theksmith 4,029 Posted June 22, 2012 11/11/2012: FREE Absolute Beginner 4x4 Class! (Near Fountain Hills, AZ) Always wanted to try a trail but not sure about the basics? Meet us at the trail-head for a introduction on how to use your 4x4. Then join us for a safe, easy trail ride! The clinic will cover such things as: when and how to shift into 4-HI and 4-Lo, airing down tires, how to hook up a portable compressor, how to use disconnects (and why they are a good idea). On the trail we'll offer individual support to anyone with questions about how to best approach beginner obstacles such as: soft sand, off-camber berms, and more. We'll also discuss trail etiquette and basic navigation skills. If you're already and avid wheeler, this would be a great opportunity for a less experienced family member to get behind the wheel! MEETING POINT CHANGED! Class starts at 9:15 AM in the Target parking lot in Fountain Hills, over on the Starbucks side. This is just down the road from the original meeting point of the Shell station. Map here (where the green arrow is): http://goo.gl/maps/53Bhz Simply reply to this thread to be added to the attending list. We are setting a maximum of 15 vehicles for this event. This event really is for complete newbies! If you have even run a couple of trails before, you would be bored - please leave room for the people that will benefit from this entry-level class to sign up. Thanks! Leading: TheKSmith Number7 & DZJeepChic Attending: kaspily tuscondave lowfreqjeff Loolubell DarwinW13 LoweBruiser 91AzXJ Cloudjc & David Clark schip2009 Tentative: GOTMTNS azdruango Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theksmith 4,029 Posted June 25, 2012 Apologies, I have to move this from the 3rd. it will now be on SUNDAY, 11/11/2012. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaspily 2 Posted June 25, 2012 I'd be interested. I'll be stealing....I mean borrowing bradywgn's jeep Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theksmith 4,029 Posted June 25, 2012 I'd be interested. I'll be stealing....I mean borrowing bradywgn's jeep you're on the list! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edmck101 0 Posted June 26, 2012 Please count us in for the beginners 4x4 class. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzJeepChic 2,517 Posted June 26, 2012 Please count us in for the beginners 4x4 class. Thanks! I added you to the list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tucsondave 0 Posted August 22, 2012 Room for one more? td Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzJeepChic 2,517 Posted August 22, 2012 Room for one more? td Absolutely, there's room for lots more! I added you to the attending list. Diane Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lofreqjeff 83 Posted August 22, 2012 I would like to attend - I have been letting my girlfriend drive the truck alot lately and I think this would be a great way for her to get more comfortable behind the wheel. Not to mention, there is always something for me to learn as well Thank you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzJeepChic 2,517 Posted August 22, 2012 I would like to attend - I have been letting my girlfriend drive the truck alot lately and I think this would be a great way for her to get more comfortable behind the wheel. Not to mention, there is always something for me to learn as well Thank you! Good deal. I can't find it now but there was a good article by 4x4PodCast about why its a good idea to make sure your companion has the ability to drive, like what if you became incapacitated or whatever. It is obviously a plus. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
