All met on time at the Sweihan Gas Station from where we went to the deflation point.
We started sloping in the higher dunes to warm up a bit. The sand was soft, which required some second tries here and there and made it a bit difficult to get into the right "swing". But eventually we got used to it and than made our way at a good pace towards Al Khatim.
We saw many tracks on our way, which obviously came from the Friday trip, but once we reached one of the favourite playgrounds, we found it completely unspoilt! Short briefing and introduction and one by one everybody took the chance of this unique experience and ended the loop with a big white grin .
We continued our route at a good pace and practiced some sloping, technical climbing, and "crest-riding" in a very controlled manner. Again it was nice to see the confidence rising and real improvements in the performance throughout the trip. A couple of stucks and pop-outs were recovered and fixed easily. The team spirit was great and lots of chit-chatting during the breaks.
Thanks all for joining, I really enjoyed to drive with all of you, and hope you enjoyed it as well, learned something new and we will meet again in the sand soon.Thanks to Zeer for being around, watching the convoy and making sure, everybody is safe and enjoys.
Saturday Sweihan - Al Khatim Report
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Re: Saturday Sweihan - Al Khatim Report
Thx Juergen for the lovely interesting trip, pleasure to meet you and meet new faces in the club
thx Zeer for taking care of the convoy
looking forward to drive drive with you guys again
Peace
George
thx Zeer for taking care of the convoy
looking forward to drive drive with you guys again
Peace
George
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Re: Saturday Sweihan - Al Khatim Report
Many thanks to Juergen and Zeer and all other friends of this trip.
For sure we had both fun and learning time
It was a very good way to spend the Saturday.
Looking forward to many more.
Marco
For sure we had both fun and learning time
It was a very good way to spend the Saturday.
Looking forward to many more.
Marco
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Re: Saturday Sweihan - Al Khatim Report
Great trip with great ppl, hope to fo it again but maybe without passengers.
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Re: Saturday Sweihan - Al Khatim Report
Thanks Juergen for Organize and led such a nice trip, really enjoyed it, great team, everyone did great, Thanks Anke of second lead and Thanks Bedoo for sweeping, till next time drive safe
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"BANNA WAS A GOOD MAN..MISSED BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN"
DesNav2011 / DesNav2012 / DesNav2013 / JeeP Jamboree 2013 / Desert Clean / EDC trainer / Sanid Leader
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Re: Saturday Sweihan - Al Khatim Report
Juergen, thanks for leading a very enjoyable trip, and thanks also to Zeer and Bado for helping us follow you! My first two Intermediate trips in one weekend and I feel much more control and confidence already, and had the experience of my first pop-out (of probably many)!
Great to meet some new faces with which to share the adventure. Cheers! Black Bird
Great to meet some new faces with which to share the adventure. Cheers! Black Bird
having a motor-less moment, it's not good
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Re: Saturday Sweihan - Al Khatim Report
Excellent trip lead, Juergen. Enjoyed the challenges. Also nice company everbody and thanks for all the tips and tricks (Marco!!, Abed and Zeer) I am learning a lot from you guys. Hope the passengers survived ok Looking forward to next trip
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Re: Saturday Sweihan - Al Khatim Report
Thank you Anke for your concern, its good u keep "Dizinil" with you, it helps alot. they felt a sleep on the way backAnke wrote:Excellent trip lead, Juergen. Enjoyed the challenges. Also nice company everbody and thanks for all the tips and tricks (Marco!!, Abed and Zeer) I am learning a lot from you guys. Hope the passengers survived ok Looking forward to next trip
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Re: Saturday Sweihan - Al Khatim Report
Glad, they felt better, Abed ....by the way, did you take any photos when we where playing in the bowl? I think you took video but if you have I would be great if you could send a photo