Steve Warman Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I've been convinced by my neighbour (not that it took much) to go to a play day at speen at the weekend. Now this will be the first time I've taken my 90 any where more off road than my allotment Does anyone have any tips on what to do and more importantly what not to do? Any tips on how to deal with slopes? Thanks Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Humphreys Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Make sure you have good recovery points for a start. Then if in doubt then don't do it. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Warman Posted April 17, 2009 Author Share Posted April 17, 2009 Make sure you have good recovery points for a start.Then if in doubt then don't do it. Paul Yep, definattely going for that. I've had some jate rings ready to go on and they will be tomorrow Thanks for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neb Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 i would say speen is a good place to start, its very small, muddy but solid underneath so plenty of traction. Theres two holes with deepish water, the smaller hole you cant really get out without winching. its the type of place you go once Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco tony Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 keep your thumbs on the outside of the steering wheel. Dont go too mad. If unsure, dont attempt it. Dont be affraid to ask for advice/help. Failed hill climbs- Always use reverse gear to go down, dont freewheel. Try to use low gears for descents, not your brakes. have fun!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I have always found an excellent rule is to find someone with a similar vehicle to yours, and either ask them if you can tag along or just follow them around for a bit. Then it's a simple case that you can watch what they do, how they drive it, and then you know that if they can drive it you should be able to as well. I tend to start off slowly with most things, if the vehicle stops going forward you can usually stop before you dig yourself a hole and reverse out. Then try again with more throttle if it looks like it might work. As for the rest of it, there's not-too-bad advice for newbies on David Bowyer's website here if you can ignore the fact he's trying to sell you a winch and all sorts of other equipment. A few rules to avoid making yourself unpopular: - Have a towrope & strong recovery points - Be prepared to get yourself dirty attaching the tow-rope if you're the one who got stuck. - Don't be too ambitious, if a truck with huge tyres, lift and lockers ploughs through something and only just makes it out the other side DON'T then decide to see how far you can get in your stock 90. - Be careful about who's doing what with recovery gear, some people have a rather happy-go-lucky or gun-ho attitude to recovery so if you're not happy about what's going on, FFS say something or least least stand well back. Search for "dangerous recovery" on this forum for examples of how not to do it, and the consequences when it's done that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 All good advice. The best advice I could say would be, that if you possibly can, get someone to help you. Having a bit of mentor - someone to follow, ask questions of and gain confidence from is by far the best way to learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lansalot Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Don't fly over blind crests without checking what's on the other side first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Webster Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 - Be careful about who's doing what with recovery gear, some people have a rather happy-go-lucky or gun-ho attitude to recovery so if you're not happy about what's going on, FFS say something or least least stand well back. Search for "dangerous recovery" on this forum for examples of how not to do it, and the consequences when it's done that way. Can't agree with this more - don't be afraid to say NO - especially where recovery is involved. I once turned down a snatch recovery, because the chap who offered had a strap wrapped around a drop plate and wanted to use that to attach to our snatch rope. Rather annoyingly one good snatch at that point might have got us out, rather than the three hour long mammoth wiching session in a blizzard that it turned into, as the vehicle sank further! I am still happy with that decision, because failure of the rope is potentially catastrophic! Most of the best driver I have met have built up there skills gradually rather than thrown themselves off at the deep end! H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollythelw Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 dont drive into water unless you know how deep it is dont cross fast flowing water thats deep dont drive (single vehicle) somewhere you are likely to have a problem if you cant stand on it, then its unlikely to take the weight of your vehicle always have an escape route dont drive flat out into a green wall when you havent got a clue whats coming next dont drive something loud and offensive in the countryside - its not impressive, it hacks everyone off drive with consideration to other traffic (moose, walkers, tank transporters, atvs, mushroom pickers, large logging trucks) never drive under the influence of a Finnish dwarf erm.... ahh... hat, coat, slink out of side door........ in all seriousness, it cant hurt to join a club, meet people, watch, ask, learn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazelle Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I have always found an excellent rule is to find someone with a similar vehicle to yours, You mean - there is another one...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Similar, no two are ever the same. Oh yes - never ever listen to anyone who tells you to drive through something unless they are willing to go first. Especially if they are holding a camera. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Warman Posted April 29, 2009 Author Share Posted April 29, 2009 Some quality sound advice there. Especially the dwarfs and camera pointing Seriously, thanks fr the advice. It didn't happen the other weekend but I'm itching to get my 90 muddy so it won't be long before i have this thread stuck just above my head so I can see where I went wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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