Thanks for the informative words guys. Agreed, the front-locker is the sweet ticket and I'm in the shop the day it comes out.
I watched as another H2 attempted to go over some rocks and did not really use the brakes. The inexperienced driver just applied gas until the rig lurched up and over the rock....only to come down hard with a nasty crushing noise under the belly. Right there and then I realized I'd be using my brakes along with throttle to regulate my progress.
I don't mean to brag....but heck...I went over and through that rock-garden with gentle fineese....not once crashing down. We took our time, chose our lines and worked it out. The other H2 looked like a hippo grinding itself for pleasure on a pile of rocks: it was brutal and ugly!
So often I see drivers and spotters having total disregard to technique. It's a shame.
As for me, I couldn't even see the rocks below me...I was literally flying blind and being guided by my spotters. I was the driver/controls-technician....they were the pathfinders and guides. It was very cool!!! Gotta do it again and get some pics...my buddy Scott told me he saw the H2 doing all sorts of amazing things to get through there...very impressive.
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