russ1 Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Morning people Am building my own challenge defender but am wanting to get in to events been a winch bitch first, Anybody in need of one at the min? Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLineMike Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Not right now but ive got your no for in the future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Me too... I'd love to get into bitching first . As first LR will be my daily driver for a long while! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team gunit Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 if i was you i would drive...... thats the easy bit but then again there are drivers and steerers.... big difference mark team gunnit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boothy Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 It's a bit difficult for a driver to take on a completely new bitch who he has got have absolute confidence and faith in, it's his vehicle and ropes etc let alone his flesh and bones that are at risk when it all goes wrong. Go and see some events and get yourselves known and talking to drivers and basically learn the ropes from watching, it's not the easiest job in the world and you WILL get the blame for everything. I would not like to take on a new unknown bitch unless he was an experienced challenge driver who knows the limitations of the vehicles etc to be honest. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Hadn't thought of that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CookieMonster Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 It's a bit difficult for a driver to take on a completely new bitch who he has got have absolute confidence and faith in, it's his vehicle and ropes etc let alone his flesh and bones that are at risk when it all goes wrong.Go and see some events and get yourselves known and talking to drivers and basically learn the ropes from watching, it's not the easiest job in the world and you WILL get the blame for everything. I would not like to take on a new unknown bitch unless he was an experienced challenge driver who knows the limitations of the vehicles etc to be honest. Good luck Totally agree with you there, if my co driver tells me to turn left i turn left, if he says stop i know i have too, you learn what each other is like and you gel and work well, i only need to look and mine to know where i going etc etc, and normally, touching wood it all goes well with now breakages, just the odd time on my side, lol, cant blame the winch bitch for that, surely not, yeah ok i can lol Cookie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 i think aspiring to codrive before driving is a good idea. my personal opinion is that the better drivers have also done some codriving at some point and vica versa. Boothy has a good point, but then you need to start somewhere. a local club event punch hunt sytle event with a new codriver is a good starting point. you just take it easy for the day and see how things go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the real muddy90 Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 I'll go along with cookie & boothy. I've known my bitch for years, maybe 15 or more! My confidence in him is without flaw. If he says i'm fine I believe him & calm down when I'm a bit panicy. I put my life & my truck in his hands. Don't be put off though, we're talking upper end of the scale here. There are probably loads of newbies & novices that need help & you'll benefit from learning together & gaining trust together. Have fun. Rog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robhybrid Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 I use 2 different co-drivers and I have known them for over 15 years each. my co drivers are quite often in the driving seat and I co-drive for my vehicle, If I tell my driver to drive over a cliff and the vehicle rolls over I am the only one that can be blamed. I trust my co drivers impeccably in all ways with my vehicle and my life. I have had arguments with my co drivers as we have had differences of opinions but co driver-driver can be a serious relationship in many ways. I have co-driven for others and until you have built up a relationship where the two of you can happily swap places with each other during a competition I believe as a team you will not be at your best. I know a co-driver that is that in tune with his driver that they don't appear to talk and each one knows exactly what the other wants. On the other hand if you are ex military and are capable of running a marathon twice over caked in mud climbing trees hauling ropes through a bog or river up hill down dale there is going to be a driver somewhere that will want your number Ten or so years ago I learn t a lot by spending time watching others both seeing what teams did that completed an obstacle and what teams did that got it completely wrong. I was there watching primarily due to the fact I completed in old bangers that broke down almost immediately and I spent the rest of the day/weekend watching and I hope learning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Well I have had brand new co-drivers, no names but one was bloomin scary someone experienced is worth 2 with no clue. the results is either an accident/damage/argument or all three. the trouble is events cost ££ to enter and breaking in a new partnership can take a while. people who have driven are perfect IMHO and being very fit is a big bonus. New co drivers would benefit from a Co driver training day Maybe JST could run one being a superb Co-driver/experienced driver? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Brock Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Being Fit.....that counts me out for anymore then !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Nope Are you up for a season doing James Series? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Maybe JST could run one being a superb Co-driver/experienced driver? we do already do codriver and driver trg days!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddychris300tdi Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Hi there i started bitching for Steve Bennet in the Howlinwolf this year. I'm 23, a builder and joiner by trade and thought i was quite fit. Well how wrong could i have been. Any way i'v known Steve for a few years and we get on well. He chucked me in at the deep end and i have learnt a lot. We only do the punches that we feel we can do, we go for the fun of it and try our best. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88 Nick Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 If my codriver tells me to drive over a blind drop the only question I have is ....how fast! Dont be put off though,we're talking lower end of the scale here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 we do already do codriver and driver trg days!! co-driver-driver training apologies I missed them when i was looking to add a link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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