Fewbie+ Drive – Part 1 of Full day drive

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  • anonymous
    February 19, 2014 at 6:14 am #1965

    Day and date: Friday 21st February 2014
    Drive Type: Fewbee+ (with 3+ drive experience)
    Meeting Point: Khatam Intersection N25 09.977 E55 49.560

    Meeting Time: 7.30 am
    Drive Start: 7.45pm
    Drive Route &Terrain: Tracks & Dunes
    Duration: 3 hours minimum

    We will meet at Al Khatam Meeting point and then head out into the sands. There will be only 1 convoy to cater for Fewbie /intermediate drivers. This will be first part of the full day drive and the aim is to reach to the second part before prayers.
    Those who want to do full day drive can join straight away to Duncan’s drive; but please register for both separately; if you are doing full day drive.
    Checklist:-

    a) Keep your emergency contact info at vehicle dashboard.
    b) Carry compressor with you and ensure it’s in working condition.
    c) Ensure your 4 x 4 vehicle is in perfect condition and with enough fuel.
    d) Compatible Radio is a must.
    e) Carry all necessary off-road gears / recovery equipment in good condition.
    f) Carry enough water / refreshments / re-hydration drinks for self & co-passenger(s).

    Please read the following and register for the drive:-

    Equipment that one needs to carry for off-roading
    Rules of the trip
    Dubai Off roaders – Disclaimer

    FIROZ
    055 8820618

    anonymous
    February 19, 2014 at 6:38 am #29115

    Look like a Good day in sands…

    Fantantic route to do morning drive..then prayer and then again high dunes and bowls in the afternoon… :drive: :drive: :drive:

    Sure there should be few takers on this…

    artur-loza
    February 20, 2014 at 7:39 am #29120

    I’m in and will be coming from AD!
    Thanks for organising this

    anonymous
    February 20, 2014 at 8:30 am #29121
    quote Artur Loza:

    I’m in and will be coming from AD!
    Thanks for organising this

    That’s cool; let’s drive from AD together 😕 (I live in Bahia(shahama) on the AD-Dubai Highway 😉 )

    Sash
    February 20, 2014 at 7:48 pm #29123

    Unfortunately, I gotta take care of some family stuff in the morning so I won’t be able to make the morning drive 🙁 was looking forward to it but I shall see you guys in the afternoon.

    Have fun 🙂

    anonymous
    February 21, 2014 at 2:29 am #29124
    quote Sash716:

    Unfortunately, I gotta take care of some family stuff in the morning so I won’t be able to make the morning drive 🙁 was looking forward to it but I shall see you guys in the afternoon.

    Have fun 🙂

    No worries, see you next time :yesss:

    anonymous
    February 22, 2014 at 6:58 am #29133

    Thanks friends for the wonderful Company.

    It was a pleasure seeing you after a long time Mr. Himanshu. :yesss:

    And very happy with the surprise visit of our Friend Zarir :ymhug:

    Special thanks goes to Faraz, Artur and to Abilash….it was fun driving with you.

    And Razik…without you we wouldn’t have touched devil’a plunge, camel rock, fossil rock and the drive thru big fall to Tawi…love your company dear. :thanks:

    sirgroh
    February 22, 2014 at 7:17 am #29134

    Pictures…..

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    zarir
    February 22, 2014 at 7:27 am #29135

    Superb drive early in the morning amongst some great old friends. Reached late at the meeting point as was undecided on joining till the last minute. Thankfully the team was still there and Firoz kindly accepted my late entry as he waited for some more time for a few irresponsible no-shows who never bothered informing.

    Started off the drive with Firoz leading, Razik being second lead, followed by Abhilash, Artur and partner, Faraz, Himanshu and myself.

    A good lead over some nice dunes and we were quickly on top discussing our drop down. Met up with some other old fellow offroader friends there and commenced our decent under Razik’s watchful eye.
    Moved on to Camel rock and Faya from there on with Firoz taking a superb line over some great dunes and bowls. We had a few stucks here and there which were quickly recovered by Himanshu and myself in minutes.

    Artur and his partner kept alternating the driving and I must say that she also drove very well and never lost heart on certain climbs even after a few tries. Good going guys.

    Abhilash – You managed to keep good pace with the convoy. Always remember that Gravity is your best friend in this extreme sport and drive safe.

    Faraz – Great meeting you buddy. You made the Pajero dance to your tunes. Adding a flag to your arsenal will help the car behind you a lot. Super driving all in all.

    Himanshu – A real pleasure meeting and driving with you. Always a smile on your face. Thanks for the company at the back and for all the recovery work. Great driving bro.

    I called it a day after descending Faya as wanted to save some energy for the Ghost town bound Duncan express in the afternoon. The group moved on to Tawi from here on via dunes and tracks.

    Thanks all for a morning well spent.

    artur-loza
    February 27, 2014 at 6:07 am #29213

    Thanks for the great company and the photos!
    Here’s a 10 mins video from the first part

    Enjoy!

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