2013 Haspin summer rally multimedia thread

[212sparky]

I managed to resist the temptation of taking the 932 out on the trails Friday, and early Saturday. But after riding in the back of a M35A3 and the cab of another 932, I just couldn't take it any more. I saw them lining up at the shelter for a trail ride, and felt the uncontrollable urge to participate. After all, I'm only human. I quickly tossed the tarp, bows, and staves, and it was off into the woods. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Went out for more later in the evening, stayed in the woods til almost midnite. I even followed Sparky and Auggie thru some pretty technical stuff well after dark. I must say that their trail manners are impeccable. Top notch. I got hung up in the mud a couple of times and had to engage the front end to continue. Stayed out of the thin, runny mud. Didn't want to have to pull down the hubs for post-mudder maintenance. Had NO damage, but discovered that I need to clearance some bed supports to clear the tires during full articulation. I an currently looking for someone with a plasma cutter. UG was all cleaned up Sunday afternoon and stowed back in the warehouse.

you were on the ride when I recoded the second video, I put up.

 

[jw4x4]

I really like the way your off-road lights pierce the darkness. I am wanting to add something to the front of my tractor. Is it just me or are the night time videos just the coolest thing??? For whatever reason, I have always liked night rides the best. We have done them in Georgia with just blackouts (well, mostly) when safe. Of course you gotta turn on the main lights when encountering other trail patrons.

 

[212sparky]

My big lights are landing lights that popacom is selling. They are 450 Watts each. My circuit breaker kept tripping on me, that its why they kept turning off.

 

[swbradley1]

Wait a minute. Sparky with a power problem? What's next? Cats and dogs living together.

 

[212sparky]

Yeah I know. I grabbed a breaker out of my random breaker bucket and it well actually works. Time to add some more relays to the system.

 

[clinto]

immobile sparky? mobile intermittent sparky?

 

[Durango_USMC]

Wait a minute. Sparky with a power problem? What's next? Cats and dogs living together.

Apparently...

 

[gimpyrobb]

Yes indeed. Set something up and let me know the details.

Me too!

 

[Speddmon]

Me too!

Will the boss let you get away long enough to join the fun? We can make an excuse for you if need be.

 

[swbradley1]

That's funny.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Funny coming from the man absent from this rally...

 

[augiedoggy]

Sorry this is shakey, I'll work on it and repost
!http://youtu.be/2nq3zCpkmS0

 

[gungearz]

Dan... Another remarkable video. Thank you...

 

[212sparky]

[media]http://www.youtube.com/embed/2nq3zCpkmS0[/media]

great movie!! I like it around min 4:40

 

[augiedoggy]

Sorry again this is shakey, I don't know why. I'll try to fix and repost http://youtu.be/-NvE2viSsCo

 

[eagle4g63]

Man.........finally had some time to catch up on the Haspin happenings..........I MISSED A GOOD ONE.........Sparky, your videos made me home sick......I mean "Haspin" sick!!

Finally fired my deuce........the new motor sounds so good, can't wait to drive it home tomorrow. I miss driving my truck.

 

[212sparky]

I have more to post. Just have to edit them.

 

[maddawg308]

Found a few pics I took at Haspin in camp - I didn't take the camera out on the trail, everyone has a better camera than I, and the pictures they take always end up here and are good pics, so I don't bother with my camera much. Had a great time again, can't wait for next year....

 

[DJones]

Sparky we need more video's.

 

[212sparky]

Sparky we need more video's.

Will work on it next week. Am now among the unemployed so plenty of time to edit my Haspin video footage.