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CARLOSS
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Hi Everyone,
Another masterpiece drive performed by @Rashidjass fully supported by a strong combination of 1 Founder, 4 Marshals, 2 Explorers and 1 Advance. I don’t believe that our interm colleagues have ever driven with such magnificent supporting team. Good for them!
We got started in Sweihan and finished in Al Ain (Old Lady dune) so we did two amazing chains with minor interruptions and good flow with two major challenges:
- Temperature, which put the engines up to the limit with 1 or 2 cars overheating
and most, if not all drivers, to insane sweating.
- Lack of proper visibility driving with the sun in our backs and a sort of foggy air due to high humidity
. I tried with both sun and normal glasses and still I could not see anything clear…Rashid has Terminator’s eyes 
, I guess.
Still, our master managed to deliver a seamless lines with beautiful switches and a couple of big dunes challenges with many second tries.
Playground was good considering current situation of most of them with decent amount of bushes and ditches. Clearly, this track is in my agenda for future drives.
A piece of advice for our interm colleagues
: Don’t be shy and pls call for second tries on the radio, it is for your own and convoy’s sake and there is no same on it.
For finalizing, just to point out that we started on time and finished on time too so excellent time management, and we all hit the road sound & safe and with a smile in our faces.
I cannot wait for the next adventure…
See you then
Carlos
Another masterpiece drive performed by @Rashidjass fully supported by a strong combination of 1 Founder, 4 Marshals, 2 Explorers and 1 Advance. I don’t believe that our interm colleagues have ever driven with such magnificent supporting team. Good for them!
We got started in Sweihan and finished in Al Ain (Old Lady dune) so we did two amazing chains with minor interruptions and good flow with two major challenges:
- Temperature, which put the engines up to the limit with 1 or 2 cars overheating
and most, if not all drivers, to insane sweating. - Lack of proper visibility driving with the sun in our backs and a sort of foggy air due to high humidity
. I tried with both sun and normal glasses and still I could not see anything clear…Rashid has Terminator’s eyes , I guess.Still, our master managed to deliver a seamless lines with beautiful switches and a couple of big dunes challenges with many second tries.
Playground was good considering current situation of most of them with decent amount of bushes and ditches. Clearly, this track is in my agenda for future drives.
A piece of advice for our interm colleagues
: Don’t be shy and pls call for second tries on the radio, it is for your own and convoy’s sake and there is no same on it.For finalizing, just to point out that we started on time and finished on time too so excellent time management, and we all hit the road sound & safe and with a smile in our faces.
I cannot wait for the next adventure…
See you then
Carlos
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orlantsev
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Hello all,
it was a heat inferno...i think those with luxury cars and dashboard thermometers reported 49 degrees. As all drivers were on time the start was prompt. During the briefing @Rashidjass highlighted that the last applications of last man standing rule were not very successful, and, therefore, drivers were asked to wait for clear from the car in front.
My temperature gauge was exploding already in the 1st chain of dunes. If you cannot find momentum to stay in higher gears the game over. I knew I just needed to survive 1st hour and hope for temperature to drop. And it did... during the the second half of the drive the focus was more on the dunes than the dashboard.
Luckily, there was not pop-outs or stucks which could have been very difficult to handle in this weather.
I have been driving for too long to need to bring an extra pair of "brown" pants, but this got a totally new meaning - my tshirt and shorts were wet from sweat from just sitting in the car and occasionally getting out for tire check or small break.
it was a heat inferno...i think those with luxury cars and dashboard thermometers reported 49 degrees. As all drivers were on time the start was prompt. During the briefing @Rashidjass highlighted that the last applications of last man standing rule were not very successful, and, therefore, drivers were asked to wait for clear from the car in front.
My temperature gauge was exploding already in the 1st chain of dunes. If you cannot find momentum to stay in higher gears the game over. I knew I just needed to survive 1st hour and hope for temperature to drop. And it did... during the the second half of the drive the focus was more on the dunes than the dashboard.
Luckily, there was not pop-outs or stucks which could have been very difficult to handle in this weather.
I have been driving for too long to need to bring an extra pair of "brown" pants, but this got a totally new meaning - my tshirt and shorts were wet from sweat from just sitting in the car and occasionally getting out for tire check or small break.
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Paddy
- Intermediate
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Another incredible drive, flawlessly led by @Rashidjass with a powerhouse team behind him. Starting in Sweihan and ending at the iconic Old Lady dune in Al Ain, we cruised through two thrilling chains with smooth flow and just a couple of real challenges: intense heat pushing engines (and humans) to the edge, and poor visibility thanks to hazy, backlit conditions. Still, the @Rashidjass delivered seamless lines, beautiful switches, and a few monster dunes for added spice. Great time management, zero drama, and loads of smiles at the finish. Already looking forward to the next one!
See you all on sand soon.
~BR
Paddy
See you all on sand soon.
~BR
Paddy
It's better to be a lion for a day than a sheep all your life.
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AhmadHasan
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We kicked off our adventure in Sweihan and wrapped it up in Al Ain (Old Lady Dune) — covering two fantastic dune chains with minimal interruptions and a great convoy flow. The trip was spiced up by The Heat: our engines were pushed to their limits, with one or two cars flirting with the overheating zone. And as for the drivers we were melting inside the cars
Despite all that, our Marshal skillfully crafted clean lines with beautiful switches and tackled a couple of massive dune climbs that had many of us going in for second tries.
The playground itself held up well considering the current conditions — plenty of bushes and ditches to keep things interesting, but nothing too dramatic.
Amazing drive @Rashid!!!!
Despite all that, our Marshal skillfully crafted clean lines with beautiful switches and tackled a couple of massive dune climbs that had many of us going in for second tries.
The playground itself held up well considering the current conditions — plenty of bushes and ditches to keep things interesting, but nothing too dramatic.
Amazing drive @Rashid!!!!
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Aljamhi
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We had an amazing and safe experience during the Challenge intermediate drive with the Almost4x4. The route was well-structured with a blend of technical climbs and soft sand stretches that truly tested our skills while keeping safety as the top priority. Special thanks to the Marshal and support team for excellent coordination and ensuring everyone enjoyed the challenge without incidents.
Thanks @Rashidjass
Thanks @Rashidjass
