Off Road Training Weekend ?
Off Road Training Weekend ?
I've been in talks with Darren who owns Adventure Overland UK (Bimobil Distributor).
He's had inquiries from some of his existing customers to hold an off road skills weekend.
He has then invited the forum to participate in the weekend so as to make it more viable & affordable for everybody concerned.
An instructor has been in talks with Darren who has been involved with Overlanding pretty much all his working life. So he'll know his stuff
The date, cost & venue are yet to be confirmed, but first of all we need to gauge the level of interest before we take it further.
It will probably be turn up on Friday evening, Training on Saturday then maybe some additional training Sunday morning then all leave site by 1pm.
The level of skills will be varied & if you don't want to do something, then that's up to you.
There'll be something for everybody to learn regardless of their past experience, even if only learning about tyre pressures to get you on & off a beach.
If you can please complete the poll below even if you don't wish to attend an event of this type.
I'll put the poll up for 30 days, then we'll take it from there based on the results
Can folks who vote yes please pm me so I know who to contact when the time comes to arranging a date etc.
Thanks in advance for your participation in this Poll.
Andy
He's had inquiries from some of his existing customers to hold an off road skills weekend.
He has then invited the forum to participate in the weekend so as to make it more viable & affordable for everybody concerned.
An instructor has been in talks with Darren who has been involved with Overlanding pretty much all his working life. So he'll know his stuff
The date, cost & venue are yet to be confirmed, but first of all we need to gauge the level of interest before we take it further.
It will probably be turn up on Friday evening, Training on Saturday then maybe some additional training Sunday morning then all leave site by 1pm.
The level of skills will be varied & if you don't want to do something, then that's up to you.
There'll be something for everybody to learn regardless of their past experience, even if only learning about tyre pressures to get you on & off a beach.
If you can please complete the poll below even if you don't wish to attend an event of this type.
I'll put the poll up for 30 days, then we'll take it from there based on the results
Can folks who vote yes please pm me so I know who to contact when the time comes to arranging a date etc.
Thanks in advance for your participation in this Poll.
Andy
2013 Nissan Navara Tekna
2008 Skarosser Nordstar Polar 4.0
2008 Skarosser Nordstar Polar 4.0
Re: Off Road Training Weekend ?
Good call, I've voted no because I've done numerous off road courses, but they are brilliant.
Plus I have Ninja skills
Plus I have Ninja skills
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Re: Off Road Training Weekend ?
Interesting suggestion, and something a lot of 4x4 owners would benefit from with or without camper,
and be properly surprised what their vehicles are capable of
and be properly surprised what their vehicles are capable of
Re: Off Road Training Weekend ?
I see we have another yes voter, which is good
Can folks who vote yes please pm me so I know who to contact when the time comes to arranging a date etc.
Andy
Can folks who vote yes please pm me so I know who to contact when the time comes to arranging a date etc.
Andy
2013 Nissan Navara Tekna
2008 Skarosser Nordstar Polar 4.0
2008 Skarosser Nordstar Polar 4.0
Re: Off Road Training Weekend ?
It's me again,
Can folks please pm me if they have Voted YES for the Offroad training weekend.
Even though I put the up Poll for folks to vote. Unfortunately I cannot see who has voted
I'll be wanting to contact Yes voters when we have confirmation of costs etc.
Thanks again
Andy
Can folks please pm me if they have Voted YES for the Offroad training weekend.
Even though I put the up Poll for folks to vote. Unfortunately I cannot see who has voted
I'll be wanting to contact Yes voters when we have confirmation of costs etc.
Thanks again
Andy
2013 Nissan Navara Tekna
2008 Skarosser Nordstar Polar 4.0
2008 Skarosser Nordstar Polar 4.0
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Re: Off Road Training Weekend ?
I think they are a brilliant idea and anyone who hasn't used a 4x4 to its full capabilty would be pleasantly surprised at what they can do. I would not attend myself since I have regularly competed in 4x4 vehicle trials and taken demountable campers into some way-out off-piste situations.
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Tandy Pony, sold
Northstar 750, sold
K33F-built Penthouse Pee Pod, sold to Simon with the Ranger
Built the lozenge for my wee sister, its now finished and in regular use
Now converting a blue Tranny.
Re: Off Road Training Weekend ?
Any idea of cost Andy?
Re: Off Road Training Weekend ?
Not as of yet Chris, I'm hoping to be speaking to Darren with the next week or so.cthodgson wrote:Any idea of cost Andy?
As soon as I know anything, I'll be sending out details so folks to check their diaries
2013 Nissan Navara Tekna
2008 Skarosser Nordstar Polar 4.0
2008 Skarosser Nordstar Polar 4.0
Re: Off Road Training Weekend ?
Brilliant, cheers buddy!
Re: Off Road Training Weekend ?
Just to give you folks an idea of the proposed Itinerary.
Costings & venue to hopefully be announced in March
Basic First aid / what to do in the event of an accident
'Rules of the road’ in the developing world
Vehicle checks and maintenance
Vehicle safety
Personal security
Personal health and hygiene
Vehicle recovery techniques
Useful kit
The art of bush-camping / camp craft
Police checkpoints and borders
Paperwork and documentation
Breakdowns / bush mechanics
Driving techniques (on and off -road)
Things I wish I knew before I went over-landing
Vehicle shipping
Ideas for possible trips / route planning
Useful resources
Communications / technology / GPS
Please pm me if your interested people
Andy
Costings & venue to hopefully be announced in March
Basic First aid / what to do in the event of an accident
'Rules of the road’ in the developing world
Vehicle checks and maintenance
Vehicle safety
Personal security
Personal health and hygiene
Vehicle recovery techniques
Useful kit
The art of bush-camping / camp craft
Police checkpoints and borders
Paperwork and documentation
Breakdowns / bush mechanics
Driving techniques (on and off -road)
Things I wish I knew before I went over-landing
Vehicle shipping
Ideas for possible trips / route planning
Useful resources
Communications / technology / GPS
Please pm me if your interested people
Andy
2013 Nissan Navara Tekna
2008 Skarosser Nordstar Polar 4.0
2008 Skarosser Nordstar Polar 4.0