Training Day

Froggy from Ultimate 4WD Training invited my out for the second day of his weekend training session. My parents were out for the weekend with him along with Lucas (in a TJ Wrangler) and Andrew (in a JK Wrangler Unlimited). Pera and Bronky were also along for the ride.

We met at the lakes and headed into the Wandoo area.

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Random windmill - thought it make a nice photo
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Mum and Dad
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The bunch
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Hi-lift jack demonstration
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Deliberately pushing the car over
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Hand winch demonstration
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Just before a river crossing
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At the crossing
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The video below is hosted on YouTube. If you can't view it or would like the original file, let me know.

Lucas at the river crossing

Andrew

Dad

Lucas giving it another go

Our lunch stop was just down the road with a small ramp-over test for those who were up for it.

Lucas

Andrew

Lucas

Andrew

After lunch there were a few small challenges on the track.

Froggy making it look easy

Lucas

Andrew showing a bit of hatred for the flora

Pera

Dad

Me - Mum nearly falls in the hole at the end

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Lucas headed up a challenging climb
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Andrew on the same climb

Dad having a bit of difficulty

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Whoops - bottomed out

Dad continuing

Our next stop had a nicely rutted track. Picking the right line was crucial. As I headed back to get my car, Mum was moving it up for me so I let her drive through, which she did reluctantly but without any issues - diff locks and sway bar disconnects are a good thing.

Lucas

Andrew

Pera

Mum driving my car

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Repairs on the track - loose bolt

I had a great day out - thanks, Froggy. Handy links for those who are interested:
AusJeepOffroad - very good Jeep site
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