Almost4x4

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Summary

Distance: 27.7 km
Area: 3.5 sq km

Time
Elapsed Time: 2:18:51
Moving Time: 1:06:30
Stopped Time: 1:12:21

Speed
Avg: 12 km/h
Avg Moving: 25 km/h
Max: 50 km/h

Elevation
Min: 157 m
Max: 225 m
Ascent: 855 m
Descent: 841 m

Black Points
Waya
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... and it was a BLITZ pace from Tawi to Badayer

The Almosters met at the Tawi Nazwa shops and after enjoying the crisp morning air we departed promptly at 6:30am

The convoy consisted of :-

Caprihorse ( lead)
Myself
Bu Shahid
Dastoori
Sandskull
Yoghybear (support)
Ginger
Bomolin
AminRahman
Sanbloody
Bu Salem (sweep)
Arminjune
Zarir

As most of the convoy members had 10+ drives with the club , Caprihorse decided to test our skills ... it was Crest cutting all the way from Tawi Nazwa to Pink Rocks ... Caprihorse was very meticulous and made sure no crest was spared and every ridge was cut . All members drove very well and we maintained a BLITZ pace all the way to Pink Rocks . From there to behind Big Red , the large dunes made it possible for an even faster pace and it was all safari style driving with numerous crest crossing opportunities all the way to behind BIG RED where the tall , technical dunes , soft sands and quicksand pockets hindered our progress . The marshals opted for an easier path and we emerged at Big Red at 10am ... with all drivers boasting large smiles ..

I'm sure for most of us in the convoy; the tension and panic behaviour has disappeared a few drives ago and I for one emerged at Big Red , having thoroughly enjoyed this technical drive with my Thrill-o-Meter in the red.
Maximum FUN in a safe style ... this is what ALMOST4X4 is all about. ... Thanks Marshals !!!

Thanks Caprihorse for an adrenaline packed route from start till finish
Thanks Yoghybear for the support
Thanks Bu Salem for watching over the flock
Thanks to my fellow offroaders for the usual good company

LOOKING FORWARD TO BLITZ RIDE 2 !!!!

Hi Boys and Girls,

First off all, a big thanks to all of you for the warm welcome received.
You’re a great bunch of people and I am glad I have chosen ALMOST4x4.
It has been a great experience and the time well spent. Cheers for that!!

Thanks to Shamsi for the invite on-board his Megatron. It had been an honour. Thanks for all your tips, not only the driving ones…

As I had my hands free from the steering wheel, I took some photos.
Please see below a link I shared with you. I’ll keep it active for a week or so. Enjoy!

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/6fix9ki9r7ijbaj/GxEqxpwgK4

I look forward to seeing you next week during the Grand Iftar drive.

Take care
Kris.

Hi Guys, the track looks demanding was it newbie level drive? there is a small car casualty also :sad: can I suggest some thing, since I was not in the drive but would like to be informed if for any specific trip there's need to have a certain level of car or any stock car is good for that drive, it would be helpful to decide in which drive to participate since I don't have the luxury of a weekend off road car. Hope I don't sound it is just for my clarification.

[quote=cyanide;26364]Hi Guys, the track looks demanding was it newbie level drive? there is a small car casualty also :sad: can I suggest some thing, since I was not in the drive but would like to be informed if for any specific trip there's need to have a certain level of car or any stock car is good for that drive, it would be helpful to decide in which drive to participate since I don't have the luxury of a weekend off road car. Hope I don't sound it is just for my clarification.[/quote]

Track was for a certain level of Newbies, not for completely fresh. Before the trip Marshals always decide what level the trip will have, based on the experience and quality of the drivers in the convoy. For our all drives, no car modifications are required, but we love modified drivers in a safe way.
The other broken car there is not from our Club. Wrangler got broken rear wheel during their individual night drive, and as many our friends would say "It's a Jeep thing...". The sticker does not say anything, as you can it everywhere off-road or on road. We spot it also on water tanker, truck or salon cars as it is one of the most demanding stickers today.

[quote=Kris_K;26362]Hi Boys and Girls,

First off all, a big thanks to all of you for the warm welcome received.
You’re a great bunch of people and I am glad I have chosen ALMOST4x4.
It has been a great experience and the time well spent. Cheers for that!!

Thanks to Shamsi for the invite on-board his Megatron. It had been an honour. Thanks for all your tips, not only the driving ones…

As I had my hands free from the steering wheel, I took some photos.
Please see below a link I shared with you. I’ll keep it active for a week or so. Enjoy!

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/6fix9ki9r7ijbaj/GxEqxpwgK4

I look forward to seeing you next week during the Grand Iftar drive.

Take care
Kris.[/quote]


Hey Kris,

Good to hear you enjoyed our company and the drive....thanks for the excellent pics!!

[quote=Kris_K;26362]Hi Boys and Girls,

First off all, a big thanks to all of you for the warm welcome received.
You’re a great bunch of people and I am glad I have chosen ALMOST4x4.
It has been a great experience and the time well spent. Cheers for that!!

Thanks to Shamsi for the invite on-board his Megatron. It had been an honour. Thanks for all your tips, not only the driving ones…

As I had my hands free from the steering wheel, I took some photos.
Please see below a link I shared with you. I’ll keep it active for a week or so. Enjoy!

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/6fix9ki9r7ijbaj/GxEqxpwgK4

I look forward to seeing you next week during the Grand Iftar drive.

Take care
Kris.[/quote]

Nice pics, welcome to our paparazzi club

[quote=caprihorse;26365]Track was for a certain level of Newbies, not for completely fresh. Before the trip Marshals always decide what level the trip will have, based on the experience and quality of the drivers in the convoy. For our all drives, no car modifications are required, but we love modified drivers in a safe way.
The other broken car there is not from our Club. Wrangler got broken rear wheel during their individual night drive, and as many our friends would say "It's a Jeep thing...". The sticker does not say anything, as you can it everywhere off-road or on road. We spot it also on water tanker, truck or salon cars as it is one of the most demanding stickers today.[/quote]

Thank you Chief much appreciated :045:

WOW...you made my weekend Capri
It was a great drive where our marshals selected nice track and very interesting technique to go through, we learned new skills and improved our driving skills.
the weather was nice at the beginning as we started to move before 7 am and became more hot by the end of the drive when we reach to Al Badayer around 10 am, I enjoyed every single minute of the trip which went without any problem and with some stuck.
many thanks for Bu Salem, Capri and Yoghybear and the rest of the drivers.
thank you Kris for the nice photos
see you all soon in sand.

What an amazing drive it was, and many thanks to all. This level and style of driving certainly tested my skills, and stretched what I thought I could do. With Kris recording almost everything on his camera, yes I'll admit I had to be towed off 3 times (which is clearly too many) - but I learned a lot. One simple thing I must remember is to turn 4-low back to 4-high after being towed!