[abs]

Batch 2

[vinod_nookala]

Abs,

Thanks for the nice pics!:-)

ABS seems to have clicked through the thick of action... Great work

Cheers

[headers]

arvind, thanks. nice pictures

[DesertKing]

Arka, I saw you getting dirty in slush to take that gray jeep out. You really have a great sprit...

[esteem_lover]

Nice pics of Arka with the greenhorn in the slush pond.

[ex670c]

Originally Posted by DesertKing

Arka, I saw you getting dirty in slush to take that gray jeep out. You really have a great sprit...

Hi Naren,

All the members of the Organizing team & the participants share the same spirit, but they are not as tall and besides I wanted to get back for Lunch.
Regards,

Arka

[ex670c]

Originally Posted by vinod_nookala

Abs,

Thanks for the nice pics!:-)

Vinod,

First 6-pack now Abs, time start working out.

Regards,

Arka

[bottle]

was that a prawn ? didn't know you had seafood at the venue

that was a CRAB. the types you find in paddy fields and freshwater marshes
It is called VAYAL NANDU in tamil. Quite a delicacy.

[the_trooper]

Originally Posted by DesertKing

Arka, I saw you getting dirty in slush to take that gray jeep out. You really have a great sprit...

Hey! It was a black jeep.

[sudev]

@Gurus:
Is this the correct way for using "U" shackle on the tie-band?
Why not just use the U shackle by inserting it in to the loop and also tow loop of vehicle?

Just closing the pin after making the connect should be sufficient? Like illustrated? That is how I had used the tow rope connection during NIOC OTR.

[star_aqua]

Originally Posted by sudev

@Gurus:
Is this the correct way for using "U" shackle on the tie-band?
Why not just use the U shackle by inserting it in to the loop and also tow loop of vehicle?

Just closing the pin after making the connect should be sufficient? Like illustrated? That is how I had used the tow rope connection during NIOC OTR.

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There is no tow loop/hook in the vehicle. hence that would be the reason to tie the tow rope to the suspension shakle. but instead of using a U shakle, the other end of the rope should pass through the loop/eyelet(there is no necessity for the U shakle). That is what even recommended by the tow rope manufacturers. The manufacturer provides the info on how to use the same rope with the different methods of tying it and the maximum tonnage rating for each method.

[Rudra Sen]

Arka And other pro 4X4 guys, I have a simple stupid question. Why is this one called INDIA's Toughest 4WD off-Road Competition?

Going by the those pictures I couldn't really figure out as what's so tough about those terrains. Don't guys do those on your regular weekend outings?

Sorry if I'm sounding like a dumb but please educate this old haggard.

[esteem_lover]

rudra, a visit to this place will change your mind about the weekend outings part surely. Pictures are very deceptive in this case. Also the trail is designed in a way that will take the hell out of both man & machine. Add the heat factor to all that & you will need lots of skill, personal fitness & a very very fit vehicle to survive this one. I really wish some of you will come for this one at least as spectators.