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Re: Jansens 4x4, Heidelberg, 13 June
Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2020 1:55 pm
by Martin de Jager
Wave,
are you ready to do that obstacle going up, not down?
Re: Jansens 4x4, Heidelberg, 13 June
Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2020 2:00 pm
by henris
Martin de Jager wrote:Wave,
are you ready to do that obstacle going up, not down?
Do you guys want me to sit at the top and winch you up?
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Re: Jansens 4x4, Heidelberg, 13 June
Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2020 6:56 pm
by KurtG
I heard a rumor that Manny was recovered twice. Any truth to this truth?
Re: Jansens 4x4, Heidelberg, 13 June
Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2020 7:31 pm
by Mad Manny
I got stucked twice times.
One in the mud and once on a steep incline.
I've never had to have a winch pull me that much before.
Usually the tug gets you 30 or 40cm and you are good to go
Today, both times, I needed a pull of 2 or 3 meters before I got traction...
Re: Jansens 4x4, Heidelberg, 13 June
Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2020 7:36 pm
by KurtG
Manny, are you practicing for an appearance on 4WD Action in Aus? (Now called 4WD 24/7)
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Re: Jansens 4x4, Heidelberg, 13 June
Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2020 7:57 pm
by Mad Manny
No.
Unlike 4WD Action now called $WD 24/7, I only called for the winch when there was absolutely no hope of forward or rearward progress...
Re: Jansens 4x4, Heidelberg,
Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2020 8:15 pm
by Mad Manny
What a pleasant day, it was nice to get out again given the Draconian restrictions implemented in the wake of Corona Virus.
We woke to a sub-zero morning, in fact it was still about -1 or 0 when we arrived at the venue.
Radio comms helped make the convoy from the Engen Blockhouse 1 Stop more effective.
A whopping 17 vehicles attended, we divided into 2 teams;
Team Alpha, under MartinDJ
1) MartindJ
2) RenierC
3) Owen
4) SamuraiX
5) Striker Colin
6) Neon Deon
7) Rabbiddog
8) Hendri Steyn
9) Douw
Team Omega under Manny
1) Manny
2) AntonB
3) Bugger
4) JC Le Roux (JacquesD4D)
5) ACSwartz
6) Wave
7) Avon
8) Juan Pierrie
After the brilliant briefing the teams headed out, Jansen's, like many trails, is in sore need of more traffic & we were glad to give the route some usage.
Both Teams had a wide array of vehicles, from a Rubi in each group, to fairly standard large modern double cabs.
Both Teams had a bit of drama, Martins had a split tyre & a recovery, our team also had a split tyre & a few recoveries - most were of Fearless
I think both tyres reminded us that you need your tyre changing equipment & skills in top condition.
The trail can be challenging & the more difficult parts make a spotter essential.
My THANKS to:
Firstly, Martin for initiating the event & assisting with planning & organising - Thank you Martin.
AntonB for assisting me with info & advice prior to the day.
All the guys who did spotting, Paul included.
Our hosts, Johan & Andre.
And of course, THANK YOU to ALL the drivers and passengers who attended - in all we were 38 people - not shabby for a -5 morning 130km+ from home during the restrictions.
Re: Jansens 4x4, Heidelberg, 13 June
Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2020 8:24 pm
by Renier_c
Great day! Thanks Martin!
Re: Jansens 4x4, Heidelberg, 13 June
Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2020 9:48 pm
by BushWacker
Sounds like you all had a good time,
... and trust you all changing to BFGs.
Re: Jansens 4x4, Heidelberg, 13 June
Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2020 9:34 am
by ACSwartz
Re: Jansens 4x4, Heidelberg, 13 June
Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2020 10:07 am
by Martin de Jager
Being lead vehicle you trust your skills and know where to place each wheel, Andre was my photographer, I drove blind on my own skills. Manny was clever in choosing the teams, I had the bigger responsibility with two stock standard vehicles in my group, a beautiful lwb Pajero, and very new Ford Wildtrack, a big Hummer, an FJ , two Disco's, and Deon 's awesome Jeep, and lastly Kyle in his Jeep, but what an awesome outing. Thank you all I enjoyed the day.
Re: Jansens 4x4, Heidelberg, 13 June
Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2020 11:28 am
by Mad Manny
Martin de Jager wrote: ↑Sun Jun 14, 2020 10:07 am
Manny was clever in choosing the teams, I had the bigger responsibility with two stock standard vehicles in my group...
We both had a fair mix of capability wrt vehicles and drivers.
You had a Rubi - I had a Rubi.
You had a fairly stock T6 Ranger - I had a Fairly stock KB6.
I also had 2 vehicles that were fairly low.
Also, when I split the groups I thought Paul was bringing his Stock Jimny (my group) & I did not know what Owen drove.
You had a lot of experienced guys, of your 9 only 1 or 2 were slightly less experienced.
So the split was in your favour at the time I did it, but was as close as dammit even on the day.
We did have Johan with who was a great spotter & guide though...
I did that on purpose so the new guys could be integrated effectively...
Re: Jansens 4x4, Heidelberg, 13 June
Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2020 12:51 pm
by Martin de Jager
it is a joke Manny,
Re: Jansens 4x4, Heidelberg, 13 June
Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2020 7:24 pm
by Bugger
Thanks guys. Tiny and I enjoyed the day