Offroad-Express

OVERSZ wrote:The Weather wasn't brilliant, but the folks that came were. Seeing the smiles on the faces as we made our way down the Kowai River made up for it big time.
We had 40 trucks plus the club trucks and broke into groups of 5-7. We also gave the option of a couple of groups playing hard. Ropes, winching and one truck floating in the Waimak were all part and parcel for the hard players. Meanwhile those on the easy teams began to experiment with little angles and bigger as they learned about them selves and their trucks.
A few even tried a short pinch through some willows. Some getting there while others needed to be towed out.
One truck had to be taken out to the road and the AA man after it lost all power after being in some not very deep water. This was in the newest Truck but the assure me they will be back for more.

We all returned to the Sheffield Domain for a sausage sizzle and anyone who got towed, stuck, or even just felt a bit nervous at times picked up a price. Anything from Tow Ropes to Bow Shackles. Minties were a popular prize.
At the end more than 25 indicated they would like to followup on a second club trip. ( a requirement of the club membership to to complete 2 day trips before being proposed for full membership.

Members also report they had a great day and enjoyed meeting every one there.
Thanks to those who came along.
Our next Club night is on Monday 11th March at the Cashmere Club. Meeting Starts at 7.30pm.
And those who say meetings are boring, I say why does 80% of our members come to our meeting. Its because our meeting are fun.
See you there

petefj40 wrote:

OVERSZ wrote:The Weather wasn't brilliant, but the folks that came were. Seeing the smiles on the faces as we made our way down the Kowai River made up for it big time.
We had 40 trucks plus the club trucks and broke into groups of 5-7. We also gave the option of a couple of groups playing hard. Ropes, winching and one truck floating in the Waimak were all part and parcel for the hard players. Meanwhile those on the easy teams began to experiment with little angles and bigger as they learned about them selves and their trucks.
A few even tried a short pinch through some willows. Some getting there while others needed to be towed out.
One truck had to be taken out to the road and the AA man after it lost all power after being in some not very deep water. This was in the newest Truck but the assure me they will be back for more.

We all returned to the Sheffield Domain for a sausage sizzle and anyone who got towed, stuck, or even just felt a bit nervous at times picked up a price. Anything from Tow Ropes to Bow Shackles. Minties were a popular prize.
At the end more than 25 indicated they would like to followup on a second club trip. ( a requirement of the club membership to to complete 2 day trips before being proposed for full membership.

Members also report they had a great day and enjoyed meeting every one there.
Thanks to those who came along.
Our next Club night is on Monday 11th March at the Cashmere Club. Meeting Starts at 7.30pm.
And those who say meetings are boring, I say why does 80% of our members come to our meeting. Its because our meeting are fun.
See you there

Cheers Graham, good job.

KIWI_TERRANO wrote:

The WEHI wrote:anyone get video of me so called "floating" i even got a prize for it haha.

They read out my number plate,stood there like a numpty thinking i wonder who that is...... oh wait thats my truck they are pointing at haha

you were floating to fast for my ph to start recording cause i was trying, you just droped in and took off so dont know how you realised that ay

89lux wrote:was a great day out even if i was just a passenger, ill def be back, now to get the 40 back on the road

wilsonscruiser wrote:Petes gopro vid has you floating in the mak, at least i think its you the wehi. Check it out at 2:03min. Correct me if im wrong.

KIWI_TERRANO wrote:

89lux wrote:was a great day out even if i was just a passenger, ill def be back, now to get the 40 back on the road

what where you in mate?

and yes cheers was a perfect day and a great way to get the club name out there

wilsonscruiser wrote:Petes gopro vid has you floating in the mak, at least i think its you the wehi. Check it out at 2:03min. Correct me if im wrong.

89lux wrote:

KIWI_TERRANO wrote:

89lux wrote:was a great day out even if i was just a passenger, ill def be back, now to get the 40 back on the road

what where you in mate?

and yes cheers was a perfect day and a great way to get the club name out there

i was in my mates 80 silver/red with the ironman bar

The WEHI wrote:anyone get video of me so called "floating" i even got a prize for it haha.

They read out my number plate,stood there like a numpty thinking i wonder who that is...... oh wait thats my truck they are pointing at haha