Offroad Drive 10 Jan’14 – All Levels
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Offroad Drive – multiple convoys depending on numbers
Meeting Point: Near Madam Roundabout
[map]24.85015,55.78445(Meeting Point)[/map]
Meeting Point Co-Ordinates:
N24 49.509 E55 47.288 (GPS users)
24.82199,55.776036 (cut and paste to google maps)As a brief explanation: you pass big red going to hatta and you come to Madam round about. Here you take the first right and continue down that road for about 6km and then make a turn on the right. There is a very large dune there called sony ericsson which is our starting point and can easily been seen as it is next to the road. Approx. 1 hour from Dubai
Meeting Time: 08:30Hrs (am)
Please check-in with DO staff members on arrival, please be prompt. The meeting point is also the deflation point, drive participants can deflate on arrival (15psi all-round recommended).
A short drive briefing will be held immediately prior to the start time.
Drive Start: 09:00 Hrs (am)
Drive Route: Sony Ericsson to Iftar Bowl and beyond (to Badayer, time permitting)
Drive Terrain: Dunes & Tracks
Duration: 3-3.30 hours approx., depending on convoy level
Checklist:-
a) Ensure your 4 x 4 vehicle is in perfect condition and with enough fuel. Your car must be equipped with front and rear towing point.
b) Compatible Radio is a must.
c) Carry all necessary offroad gear (minimum= shovel- kinetic rope or Tow strap- rated shackles – Jack), in good condition.
d) Carry enough water / refreshments / snacks for self & co-passenger(s).
e) Full Tank of fuel a must.
f) For the safety of yourself and any passengers please ensure seat belts are worn at any time your vehicle is moving.All Senior Members and Marshals are most welcome to join.
Please read the following before you register:
Rules of the trip. – rules.php
Dubai Offroaders – Disclaimer – disclaimer. php
For help/info contact me directly via PM, the mobile number below or reply to this post
Registered participants will be notified by SMS if drive is modified or cancelled
Kindly register for the drive by clicking ‘Register for trip’ Button below this post
Faheem No 1 😕
quote Baher:Faheem No 1 😕I don’t know how, but it just happens, a series of co incidents maybe !
infect above all is not true!
The truth is !
you Guys are LAZY!! B-)
quote chughtai:quote Baher:Faheem No 1 😕you Guys are LAZY!! B-)
Why dont you update your avatar? :-B
quote JustDen:quote chughtai:quote Baher:Faheem No 1 😕you Guys are LAZY!! B-)
Why dont you update your avatar? :-B
will do that once you will send me the pics you took last time 😉
I am in as a bit more “experienced” this time 🙂 :drive:
will do that once you will send me the pics you took last time ;)[/quote]
Last time, means “last time??” I want to see that pictures too!! 😉
I still cant sleep remembering that day!!! @-) hahaha
quote mistermud:will do that once you will send me the pics you took last time 😉Last time, means “last time??” I want to see that pictures too!! 😉
I still cant sleep remembering that day!!! @-) hahaha[/quote]
what is it? hmmm…
i am in after a long break…hope there is no rain on Friday.!!! :drive:
quote chughtai:quote Baher:😕B-)
We want a nice pic of the ‘FJ’ side cresting as an avatar :ymhug:
quote brianj:quote chughtai:quote Baher:😕B-)
We want a nice pic of the ‘FJ’ side cresting as an avatar :ymhug:
Will do my best ! 🙂
quote khshareef:quote mistermud:will do that once you will send me the pics you took last time 😉Last time, means “last time??” I want to see that pictures too!! 😉
I still cant sleep remembering that day!!! @-) hahaha
what is it? hmmm…[/quote]
HI Humayun, 😉
That was “speaking” about the late posted drive request from last Saturday afternoon 😀
Finnaly Denis and Faheem (the die hard) could join and we made a pretty nice drive to Al Faqaa from Badayer.
We finished a bit in the dark (Denis has candles instead of lights 8-}) so it was a bit tricky at the end but we had good fun!Hopefully see you on Friday!! :drive:
Take care Bro!!
Guys, it was a great drive! Duncan, Baher, thanks a lot for leading and sweeping us!. :thanks:
I am already looking foward to the next drive :drive: 🙂
Drive Report 10th Jan The Not the GNFD drive report 😉
A good size group meet by the windy road side this morning, enough folks to split into 2 groups Intermediate and Learner: Newbie /Fewbie. It was nice to see the level of commitment.
The following report concerns the Intermediate convoy. Levi and I decided to split the lead and the convoy places were allocated with Faheem as 2nd lead Ole, Saad and Mustapha and either me or Levi as sweep.
We set of in a southerly direction to make the best of some untracked sand behind the farms, skirting the aforementioned enclosures we wound our way through some tedious low switchbacks, taking in our first popout causality of. This was quickly fixed and tyre pressure adjusted to reflect the harder surface of the sand.
Turning north we explored a whole series of bowls, valleys, crests and drops, steadily gaining altitude. The group all performed well, Ole enjoying the space to give his carburettors an airing and Saad using Hummer power to good effect on the climbs.
As the group were all intermediates the speed of the drive was increased to give drivers a chance to test their reaction time and focus. Along with the vehicle speed increasing the wind joined in and we were ploughing along, sand streaming off the crests, making some of the crossovers more exciting than normal 😀 On a couple of occasions mother desert came up and stopped a few in their trax, just to remind us all who is in charge ‘out there’, providing a bit of entertainment for Levi whose was sweep at this stage. With the wind blowing off the loose surface sand it made the side cresting slip faces soft and good traps for popouts for the unwary 😮 and one of our number unfortunately suffered accordingly 😐
Fun was had by all on the eastern flanks of the area 53 bowls and we then turned Northwest toward AL Badyer, stopping briefly to regroup at the tree house before cranking up the pace another notch. A fast trip over mixed terrain took us to the prison walls & provided the last bit of fun, everybody exited safe and sound with all bodywork intact B-)
Many thanks to all the drivers for your companionship this morning, a special mention for Mustaph who I felt challenged the more advanced pace in :drive: style, and a personal thank you to Faheem for a job well done as second lead.
All in all a nice morning JUST FOR FUN OUTING
Waw!!!! 😡
Brian report has definitely nothing to add!!
It was a real funny drive and I personaly loved the sand, specially in the first hours, ’cause it was still wet from the last rains and offered an unseen good traction to the wheels!!
Thanks Duncan for organizing, Thanks Brian for your endless help in any situation and thanks to All to enjoy this beatifull drive!!
By the way L-) , I needed 21 cotton buds after the shower to remove the sand from my ears, hahaha =)) =)) =))
See you soon guys!!
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