That is true, Ken, as long as you can keep the speed up. If momentum will get
you through you can go about any place with 2WD you can with 4WD. However, I
doubt you will do much good rock crawling with a 4x2 (ouch). That must of been
a nice job, BTW.
graywolf
http://www.graywolfphoto.com
"Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof"
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Kenneth Waller wrote:
Until you have ridden with an expert you have no idea what difficult terrain a
4x4 can actually handle.
Same holds true with a 4X2 (you have no idea what difficult terrain a 4x2 can
actually handle)
Years ago, my job required me to get certified on a Big Three off road course
in a 4X2 pickup truck.
Other than a few things I wouldn't try even in a 4X4, the 4X2 acquitted itself
with ease.
In 1994, I participated in the Baja 1000 and rode in a pre-runner (a well
prepped vehicle that could have run the event) as a chase vehicle for most of
the event (helping John Swift # 600 Explorer). It was driven by a driver who
had finished the Baja several times. Now this was an experience! You could not
believe the speed (over 100mph at times) with which negotiated such bad trails.
The wheel travel was humongus and it just floated over what would have been
obstacles for lesser vehicles.
Kenneth Waller
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From: Graywolf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Understanding exposure? Recommendations?
Well, I can say from experience that experience and knowledge are worth at
least as much as a winch to a 4x4'er. Where a tyro will get stuck with all that
exotic traction control stuff an expert can often simply drive through in a
stock flat-fender jeep. Until you have ridden with an expert you have no idea
what difficult terrain a 4x4 can actually handle.
Once again skill is worth twice as much as all the expensive toys.
graywolf
http://www.graywolfphoto.com
"Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof"
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Doug Franklin wrote:
On Tue, 24 May 2005 21:21:58 -0600, William Robb wrote:
I have a hunch that the people who learn by the old guard 4WD
method don't get stuck or rolled as often as those that take off in
something like my Titan 4x4 with no 4WD experience.
4WD just means you get stuck farther off the road and have to pay more
to get towed out. :-)
Kinda like more horsepower just means you hit the wall harder. ;->
TTYL, DougF KG4LMZ
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