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OAUSA Net – September 03, 2015 Driving on Sand & Dunes
Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2015 8:14 am
by toms
Our discussion this week is all about driving skills and techniques when driving vehicles on sand and sand dunes.
We can discuss destinations for sand dunes, dune formation, how to achieve flotation, and other driving tips.
It might be useful to discuss techniques to get out of trouble such as stuck in a bowl, buried to your axles, and sliding sideways down a dune.
And any other related topics.
Destinations
Dune formation
Floatation
- Air pressure
- Weight
Driving techniques
Recovery
-Sand anchors
-Sand mats
-Jacks
Stuck in a bowl
Night Driving
Re: OAUSA Net – September 03, 2015 Driving on Sand & Dunes
Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2015 3:00 pm
by Rick03tj
Just wondering if you are going to include
Sand ladders expeditionportal.com/overland-journal-sand-ladder-test
sand anchors
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50dBLdRtWUk
driving technics
I have included a picture of my rig which I have used at Eureka Dunes, Pismo Beach and beaches in Mexico.
Re: OAUSA Net – September 03, 2015 Driving on Sand & Dunes
Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2015 3:52 pm
by toms
Rick - we can discuss all of those items time permitting. It would be nice to hear what works for everyone.
Re: OAUSA Net – September 03, 2015 Driving on Sand & Dunes
Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2015 4:35 pm
by toms
Dune Formations
#1 Complex dune system
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#2
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#3 Slip face
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#4 Large smooth bowl
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#5
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#6 Ripples
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#7 Witches Eye
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Re: OAUSA Net – September 03, 2015 Driving on Sand & Dunes
Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2015 8:13 pm
by toms
Floatation
The 3 rings are 33 PSI, 15 PSI, and 8 PSI
The front of the vehicle is to your left.
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Re: OAUSA Net – September 03, 2015 Driving on Sand & Dunes
Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2015 8:16 pm
by toms
Dune Flag
Since 2010 Dune flags are required in California on all Dunes but it is a good idea on dunes anywhere.
Some recommend a flag front and rear of the vehicle.
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Re: OAUSA Net – September 03, 2015 Driving on Sand & Dunes
Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2015 8:18 pm
by toms
Driving
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Re: OAUSA Net – September 03, 2015 Driving on Sand & Dunes
Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2015 8:20 pm
by toms
Re: OAUSA Net – September 03, 2015 Driving on Sand & Dunes
Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2015 3:14 pm
by DennisDawg
One of my best sand stucks ever! Snow stucks are even more fun!
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Re: OAUSA Net – September 03, 2015 Driving on Sand & Dunes
Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2015 3:19 pm
by toms
Nice job - how did you get out? I see you have a winch. Did you have a buddy with you to pull you out?