dpoelstra

A good spotter

jkkat

spend lots of time in 4LO and learn your Jeep.

SASQUATCH

Good point, but it comes a time where you "have" to learn what line/layout will cause your vehicle to do, practice practice practice. Great advice on these posts BTW.

CLACKEY(_!_)

Just because the guy right in front of you took a certain line, it may not be the best. I've been on runs and seen Jeep after Jeep take the same bad line as the Jeep in front of them. Give yourself enough space between yourself and the Jeep in front of you so you can in fact see what is the GOOD line and the line that you are COMFORTABLE with.

Newtybar

On this subject....

...is it annoying to you more experienced guys if us noobs always ask for a spotter? I don't "know my vehicle" just quite yet and during the process of learning it helps to get some guidance until I feel more comfortable on my own.

SASQUATCH

Absolutely not, I don't consider myself an uber experienced rock-crawler at this point and have a lot to learn still, but it's my 4th Jeep, second Rubi, have done a lot of wheeling, have learned from some good spotters and will continue to do so. If you're with a good group then they will not mind in the least helping spot you.

Best advice I could give is go with a buddy or a group until you get comfortable and then still it's more fun to go with a group. Kind of like scuba diving, having a dive-buddy can be priceless when a situation presents itself.

yetibear

Anyone that would be bothered or upset at spotting you when you feel you need it, is not someone I would count on for help when things really go bad.

I'll spot you on a paved road, if you ask for a spot.

but we will chuckle about you behind your back.
same as you get to do when someone like me takes the bypass at the tiny little mud puddle, cause I hate mud!

jeepsanddrums

Riding along with someone experienced is a great way to learn. Get out of the Jeep and act as a spotter. Note the lines they choose and how the Jeep reacts. Watching their suspension cycle through the rocks can really help you learn!

robin

very interesting.( I don't want to be a jk enthus anymore)

mmcan

Do you mean like this???

Notice the new and improved bumper,... complete with character/ding,...







BTW the tag on the Pintlers isn't visible from this angle.

What's the old term,... "Character Building"?????!!!!!