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The best is the bon fire at the camp and Mrs and Mr. MPS are excellent hosts! Kudos to them for the organisation last year ![]() Last edited by headers : 19th January 2011 at 11:36. | |
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Aavalaconda has always been challenging, thanks to the unforgiving terrain it provides. In comparison to other more forgiving terrain like slush, sand etc. If one is not careful one can definitely damage/destruct and then there are areas where one cannot avoid some damage or other. MP has a very valid point, always be careful and listen to your spotters in here. Margin for error is very limited. What we try doing by these Recce's is to minimize these damages to others, atleast by trying it out first on our own. Creating an easier approach sometimes, so that we can avoid delays etc. We are still on it! ![]() | |
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Avalakonda will always be a highly regarded event among the Chennai JEEPers. We are eagerly looking forward to this event. If the route has been determined, is it possible to send a work party to clear the shrubs/bush/branches, where possible. 1) This will improve visibility, aid spotting and communication 2) Driving over branches and Thorns will definitely take a toll on the tyres. Regards, Arka | |
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![]() We all plan to help if it is required, official or unofficial to our level best. Idea is to make this event safe and enjoyable. | |
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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() Organizers, 1 request. Can you please set up flags/route directions at few places. Especially ones where you said in page.3 it is easy to loose sense of direction... |
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Also, can you have the marshals every 5 or 10 vehicles. Last year, the terra tigers were at the tail and lost the crowd post lunch. Of course the darkness and a couple of unexpected causalities delayed the group too. Also mandatory water bottles [1L x 2] per person and snack box for the looong waits..really really appreciated. Any map of the route welcome! Oops..maybe I am asking too much eh? Sorry folks ![]() Last edited by headers : 19th January 2011 at 16:27. | |
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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() Jaggu, You all are doing a great job on the ground. It just occurred to me that the tests are being carried out your specialized SPoA Gypsies and still bruising their bellies. How do you feel lesser GC and articulation vehicles are going to fare there? You may overcome obstacles with your vehicles. A suggestion, set parameters keeping in mind, Vehicles which are not as specialized as yours. Regards, Last edited by fazalaliadil : 19th January 2011 at 17:04. |
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This time we are marking and routing to avoid all the possible confusions and damage to the tyre and vehicle. At all the technical sections we will have spotters to guide the jeepers. with warm regards mpsreeni. | |
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BHPian ![]() | ![]() To be honest, some parts of the trail are very challenging and prone to damages for the stock vehicles.. this trail is not suitable for 1 litre gypsys et all.. |
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| ![]() ROFL.. I was wondering if siddu is reading this. |
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BHPian ![]() | ![]() Its the crawl ratio and articulation problem. the climb needs a good amount of torque and revvs. the climb is also diagonal and a big ditch on the left side. so speed will not help and if you can slip into the ditch which can cause some damages. my cj and mm will not do this but can do the rest. the rest is boulders, i mean its not a trail. |
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