Rise and Shine Friday 16 June AM Sweihan (Completed)
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Day and date: Friday 16 June
Drive Type: Fewbie+ and Inter. (Big steep climbs and side slopes)
8(fewbie+ and inter) plus any advanced that would like to support.
Meeting Point: Will create a Whats app group Thursday evening with location.
Entry requirements (Marshals decision on the participating fewbies):-
– this is will be a fewbie+ drive. For your safety I will only add fewbies that I have driven with before and personally know they have sufficient skills for Sweihan.
– then the spaces will be filled on a first come first served basis out of fewbies and inter.Drive Meet: 5:45 am (Approx 1h15m from Dubai but please check google maps for your specifics)
Drive Start: 06:00 am
Drive End: 09:00 am
Duration: 3 hours
Drive Terrain: SandChecklist:
a) Keep your emergency contact info at vehicle dashboard.
b) Carry air compressor with you and ensure it’s in working condition.
c) Ensure your 4×4 vehicle is in perfect condition and with enough fuel.
d) Compatible Radio is a must.
e) Carry all necessary off-road gear / recovery equipment in good working condition.
f) Carry enough water / refreshments / re-hydration drinks for self & co-passenger(s).
Nice line up :ymhug: Looking forward to drive with u!
Amer was the last participant added. For safety i’m keeping the convoy to 10. The topic should have been locked
awesome drive Simon, one of the better ones in recent times:)
See you all in 2 weeks.
J
We had a great drive today, the sand at Sweihan was untouched and allowed for a fast paced smooth drive.
It all started with a recently added fence that was blocking our way. Alex and co-pilot Denis found a weakness in the fences defences and allowed the drive to continue unhindered.
The dunes in Sweihan provide an angle that Badayer can’t quite match as do the climbs and ridges that seem much sharper. We weaved our way between the dunes as we made our way towards “Death Bowl”. On our first break Philip had noticed a knocking noise in his rear suspension, upon inspection he found that the exact same sheer that had happened to his left shock two weeks ago had now happened to his right. Denis and Alex who has had recent practice with this procedure removed the shock. Philip and Jatin(who was having a problem with his 4×4 system) made an early exit via a track back along the line of the dunes we were following.
The rest of the convoy continued carving out a route towards Death Bowl with Alex and Bernado catching up after ensuring a safe exit of Philip and Jatin. We rounding off a few ridges along the way and encountered some massive open dunes that unfortunately were quickly passed by as we were behind schedule (I will post a drive to go back to that area to fully appreciate it). Once we reached Death Bowl we had a play and exited along a track back to the road.
Thanks to Philip and Amer for your second lead, Jatin and Alex for your sweep and technical know how and Jason for your general dune bashing expertise and cool head.
Fantastic drive! There is something special about Sweihan, and the “Death” bowl towards the end provided previously unheard of G-Force!
Simon on lead carved a smooth fast thrilling (to say the least!) route, with great rhythm and pace. I liked the “gentle start” =))
Thanks to Alex and Jason also for the sweep. Great convoy, they always are..!:thanks:
Big thanks to Simon for such a great place with Rollercoaster integrated into it (Death Bowl) Im still under Impression after it :drive: No ridges missed on the way)) Congratulations to Jatin that participate to club DO 2wheel offroad drivers :ymparty: , Bernardo appreciate your support in emergency convoy!
Look forward to driving with all of u guys!
Thank you Simon for a great morning drive.
One of the best I have been on with the Club. Fun had by all and well worth the very early start.:thanks: Again
Neil
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