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Thank you very much for organising this drive @Varun Mehndiratta A fantastic way to spend the morning - that wet sand was surely a different driving experience! The convoy was amazing... very large, but just kept pushing through the whole adventure. Glad the hose got sorted @Patrick van der Loo probably a better plan than rebuilding with sub-par materials/connections 😅
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Thank you very much @Kailas for leading this incredible trip... such a fantastic weekend, and you made the route superb! Great highlights along the way. And such an amazing convoy of drivers... so many laughs and smiles, truly made it all so much better. And a special thanks to @Gertjan for providing such spectacular photos on top of being second lead.... you didn't miss a beat 😎 Already can't wait for the next one.
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Hey Carnity, A co-worker/friend of mine has a daughter heading off to university in the next few weeks, and they wanted a real dune bash/desert experience before she leaves. She asked me, but I only have the one passenger seat (rear has been removed). I have another neighbour who I've offroaded with who would normally be up for it, but his engine is undergoing an overhaul. Basically, I'm wondering if anyone lives in/near Al Ain, is up for a bit of dune bashing, and would enjoy some company - bit of dune bashing, some bbq'ing. My friend is more than happy to pay, so maybe even a desert guide if someone knows one, that could work as well. They would need to be picked up here in Al Ain, which is why nearish here is better, and I'll be along as well, with another friend who was interested in joining. Anyways, just throwing this out there. Cheers all! Brett
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Hi @Ahmad Quadri Welcome to the club! To be honest, as your very first Newbie drive, people in the club will be very accomodating. That air compressor you posted won't really be up to the task of inflating all your tires from sand pressures. Just check with someone is okay sharing their air compressor, and if you have a lot of fun and want to do it again, look to get a 'real' compressor. The problem with the one you linked is, unfortunately, it will overheat quickly, and cut out, and the inflating will be slow. Painfully slow. Great for emergency tire changing, not so great for offroad useage. But you also don't want to spend several hundred AED on a decent one until you've even given the hobby a real try 😃 The flags... many of us have mounting brackets we can buy for our specific vehicle make and models, you can probably just google for your own vehicle. Or get a custum bracket made to fit from a local fabricator. Both are very popular. Another option is suction cups that will suction to your rear windows... this is quite non-intrusive, and maybe a direction you take for your first run. (amazon search: 'desert flag' for a flag and mount). For an absolute first time experience... I would say the non-negotiable items would be a radio, recovery points, and flag. The club can help support in other gear, just check first with the marshall and club members on the drive you sign up for. After that first dip in the pool, if you're excited and keen for more, build up the recommended club gear, but with gear that will do the job (ie, a decent air compressor). Hope this helps!
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Exploring around Jebel al Harim - Oman
Brett Eicher replied to Brett Eicher's topic in Offroad General Discussion
Nice, thank you to those responding further! Fantastic that there is interest in these things - I did head to this area as planned at the end of December - spent two and a half days of camping, exploring and hiking, came back with souvenirs of mud and memories. I'll keep the club posted about upcoming overland-ish type trips I do, and if people are cool joining, all the better! -
Exploring around Jebel al Harim - Oman
Brett Eicher replied to Brett Eicher's topic in Offroad General Discussion
Sorry @Looper My holidays will have ended, so I have to take the time before the new year 😓 I will be doing other overlanding/camping drives, and will keep the club posted in the chance there is interest. I understand it's not easy for people... families/holidays/commitments... and can only do what we can. -
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Brett Eicher commented on Gertjan's gallery image in Fewbie Plus - Lisaili - Dubai - 17 Dec 2022
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Exploring around Jebel al Harim - Oman
Brett Eicher replied to Brett Eicher's topic in Offroad General Discussion
Let's switch to next week, as I think a couple people had plans already this week... including a visit to Liwa festival. So 28-30 Dec (Wed-Fri) if that suits? I'll start putting a tentative plan together, are people okay with a bit of hiking? There are some beautiful vistas that are only reachable by foot. -
Exploring around Jebel al Harim - Oman
Brett Eicher replied to Brett Eicher's topic in Offroad General Discussion
@munkybizness@imranaasghar81 @DP1011 , Deepak wrangler As I'm on holiday, I'd prefer to drive over during the week day, so we have the weekend for dune bashing with the club. Looking at the calendar, maybe next Wed/Thursday. How are your guys' timings? -
Exploring around Jebel al Harim - Oman
Brett Eicher replied to Brett Eicher's topic in Offroad General Discussion
@Frederic What a cool experience! And thank you for sharing the location point! I've used Wikiloc a lot as well, fantastic tool. Sometimes people know things that don't show up on it 😅 -
Exploring around Jebel al Harim - Oman
Brett Eicher replied to Brett Eicher's topic in Offroad General Discussion
@munkybizness Thanks for the feedback, and your company would be most welcome! I was looking through google maps, and saw lots of wierd little trails, wadi's and cuts... as you said, I was hoping to find a way linking the north/west and east coasts. I was looking at the map for a khasab-rawdah-dibba route. I did see the check-point you mentioned. wasn't sure how far it extended, and what routes it cut off. A shame, that as expats we are prevented from taking some of these trails, as they look fun. I read that Jebel al Haram peak is off limits, which makes sense, as this is where military facilities are set up... comms towers or radar stuff. -
Hi Carnity, Has anyone traveled the area in Oman that is in northern UAE? It looked like an interesting area to spend a few days exploring the mountains and coastlines, and would love any feedback/recommendations. My aim is offroading/overlanding style, and camping out of my truck. And, if anyone thinks this sounds like fun and want to join, let me know. I'm aiming to go over the next couple weeks. Cheers, Brett
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Ashutosh Garg has been promoted to Intermediate level
Brett Eicher replied to Gaurav's topic in Off-Road Club's Announcements
@Ashutosh Garg Woo, congrats buddy!! -
Thank you very much for organising this drive @Asif Hussain I had an absolute blast! What an amazing introduction to this region of Abu Dhabi, and such fantastic people to drive with 🙂 And that sunset.... WOW!!! Can't wait for the next one! 🚙 I've tried sharing some photos, but about 2/3rds are showing an error. Anyone else having this issue? I see in the gallery some pictures are blanked out... not sure if it's just me, or others having this same problem?
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A fantastic drive, thank you again for organising this one @GauravSoni Fantastic dunes and even better company 😄 So many laughs! 😆 Looking forward to the captured video as well! And oh my, that refueling... could have raised a family and sent kids off to university by the time that jerry can emptied 😂😂