Are you in a 4WD Club

[threedogs]

You may have taken it the wrong way, don't think your taking it the way I have meant it. Joining a club allows access to most closed tracks yo have a say in the 4x4 scene. I 'm not saying you or any ony else are fools or stupid. ,Could have worded it better in hindsight my apologises for that, have you done any 4x4 course? be it recovery ,advanced courses whatever,

[Maxhead]

I haven't done any 4x4 courses at all and I am sure I could learn lots from clubs as I am more an amateur than experienced off road driver. But to be told I'm a fool for not being in a club would make me stay away even more. A different approach could have worked a lot better. no offence taken mate.

[threedogs]

Yeah my bad on choice of words. but I have seen ppl come to my club thinking they know it all and end up Glancing a tree from going too fast ,wrong line and NOT listening. But enough said, My bad again will choose words better next time. It's to me like the guys who drive with fishing rod holders on bullbars. HOW are we to get a good name????
Hope you sort of get my point.I have thousands of stories from mistakes. 100% agree some clubs are full of very weird people, mine included but all in all a great club, you just need to pick your trip

[growler2058]

I haven't done any 4x4 courses at all and I am sure I could learn lots from clubs as I am more an amateur than experienced off road driver. But to be told I'm a fool for not being in a club would make me stay away even more. A different approach could have worked a lot better. no offence taken mate.

No sh1t!! HAHAHAHAHAHAa
Point n steer same here
Throttle down, hold on tight, hope for the best, expect the worse and take what comes hahahahahahahaha

[threedogs]

Not actually promoting safe driving techniques. but each to here own, different strokes. seems forum is only for helping fix 4x4 not driver ed

[Sir Roofy]

Not actually promoting safe driving techniques. but each to here own, different strokes. seems forum is only for helping fix 4x4 not driver ed

driver ed comes at meet ups always willing to help a beginner mate
that goes for every one that comes along and this is after all a forum
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[P4trol]

Clubs are a great way to encourage good habits and attitudes re environmental and 4wd practices.

I don't think any club I have been to hasn't had politics and strong personalities that come out once you join, or attend longer than three events. Sometimes this is a deal breaker. Other times there are people that aren't affected by politics, and you can use them to be a bit sheltered from it.



Tipsy-tap

[threedogs]

I also found some clubs are to an extent a boys clubs, but each to there own I 've heard Runners is a ripper, family days ,hard core , easy beginner days and touring.
plus teaching how to do this safely not jusy plant the foot and steer. thats my 2c worth bye

[taslucas]

No club for me. Got a great group of mates that own fourbys. Theres always someone keen on a drive. We just get together and go... no planing, no need to plan the trip to keep everyone happy, no meetings, no membership. Even get a heap of the guys up home to my tracks regularily.
I have attended a 4wd comp, run by one of the local clubs and it was great fun

And NO it doesnt mean i dont know anything about 4wding threedogs. Or that im stupid! lol (no offence taken though mate)

Its not as hard to get access to places here so dont really need a club for that.

[threedogs]

Mainly trying to say there should be a National standard Aust wide, not Some cowboy that comes along can do a few donuts to impress his mates then take off up a hill flat stick.'
to me thats not 4x4ing and his mates will follow him thinking thats the norm. thats my point. get taught from someone accredited. with that knowledge you can pass on correct information
then the info you pass on is safe not this cowboy style crap that'll get all track's closed from stupid driving techniques or someone seriously injured.. very rarely hear any tread lightly except from Simon on 4WDtv, time will tell tracks are closing all the time because of fools and idiots. if you see them report them. or you'll only be showing your grand kids photos . NOT callling anyone. here a fool or idiot
But for the sake of your wife and kids do a 4x4 driving course, make sure your wife knows hows to drive as well, hill stall starts the lot .even your eldest even if he has not licence this is an emergency. How you going to get home if something provents you from driving home,need someone who know how to do if properly and safely be it the Simmo or High country.. And help stamp out these cowboys.