Which classes would you like to see at future Quarterly Training Days?

[sixstringsteve]

We're planning some more quarterly training days for this year and we're curious what classes you'd like to see offered. We can't guarantee that every class will be offered, but it'll give us a direction of where to focus this year. Post up if there's something you'd like to learn about.

 

[B2-Bomber]

recovery, proper line choice, trail etiquette when traveling with multiple rigs, or when encountering another party (there was nearly a fist-fight between members of the party i was with, and a party we encountered)

 

[Kevin B.]

Recovery, for sure. I try not to practice that sort of thing too much, I'd love to know some more tricks.

 

[sixstringsteve]

Any particular aspects of recovery you are interested in?

 

[sixstringsteve]

trail etiquette when traveling with multiple rigs, or when encountering another party (there was nearly a fist-fight between members of the party i was with, and a party we encountered)

This will definitely be covered, along with when to use a jab vs a left hook. But seriously, we always make sure to cover trail etiquette.

 

[B2-Bomber]

Any particular aspects of recovery you are interested in?

how to do it safely
how to do it without a winch maybe?
how to use a hi-lift as a winch
how to safely use a hi-lift
correct points on a rig to attach recovery straps to in order to properly extract it (sometimes the huge tube-bumper isn't always the best place to hook to)

 

[Bart]

trail etiquette when traveling with multiple rigs, or when encountering another party (there was nearly a fist-fight between members of the party i was with, and a party we encountered)

Serious???? I've never had that happen on any trail I've been on. Crazy.

 

[skippy]

Safely use a high lift...hahah I dont think there is such a thing

 

[B2-Bomber]

Serious???? I've never had that happen on any trail I've been on. Crazy.

it was a group of us from RME, and a buddy of mine who is not on RME

i had mechanical problems, my hood was up 2 minutes and these guys who came out of nowhere started freaking out and trying to get past on a single-wide track. someone's rig got scratched or something (my head was under my hood so i didn't watch it go down) i heard yelling, and cussing so i look over and my buddy wade and this other dude are all in each other's faces, and fists ready to swing

 

[TJDukit]

Safely use a high lift...hahah I dont think there is such a thing

Maybe less dangerous use of a high lift, maybe how to set a high lift up as winch.

Maybe items to pack for "trail fixes" Xtreme 4x4 had an episode a while back on how to back minimalistic but still cover most trail fixes you might encounter.

 

[TRD270]

Safely use a high lift...hahah I dont think there is such a thing

Kevin needs that class


How about a good old school land navigation course? Using a topographical map and land features to find your position without using those pesky gps's

 

[Kevin B.]

Any particular aspects of recovery you are interested in?

Advanced stuff. I think everybody knows the difference between a snatch strap and a tow rope, I'd like to know more about complicated recoveries - where multiple angle pulls are necessary, or oddball situations that require special technique.

Trail fixes would be good too. We've all seen the tree limb under the axle, but there's got to be other tricks.

 

[Kevin B.]

Kevin needs that class

I've had that class.

 

[sixstringsteve]

How about a good old school land navigation course? Using a topographical map and land features to find your position without using those pesky gps's

:like:

 

[sLcREX]

I'd like to see more wheeling time.

On hands training. Hearing about techniques is good but actually implementing them would be more educational I feel.

 

[B2-Bomber]

How about a good old school land navigation course? Using a topographical map and land features to find your position without using those pesky gps's

or even how to use a map in conjunction with a gps

i have the entire oquirrh range in laminated US geological survey 7.5minute maps (10 or so in all)

i would loan them for teaching purposes. they are laminated so they can be marked with permanent markers and be wiped off with alcohol after

 

[sixstringsteve]

has it been helpful to have spotters around the course? This is great feedback, keep it coming.

 

[Jinx]

Hey Steve,
Just a thought to go along with Advance recovery.
-do you guys cover what to look for/do after the vehicle is rubber side down?
-Hydro Locked cylinders? How to fix?
-Spill Clean up?
-etc...

I just had a flash back of 12+ years ago of a guy with stock TJ on pritchett who flopped it on the side for minimal damage and tried starting without checking for hydro lock and took out an engine for major damage... :sick:

 

[jinxspot]

all in all 2012 seemed to be an awesome year for the RME training day. I really like MMP for what it has to offer, but I’m also hoping to actually get out onto a trail to enjoy just meeting as a group, hanging out without much pressure to put on (or attend) an extended class. I would like to attend and have a bit more down time to enjoy the group thing and practicing what we learned. I like having extra time to meet new people and enjoying already known topics and possibly elaborating on them as a group (makes us all teachers to pass on info).

demo: How to change a tire on and off a rim/with of course seating the bead after. (air compressors/CO2/ether)

Hands on: Advanced spotting/technical driving (this would possibly give the option for advanced vehicle recovery)

Hands on: Everyone bring/cook a favorite camping entree, camp cleanup how to's, camp gadgets (endless knowledge transfer here).

Class/Demo: Competition rock crawling rules and regulations, judging.

Class: I would like to learn way more about the intricacies of trail issues in UT and real up to date actions that can be acted upon within the community.

Hands on: maybe do a geocaching event on a trail with teams.

 

[B2-Bomber]

I have absolutely zero interest in geocaching