus promotion.
What you'll learn	Advance dune and sand reading Advance recovery techniques Rocking and crawling to make path Learn to flatten/compact soft sand patch Self recovery from crest Advance side sloping and long hill climb Advance ridge riding and criss crossing Advance control over technical dunes Slightly faster pace desert driving FULLY control and avoid fishtailing Never fight or challenge gravity
Skills required	Enthusiastic and positive attitude Willingness to learn and help others Extremely attentive and focused while driving
Car Worthiness	Any 4x4 vehicle with low range gearing Suitable approach and departure angle Bash plate and skid plate protected
Off-road gear required	Safety flag, tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, shovel, fire extinguisher, medical kit, radio (walkie-talkie), air compressor.
Drive teamwork	Manage second lead and sweep positions upon request Intuitive and proactive to support Trip Lead Observe recoveries and offer help, when needed
Drive Joining	Join Newbie, Fewbie and Fewbie Plus drives
Forum participation	Active participation on the forum Share drive experience + feedback Share drive pictures in the gallery Post trip report after the drive

Thanks @Gaurav. Enjoying the journey in this family-like community. 
Thanking every convoy member, support, lead, marshal and crew member for all the tips, direct and indirect coaching wether here on the page or on the sand.
Always looking forward to what comes next in this pleasant journey with the @Carnity family.

On 11/23/2022 at 1:38 PM, Frederic said:

@Feras_Sh@Richard Franks Welcome to the drive ! Please check below post with some info and guidance about the drive.

See you soon !

 

On 11/22/2022 at 9:06 AM, Frederic said:

@Mike M.@Jaro Tuzinsky@Patrick van der Loo@Nikola Bozovic@Bjoern@Anoop Nair

@Patrick van der Loo@Nikola Bozovic@Bjoern@Anoop Nair@Brett Eicher@Yaseen87@Ashutosh Garg@Adnan Halepota

Thanks for signing up to this overlanding trip through Abu-Dhabi ! A small screenshot below shows you the plan: a long crossing from East to West, comprising of some of the most beautiful desert areas UAE has to offer.

 

As this drive is an overlanding style of drive, we will be driving "differently", as we will not be sidesloping or criss-crossing too much but rather try to accomplish the entire challenge before evening. The reward will be reaching our destination with the entire convoy !

 

Some information about overlanding here:

 

 

Please make sure your vehicle is in tip-top condition, and you are fully refueled when you reach the meeting point. Bring some snacks and ready to pack lunch as we will be taking a small lunch break. 

 

See you all soon !

 

 

On 11/22/2022 at 9:06 AM, Frederic said:

@Mike M.@Jaro Tuzinsky@Patrick van der Loo@Nikola Bozovic@Bjoern@Anoop Nair

@Patrick van der Loo@Nikola Bozovic@Bjoern@Anoop Nair@Brett Eicher@Yaseen87@Ashutosh Garg@Adnan Halepota

Thanks for signing up to this overlanding trip through Abu-Dhabi ! A small screenshot below shows you the plan: a long crossing from East to West, comprising of some of the most beautiful desert areas UAE has to offer.

 

As this drive is an overlanding style of drive, we will be driving "differently", as we will not be sidesloping or criss-crossing too much but rather try to accomplish the entire challenge before evening. The reward will be reaching our destination with the entire convoy !

 

Some information about overlanding here:

 

 

Please make sure your vehicle is in tip-top condition, and you are fully refueled when you reach the meeting point. Bring some snacks and ready to pack lunch as we will be taking a small lunch break. 

 

See you all soon !

 

 

What a drive @Frederic! It was a great experience, drive and company. Hoping this would be the start of something continuous.
I am in for whatever is needed to take this further. Thanks again!

Thanks for all the convoy members for a great vibe and team spirit! 

Looking forward to seeing everyone on the sand soon.
 

Hi @Chaitanya D, unfortunately have to drop out from this drive due to family engagements in the long break. Hopefully I will get a chance to drive with you soon.  Hoping that someone in the WL will benefit from enough notice to plan accordingly. Thanks again!

