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Spyda
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Following Agalons drive a few weeks back was very eager to get back on the sand with the club. Recently put a metal bumper and offroad lights so was very keen to test the lights. Was a first in 2 aspects for me, lead by Abu baker and also night driving. The drive was a mix of fast and flowing desert safari style and some slower technical stuff made harder by the vegetation. The track chosen was perfect to introduce us to night driving, just enough challenge and nice flow. The track to drive at daytime would be pretty comfortable given the training we have had to date. But night driving is a different ball game and the hazards are much harder to see and can be quite a suprise. So IMO perfect track for the start to learn how to drive at night.
I managed to fly the car out of a crest after seeing car in front make a 2nd try, mis read of the dune at night looked flatter. I was thinking i hope Shamsi didnt see that, he did and i heard over the radio ''no flying" lol. Goes to show our founder and marshalls have eagle like vision and they see everything even at night.
Was a small convoy(less is more) which i think we did ok, few 2nd trys but no stucks requiring recovery. Expertly lead by Abu baker with Shamsi multi tasking as rescue support, sweeper and floating marshall aswell as still finding the time to radio communicate and play.
My takeaway from this is emphasis on maintaining distance, got to keep up with the car in front otherwise its very easy to lose the track at night. Radio communication if you start seeing one of your comrades falling back so that the convoy doesnt get disconnected.
Extra caution to hazards as its alot harder to see at night.
As always big thanks for giving us another great drive which im sure everyone enjoyed thoroughly like myself.
I managed to fly the car out of a crest after seeing car in front make a 2nd try, mis read of the dune at night looked flatter. I was thinking i hope Shamsi didnt see that, he did and i heard over the radio ''no flying" lol. Goes to show our founder and marshalls have eagle like vision and they see everything even at night.
Was a small convoy(less is more) which i think we did ok, few 2nd trys but no stucks requiring recovery. Expertly lead by Abu baker with Shamsi multi tasking as rescue support, sweeper and floating marshall aswell as still finding the time to radio communicate and play.
My takeaway from this is emphasis on maintaining distance, got to keep up with the car in front otherwise its very easy to lose the track at night. Radio communication if you start seeing one of your comrades falling back so that the convoy doesnt get disconnected.
Extra caution to hazards as its alot harder to see at night.
As always big thanks for giving us another great drive which im sure everyone enjoyed thoroughly like myself.
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ahmed77moharem
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Dear Almosters
Welcome back to the sand by the first night drive for me, Good Night Fun Drive was in old Sweihan for 10+ level.
After the trip briefing from @alshamsi_m & @Mabubaker they aligned the small convoy (5 drivers only), I took my position as 2nd lead following the leader @Mabubaker, it was a great experience.
The drive was a mix of fast drive, safari style and some technical areas, side arches & high dunes.
Safety first is the main goal, no shame to do 2nd try, keep distance & good radio communications.
Small convoy give us the chance to do fast trip with a few 2nd try & self-recovery.
Big thanks to our guardian angel @alshamsi_m for the prefect instructions & @Mabubaker for the amazing trip & advice.
Thanks @Spyda & @Mrwkassem & @Kuba & @Sandjose, see you soon.
Welcome back to the sand by the first night drive for me, Good Night Fun Drive was in old Sweihan for 10+ level.
After the trip briefing from @alshamsi_m & @Mabubaker they aligned the small convoy (5 drivers only), I took my position as 2nd lead following the leader @Mabubaker, it was a great experience.
The drive was a mix of fast drive, safari style and some technical areas, side arches & high dunes.
Safety first is the main goal, no shame to do 2nd try, keep distance & good radio communications.
Small convoy give us the chance to do fast trip with a few 2nd try & self-recovery.
Big thanks to our guardian angel @alshamsi_m for the prefect instructions & @Mabubaker for the amazing trip & advice.
Thanks @Spyda & @Mrwkassem & @Kuba & @Sandjose, see you soon.
Ahmed Moharram
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Mabubaker
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A cozy night drive with the newbie 10+
We entered from a new place, which I believe only very few people knows about it, thanks @alshamsi_m
Had a quick breifing about and aligned the convoy with @ahmed77moharem as second lead and @alshamsi_m floating.
Once reached the targeted safari area, we played on the higher dunes a bit and had a quick break enjoying bu salem's karak, tea and tahina dates.
We had a non stop safari with some arches ending on the other side.
Suddnly time is 11:30 and we had to head to exit.
Well done everyone!
Until next time.
M Abubaker
We entered from a new place, which I believe only very few people knows about it, thanks @alshamsi_m
Had a quick breifing about and aligned the convoy with @ahmed77moharem as second lead and @alshamsi_m floating.
Once reached the targeted safari area, we played on the higher dunes a bit and had a quick break enjoying bu salem's karak, tea and tahina dates.
We had a non stop safari with some arches ending on the other side.
Suddnly time is 11:30 and we had to head to exit.
Well done everyone!
Until next time.
M Abubaker
Greetings,
Was exited for my first drive in the night in Sweihan and testing my car lights, quick briefing from our marshals @alshamsi_m & @Mabubaker explaining the light positioning / requirements during the night drives, we were a pretty small convoy of 5 cars only, with @Mabubaker the leader & @alshamsi_m with multitask floater & sweeper.
It was fast drive mostly a safari style except some technical areas we cut the distance of almost 62km in 2 and half hours. some second trials but no recovery was needed. time was really fast we didn't stop much except a small break and for quick second trials.
All thanks to our great marshals @alshamsi_m & @Mabubaker for the amazing drive & thanks to my mates @ahmed77moharem @Spyda & @Kuba & @sandjose .
Was exited for my first drive in the night in Sweihan and testing my car lights, quick briefing from our marshals @alshamsi_m & @Mabubaker explaining the light positioning / requirements during the night drives, we were a pretty small convoy of 5 cars only, with @Mabubaker the leader & @alshamsi_m with multitask floater & sweeper.
It was fast drive mostly a safari style except some technical areas we cut the distance of almost 62km in 2 and half hours. some second trials but no recovery was needed. time was really fast we didn't stop much except a small break and for quick second trials.
All thanks to our great marshals @alshamsi_m & @Mabubaker for the amazing drive & thanks to my mates @ahmed77moharem @Spyda & @Kuba & @sandjose .
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alshamsi_m
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Hello everyone
Although we did not give many night drives for our newbies this Ramadan. @Mabubakr gave us a night drive X3
The weather was so nice and the convoy was small which gave us a great two hours plus
of driving.
As you can see, there is no enough light for night driving
but you also need to have the right distribution. 
Take care and looking forward to drive with you soon.
Cheers
Shamsi
Although we did not give many night drives for our newbies this Ramadan. @Mabubakr gave us a night drive X3
The weather was so nice and the convoy was small which gave us a great two hours plus
of driving. As you can see, there is no enough light for night driving
but you also need to have the right distribution. Take care and looking forward to drive with you soon.
Cheers
Shamsi
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