As part of our efforts to provide a better experience for our members, we will be classifying all members against a certain drive level based on expertise and driving skills.
The leads and sweeps in each drive will be constantly monitoring the performance and driving capability of all members and as we see progress in the driving skills, we will be upgrading the drive levels of members.
Please note that drive levels are not dependent on the number of drives but based on their ability to handle different terrains, situations, knowledge of their own vehicles, recovery skills etc.
As we move forward, we will be announcing drives based on drive levels and only members who are at these drive levels will be allowed to take part in these drives.
The purpose behind this is to enable each member to enjoy drives in a safe manner while being able to constantly learn and improve their driving skills and knowledge.
Allowing a member to join in a drive level above their capability will endanger the member as well as others in the convoy.
Hence, we kindly request you to cooperate with us on this matter.
At times, leads may invite certain members who are performing very well within their drive levels to join in drives one level above their designated level as part of their learning experience.
This will be purely at the discretion of the leads based on their assessment of the driving capacity of members.
The various drive levels that we have within Red Fox are as follows:
*Survivors*
This drive level is for beginners who are learning the basics. This is an essential phase for every off-roader and one should not rush this phase.
The basics that one learns in the phase helps the member build a strong foundation.
In this stage, the driver is familiarized with the 4x4 functionality of his/her ride, learn how the club is functioning, what are his/her advantages and disadvantages, learn basic rules on a convoy.
*What to Expect:* Learn handling your ride in sand, straight dune climb and descend, introduction to arches on small dunes, basic side slope and angle climbs on small dunes, straight crossing on higher dunes and self/support recovery trainings are conducted, some point in time you will be introduced to night drives, basic recovery, keeping up safe distance and radio communication.
*Mandatory requirements:*
Rated (approved) "Kinetic" recovery rope, Two Rated Soft Shackles, Trolley Hydraulic Jack, Base Board (Plank for hydraulic jack), Tire Deflator & Guage, Shovel, Flag Pole, Air Compressor, Two way Radio communication with manual entry frequency, Tire Valve Core Disassembly Kit, Front/ back recovery points, healthy spare wheel and spare wheel tools.
(Grace period of 1 drive to obtain all the above)
Offroad recovery gear guide: https://www.redfoxriders.com/viewtopic.php?t=20
Completing 10 Survivor drives and fulfilling mandatory requirements will move you to next level in Category (*Ninja*).
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*Ninja*
What to Expect: Unlike “Survivor” Category, on Ninja drive you will be exposed from medium to slightly faster paced drives, cresting on small dunes from flat side to steep sides, steep straight climbs and descents, side sloping on small to medium dunes, arches on small to medium dunes, participating in Survivor recoveries & self-recoveries.
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*Samurai*
What to Expect: Medium to fast paced drives with training on cresting and switching on small to medium dunes, side slopping on medium to high dunes, arches on medium to high dunes, *Survivors, Ninja* drivers recovery, self/support recovery on medium dunes, angle recovery on medium dunes, introduction to GPS navigation, self-navigating point A to point B, judge the track and navigate the terrain by self with provided coordinates by Marshal while under observation by higher level driver.
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*Shogun*
What to Expect: You have done it all!! Higher paced drives and extreme terrains is your game now. You and your ride is now set to take up any off-road challenge. You will participate in club plans, scouting and marking new routes for other drivers, planning new challenges.
Most importantly, now it's your turn to give back to the community from what you learnt.
Fast paced drives with training on high dune cresting, switching and sloping on high dunes, arches on high dunes, cutting and sliding down from top of the crest on high dunes, Ability to assess terrains, judge the track and navigate the terrain by self, recovery of *Survivors* drivers, recovery of *Ninja* drivers, recovery of *Samurai* drivers if allowed by Marshal, lead the *Survivors* & *Ninja* convoy if allowed by Marshal.
*Recommended* tools for all above levels apart from what’s mandatory: Off-road lights (Spotlights and front led bar), lift kit up to max 2.5inch, decent off-road tires, kills switch to disable traction control and ABS, automobile emergency tool kit, puncture kit, pair of fuses of your ride, duct tape, large size cable tie, First-aid kit, fire extinguisher
Link for recommended and mandatory tools: viewtopic.php?t=20