On 11/18/2022 at 12:41 PM, Frederic said:

DRIVE PLAN

As an endurance test, and to slowly give a taste of a more overlanding style of driving, we are organizing a full day of off-roading in the Abu-Dhabi desert. We will be starting nearby the Oman border along Dubai-Al Ain Road and proceed West as far a possible towards Abu Dhabi City, probably exiting somewhere along the E75. The terrain will be challenging and will be a mental test for all of us ! 

Recharge yourself and fully refuel your 4x4 if you like to join !

 

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:  Fewbie & Above

When:  26 November 2022, Saturday

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

Meeting Point:   Dubai Al Ain Road, near Masakin: https://goo.gl/maps/WeCeWGENZpJMrRba8

Approximate finish time: 5:00 PM

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.

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

• This drive is limited to 10 cars only.
• 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.

RSVP ON BELOW CALENDAR

 

Hi @Frederic, I have been looking forward to such a drive since day one! Really appreciate it! I am thinking of taking the family along for the day (wife + 9,7 and 4 year old) any reason not to do so?

@JeromeFJalwyas a pleasure to be part of your drives. You have created challenges for The White Rhino that is keeping me up at night . With time will, I find the right balance of throttle, momentum, timely shifting and tyre pressure to overcome those challenges. Thank you for this! 

Thanks @Hisham Masaadfor a very nice drive. I enjoyed watching your self-recovery in that soft patch. You have a little tank there. Looking forward for more drives with you.

@Fabien Monleau, I have been on a couple of drives with you so far and I can say that if @Carnitywere a corporation you would be “Head of Support”, hands down. You are a machine on legs man 

Thanks @Joji varghese for the sweep and @Mohamad Anwerfor a cool Second lead.

Looking forward to seeing everyone on the sand again soon!

Congrats @Brett Eicher! 

3 hours ago, Mike. said:

Welcome to @Carnity Pajero partners.
 

Happy to help out by sharing my journey and experience. Thanks for the trust @munkybizness. 
 

If interested, please feel free to share your mobile numbers here and I’ll create a what’s app group to take you through what I went through in order to minimize the learning curve and start enjoying this well-rounded piece of art that everyone calls “Pajero”   

You’re most welcome @LKP. As mentioned over what’s app, don’t hesitate to ask any questions moving forward. We are all here to help. @Carnity is a true community and an off-roading family. 

Welcome to @Carnity Pajero partners.
 

Happy to help out by sharing my journey and experience. Thanks for the trust @munkybizness. 
 

If interested, please feel free to share your mobile numbers here and I’ll create a what’s app group to take you through what I went through in order to minimize the learning curve and start enjoying this well-rounded piece of art that everyone calls “Pajero”   

20 hours ago, JeromeFJ said:

Dear Desert Drivers, 

Thank you for joining the drive today. The first portion was not the best, as finding a way through the cross tracks and the bushes was difficult. Still the small bowls are a good terrain for practice before reaching the high slopes, and the long dune offers always opportunities for sidesloping.

Once we crossed the pylon track close to Fossil Rock, no more bushes, and we could navigate between bowls and ridges, with the view of the mountains on the opposite side, until we gradually reached the mighty Faya dune, where we have practiced larger bowls and big slopes, up and down. 

Excellent level in the group, as we had only minor refusals, and one occasion requiring shoveling. @Mohamad Anwer, it was a great pleasure to have you as second lead, @Nathan L, your lines are precise, excellent control of your car, @Jad Moussalli it was a pleasure to see the Defender in its environment rather that on Downtown Boulevard, it has impressive capabilities @Mike., the white rhino was steady on the ridges and the long climbs, even if it doesn't like the steep ones, @Jaro Tuzinsky you have improved the control especially during the descends, nice drive, keep the focus at all time when you will join FB+ @Zixuan Huang - Charlie thank you for the support, always present when needed, @Patrick van der Loo that Jeep can climb anywhere , @Zulfikhar Naiyar excellent drive and communication, thank you for the sweep.

It was a pleasure to have you all for the drive and the nice chats during the breaks, enjoy the rest of the weekend and see you next time !

 

Always a true pleasure to drive with you @JeromeFJnot just for the expertise as a lead but also because you take the time to explain what you are about to do and then give direct feedback to the drivers when they apply it themselves. For someone who is trying to understand the Whats and Whys rather than slamming the pedal and enjoying the rush (can’t deny the fun part though ), I genuinely appreciate this and I thank you for taking the time to pass on the knowledge and the experience. Always a pleasure to be in your drives. Looking forward for the next ones!

