[zeeno]

zeeno

July 13, 2015 at 8:36 pm #2386

open only to DO members who have completed a minimum of 5 drives…

Day and date: Friday JUL 17
Drive Type: multiple level drive (depending on marshal/member registrations)
Meeting Point: al ajban road
Google maps users (just copy and paste in Google maps): 24.629632, 55.419465
GPS users: 24°37’46.7″N 55°25’10.1″E

MAP LINK

Meeting Time: 3:20 pm
Drive Start: 3:45 pm
Drive End: sundown
Duration: ~ 3:00+ hrs
Drive Route: al ajban rd – al faqaa mosque (E66 exit)

Checklist:
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).

Hope to see you all there for some Friday fun \M/

Joe Zeinoun: 0505084806

[Xclub]

Xclub

July 16, 2015 at 2:28 pm #33457

Would be nice to end this drive at the lakes near bab al Shams as the starting point is not very far from that.

[zeeno]

zeeno

July 16, 2015 at 3:22 pm #33458

we’ll do that some other time john 🙂 promise

[Avi]

Avi

July 16, 2015 at 4:19 pm #33459

Just done with fixing my car totally .. So see U tomm can’t wait

[Avi]

Avi

July 17, 2015 at 8:21 pm #33461

Wowwwww just amazing no words …… Real soft and big dunes .. Duncan joe and saif thanks a lot for the drive .. I can say one of the best drives i drove so far really enjoyed through it was very hot … Thanks a lot all … Waiting for Tomm drive

[pbencini]

pbencini

July 20, 2015 at 1:08 pm #33480

Thanks a lot again guys for a great drive! Especially to Duncan, joe and saif… :thanks:

We started at al ajban road and were warned that this was a tricky part of the desert due to the softness of the sand which could be dangerous if not handled correctly. 😮
What we didn’t see coming (excuse the pun) was the fact that we couldn’t see anything throughout the drive. :-B We were having a hard time, but poor Duncan leading did a fantastic job… Hats off to him!!!

Considering we had a mix of drive levels we took the drive slowly at start so the levels could be assessed… There were some beautiful long dunes allowing for slide sloping – as long as was safely possible and the occasional chance to crest some bigger dunes for those that were up for it.
It’s a great confidence builder to be able to have that opportunity to progress. 😀

On one of the dunes whilst slide sloping it was possible for two cars to have a total of three pop outs…. Don’t think we saw that coming… Must have been something specifically with that dune… After quickly fixing we moved on. Thanks for your help and patience. :ymhug:

The rest of the drive went smoothly as far as we could see…
Lesson learnt always drive in the direction in which you can read the sand clearer!

Now I’m off to buy a jack… B-)

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