16 hours ago, Zixuan Huang - Charlie said:

Thanks Patrick, would love to have the videos!, my whatsapp: +971528402096

@Patrick van der Loo happy I caught this as it seems to be another non active user in Carnity with the same user name minus the dot at the end. Would be great if you can share some of the content. My number is 055-4284084. I have some cool footage of you to share back

Congrats @Jaro Tuzinsky!!!! You make the pajero team proud  

Congrats @Karthik Raptor! Very well deserved 

Hi Ale, something came up with work and I have to drop out from this drive. Looking forward for the next drive with you. Enjoy!

Hi @Carnity family, 

Posting this to the Pajero community following the nice gesture from @Hisham Masaad to help out community members.

Following that I decided to pay it forward by sharing some of my Pajero accessories. These are Matt black mirror covers and door handles which I want Carnity members to benefit from.

My Pajero is a 2020 and they were a perfect fit for 2 weeks before I de-chromed the entire car and removed them accordingly. I am guessing it should fit any gen4 pajero as there shouldn’t be any changes to the mirror and handle designs.  

Not a single scratch on them.

Please reach out to me if you want to put them on. My only request is to share photos with the Pajero community here to show how good Pajeros look like when pampered  

Message me to coordinate for collection. 
 

First come first serve of course.

Thank you!

On 10/29/2022 at 4:22 PM, JeromeFJ said:

Dear Desert Drivers, 

Yes, it was definitely worth it. For an additional 20 min from Dubai, we have enjoyed a beautiful desert environment, and one of the most amazing drives. This short convoy was perfect to explore the area, and we have made the most of it!

Starting with a small technical portion, we rapidly reached nice rolling dunes for a smooth warm-up in the pristine morning light. Moving West, we came to a technical area, protecting the access to the hidden Ghafeteen Bowl. We passed through the obstacle to enter inside the large bowl, and we could take turns testing the slopes. Coming out of the bowl, we had probably the most difficult portion of the drive, climbing to the top of the dunes through a series of small bowls. You were excellent, keeping a constant momentum and avoiding the soft pockets. From there, the unlimited view of the dunes from Nahel to Sweihan was giving the dimensions of the space.

Driving down, and crossing the sabkha, we reached to the next cordon of dunes, where we continued our progression to the massive Nagrah Dune. Turning around, watching the steep slopes, we could find a way to reach close to the top. Again, taking advantage of the empty slopes, we could take turns and push our cars to the heights. Staying in control at all time, especially on the way down is critical as we have seen. Jaro experienced a small loss of control that resulted in a pop-out. It was fixed with an efficient team work, and it was time to think to exit. 

The way back to the entry point was just pure driving pleasure, navigating at faster pace through the dunes. We covered 69km, at an average moving speed of 25.3 km/h. Even if we had a few km of tracks, this is very respectable for a Fewbie drive, and shows the great capabilities of our group. @Jaro Tuzinsky, @Nathan L, @Mike., very well driven, excellent representation of the Pajero FB team (and yes Pajero can access higher level), and Jaro, thank you for the 2nd Lead, @Looper, thank you for the support, the only tug was for me, perfectly executed. @Joji varghese thank you for joining, it is always nice to have experienced members in the drive. @Brette thank you for the reassuring sweep, and for the company! 

Agreed @JeromeFJ and thanks again for one of the most enjoyable drives to date. That being said, I think it is best not to promote the AD drives too much to keep the convoys at a smaller scale for future drives  From my side, it’s an automatic opt-in moving forward!

Also, thanks for being a Pajero fan  

 Have a good one!

Congrats @Haitham Khattab! Well-deserved neighbour!

3 hours ago, Hisham Masaad said:

@Mike. @Nathan L will prepare boards for you, not sure still have the branded one, but I am sure you don't mind. Still you need to keep pushing please🤣. Currently out of town, will be back by coming weekend and confirm when you can collect

@Hisham Masaadthis is very nice of you and extremely appreciated! I have been struggling to find a board for some time now. Happy to connect and collect when you are back. Many thanks again!